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Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern

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4 - 50 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

Highlights

  • Every day is different, expect the unexpected.
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation is a demanding job, you will be challenged in everyway. We are here to support you through your journey!
  • Meet likeminded people from around the world and make life long friendships
  • No experience? no problem! We will train you and support you in everyway!
  • Hands on experience with Canadian Wildlife

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen

Over het programma

Join us at CCWS and help raise and care for orphaned, injured and sick native B.C. mammal species. Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release.

Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release.

 Critter Care Wildlife Society is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre that specializes in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Native Mammal species of British Columbia. We are the only facility specializing in the care of ...

Over het programma

Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release.

 Critter Care Wildlife Society is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre that specializes in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Native Mammal species of British Columbia. We are the only facility specializing in the care of mammals and one of the only three bear rehabilitation facilities in the province. CCWS intakes around 3000 animals each year and with your help they are given the care they need to return to their native habitat. We also use our knowledge and resources to educate the public on how to best co-exist with wildlife to avoid human-wildlife conflicts and how to respond when coming across injured or possibly orphaned wildlife.

We offer an unpaid internship program for people aged 18-35 (exceptions can be made) with a passion for wildlife and the drive to make a difference. You will be a part of raising and caring for orphaned, injured and sick wildlife. Species in our care vary from squirrels, skunks and raccoons to opossums, otters, black bears and many more. You will be involved in all aspects of the rehabilitation process from rescue to admission and examinations to releases. You will be working with like minded individuals from around the world who share the same passion for wildlife. Intern capacity is around 30 at one time.

Board and room are provided.

Our centre is located in South Langley, B.C. We are surrounded by farmland and right next door to a Regional park so there are plenty of walking trails nearby. We are about 20 minutes from central Langley where you will find most of our grocery stores, shopping malls and food establishments. Public transport is limited in this area so we recommend getting Ubers or sharing lifts to go off site. We are also only around a 10 minute drive from the U.S. border.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

  1.  Feeding neonate, adult, and juvenile animals.
  2.   Cleaning animal closures, doing laundry, and cleaning the triage centre.
  3.   Administrating medications, first aid, and wound care.
  4.   Participating in building projects and maintenance.
  5.   Assisting with rescues and releases of wildlife.
  6.   Properly restraining and capturing wildlife.
Depending on the time of year you come will experience different thing. Baby season is our most popular and busiest season. This is when we see most of our intakes and you will be involved in hand raising orphaned wildlife and releasing them back into the wild once ready. Winter is typically quieter with just a few late babies and any babies that were not able to be released in the fall who need to stay over winter until releases begin in spring. Winter is also when we more injured/ sick adult and juvenile animal admissions. We only accept 4-week of volunteering from October until February. Otherwise, it is a 8-week minimum for the rest of the year

What to bring:

Consider checking the general type of weather expected during your period of stay but also be aware that our weather can change rapidly so be prepared for all possibilities. We recommend bringing clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or in some cases ruined, along with lots of pairs of socks! During working hours no tank tops or shorts are to be worn as well as no open-toed shoes. We recommend a sturdy pair of work trainers or boots to be worn during working hours and you are able to wear flip flops/ slippers etc after hours in the mornings and evenings. You will also be expected to bring: a good raincoat, toiletries, a headlamp/ flashlight and a Canadian power adapter if needed. CCWS supplies you with wellies/ rubber boots for inside animal enclosures, lab coats/ scrubs, examination gloves and basic medicines i.e. cold and flu, allergy and headache medications. We also provide you with bedding and towels so you do not need to bring these with you.

What's expected

Interns are expected to work 5 days a week with 2 non-consecutive days off. You will be responsible for your own animals as well as general tasks around the centre. Interns are expected to be hard-working, have a passion for animals and a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities each day. You are expected to work well within a team setting as well as individually. Interns can expect full support from staff throughout their internship as well proper training in all aspects of the job.

Please note wildlife rehabilitation is not a 9-5.  Milk feeds can start as early as 6 am and end as late as midnight. You are expected to work 5 days a week with two non-consecutive days off a week. You will gain hands-on experience with caring for and handling wildlife, administrating medications, and bottle and syringe feeding orphaned animals as well as much more. You will also make lifelong friends from around the world. At the end of your experience, you will also receive a written reference to help with future volunteering and job opportunities.



Dagelijkse activiteiten

A day in the life of an intern (during baby season)

6am - During baby season this will often be your first feed. You may have multiple species to feed all before morning meeting.

