Volunteers
We are grateful for the effort and dedication put forth by all our volunteers.
They're not afraid to get their hands dirty cleaning cages or feeding injured, orphaned or sick wildlife. The compassion they show towards wildlife is uplifting.
Volunteering at our Center can be a positive and rewarding experience. We are always looking for new volunteers that love animals as much as we do, and have a strong work ethic. Our volunteers range in age and interests. Whether it's fundraising ideas you have, or you prefer to work hands-on with the wildlife, or you have any other talents and skills that you feel would benefit the Center, please review the requirements below and apply.
““In wilderness I sense the miracle of life, and behind it our scientific accomplishments fade to trivia.””
CARE CENTER VOLUNTEERS
The Care Center