8:45am - Morning meeting - by this time you are expected to have finished your breakfast and dishes and have fed and ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

A day in the life of an intern (during baby season)

6am - During baby season this will often be your first feed. You may have multiple species to feed all before morning meeting.

8:45am - Morning meeting - by this time you are expected to have finished your breakfast and dishes and have fed and changed the water and potties of any animals in your care. This is where interns who are working have a meeting with the opening staff member to go over the To Do List for the day and discuss any important matters or events we have coming up.

Morning clean - This happens straight after morning meeting everyday where everyone working gathers and   cleans the entire house and all nurseries to ensure it is presentable for the public and clean for all the animals and interns residing here.

Daily jobs -  The daily jobs are shared among interns to ensure everyone is contributing to keeping the centre clean and running. Jobs include but are not limited to:
Laundry, food preparation for the animals, organizing and sorting through donations, sorting through produce deliveries and so on. These tasks are to be scheduled as needed around the daily care of your animals 
(feeding, cleaning etc.) and the To Do List.

Breaks - you are given several breaks throughout the day. One 15 minute break mid morning, a 30 minute lunch break and another 15 minute break mid afternoon.

Evening clean - Once the To Do List and daily tasks are completed for the day everyone gathers again to repeat the full clean of the house and nurseries. Once evening clean has been completed you are expected to do all animal evening feeds and potty changes. Once your animals are done you are free to spend the evening however you wish to.

We also try and schedule in lessons and team building activities throughout the day when we have time! 
Working hours vary heavily depending on the time of year. In the Summer months you will have lots of scheduled milk feeds for your babies and evening clean usually starts around 8/9pm. In the winter months evening clean usually starts around 5pm, sometimes even early in the afternoon if everything is done!


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

You will have two non-consecutive days off a week. You are free to do as you wish on your days off but be aware If you have babies you are still required to feed them, even on days off.  Depending on the time of year we frequently do team building activities and occasionally go off-site for Ice ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

You will have two non-consecutive days off a week. You are free to do as you wish on your days off but be aware If you have babies you are still required to feed them, even on days off.  Depending on the time of year we frequently do team building activities and occasionally go off-site for Ice skating trips, trampoline parks, sight seeing etc.

Please note your days off are not guaranteed to be Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is often a weekday and then weekend day but there may be some circumstances where it is two weekday days. Your days off will remain consistent throughout your internship unless a request to change has been made! Days off are usually 2-3 days apart. You will never work more than 4 consecutive days off unless under special circumstances.

Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Vereiste documenten

Criminal Record Check and Proof of Covid Vaccines (screenshot is sufficient)

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

- Passion for animals - Hardworking and enthusiastic work attitude - Ability to work well independently as well as within a team - No previous experience with animals is required!

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, donderdag, vrijdag en zondag

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Critter Care Wildlife

Fees go towards intern food and accommodation. They also go towards general up keep of the centre as well as food for the animals, medication and general supplies.

Accomodatie

We have 4 intern cabins that can house up to 8 interns each. Cabins are uni-sex. They are bunk bed style cabins with plenty of storage. Interns share 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and large communal area downstairs. We shuffle who is living in each cabin every few months to ensure interns get to experience living with as many different people as they can during their time here. As well as the cabins we have a communal area downstairs with several couches, board games and a smart TV. We also have a study room equipped with a desk and computer for interns who may be completing school work during their time here.

Eten & Drank

We provide basic food and drink amenities (milk, cheese, cereal, pasta and rice etc.) We get fruit and veg donated daily that interns can also take from and occasionally meat (Chicken and fish mostly). If you have special dietary requirements or want extras i.e. treats you are expected to pay for those yourself.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Vancouver International Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Vancouver. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Canada. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Canada biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Canada dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Canada. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

We accept interns aged 18-35 years old, year-round! We are currently taking applications for the remainder of 2024 as well as 2025 and early 2026. Between Oct- Feb it is a minimum of 4 weeks and March - Sept it is a minimum of 8 weeks. Priority goes to those wanting to stay long term.

Travel - our closest international airports are YVR (Vancouver International airport) and YXX (Abbotsford International airport). We recommend getting a direct flight to one of these airports. Interns are expected to make their own way from the airport to the centre, typically by Uber or Taxi. We are able to provide you with a customs letter to help travel go smoothly.

For stays 6 months and under you are required to have an ETA
For stays over 6 months we recommend getting an IEC

Refer to the Canadian government website for further details regarding visas. Please note we do not do Visa applications or assist with permits.

Before your arrival you are expected to have had a minimum of 2 Covid-19 vaccines and an up-to-date tetanus shot. You will also need to provide us with a criminal/ background check (due to the shared the accommodation). You are required to get your own travel and health insurance.

Close to your arrival date we will reach out to you via email and confirm all details and ensure we have someone ready and available for your arrival to our centre! We look forward to welcoming you.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

4 weken (min. verblijf) 710€
8 weken 1.419€
25 weken 3.831€
50 weken (max. verblijf) 7.379€
Gemiddelde kosten 162€/week

Programmakosten

162€ per week 4 - 50 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


Duurtijd

4 - 50 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Critter Care Wildlife gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Critter Care Wildlife

Perfect 4.6 rating (11 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 1984

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

Gepresenteerd door

Jess

Gesproken talen: Engels

Over de organisatie

Rescuing wildlife since 1984, each year we save over 3,000 animals.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Critter Care Wildlife Society specializes in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Native Mammal species of British Columbia’s Southern and Lower Mainland.  With over 30 years experience, we take pride in being an industry leader.

We're located in Langley, British Columbia which is approximately 50 minutes from Vancouver.  We're situated on a 6 acre plot of land and have over 40 habitat enclosures.  We rescue all native mammals which include Black Bear Cubs/River Otters/Raccoons/Beavers/Skunks and much much more!

We take great pride in being an industry leader as we offer top notch care to the animals that come in to care, you must be willing to help keep this up by always putting the animals first.

This program is suitable for ages 18+, We offer accommodations and food, this is all included. We accept applications year round, spots fill up quickly.

What to expect:

SUMMER:
BABIES BABIES BABIES!!!  if you would like to hand raise neonate babies this is when you should come.  The hours are long and the work load is heavy, however you will love all the experiences during this time.

WINTER:
The majority of the animals on site are adult animals that are injured.  You will also be caring for animals that will need to be cared for over winter as they will get released in the spring.


THE PERFECT PERSON FOR THIS ROLE:
You must be outgoing and willing to listen to instructions, wildlife can be dangerous at times.  You don't need to have any experience as we will train you the correct ways to do things.  You don't mind cleaning and getting dirty, you will be dirty 99% of the time. YOU MUST LOVE ANIMALS and be willing to offer them the highest level of care, the animals come first. 


In addition to rehabilitation we are involved in community based education programs at primary levels. We work to educate the public through involvement in civic groups, seniors homes and assist other wildlife management organizations. Our internship program has reached a new landmark this year, extending invitations to more than 25 collegiate or post graduate students from every continent on the planet but Antarctica!...So far.

11 beoordelingen · rating4.6

Finn Biemüller rating4.8

2023 at Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern

Bevor ich 2 Monate bei CCWS verbrachte, hatte ich nur ungefähr eine Ahnung, was auf mich zukommen würde. Am Anfang noch recht überfordert, gelang es mir aber nach wenigen Tagen, mich schnell einzufinden in die Aufgaben und Abläufe und lebte mich ein. Mein Aufenthalt ging rückblickend viel zu ...
Annick Di virgilio rating5

2022 at Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern

In my time at Critter Care i have learned a lot. Not only about animals, the work they are doing but also about myself. I was not in a very good place when i decided to go across the world to volunteer, but it was one of the best decisions i ever made. The people are so nice and the animals are just ...
Nathan Wagstaffe rating4.8

2022 at Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern

Critter care takes injured and orphaned animals from all over the lower mainland. It takes interns from around the world and it’s a great place to make friends. You learn how to take care of many different species and release them back into the ...
Sam Van de Ven rating4.4

2022 at Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern

Critter care wildlife society is a company committed to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife of Britisch Columbia. You will work with a lot of interns coming all over the world. It’s a great learning experience and a good way to get in touch with a lot of cultures. The backgrounds of the ...
I was here in the midst of the baby season. The most important thing to know, that in this time the work can be very hard and stressful. Also your free time and your days off can be very limited. But you have a chance to raise and care for local species of mammals of British Columbia, you normally ...
If the length of my stay isn’t already an indicator of how much I enjoyed my time at Critter Care then I’m not sure what is. I think in total I extended my internship 4 times because I never felt ready to leave. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences and I’ve gained skills and ...

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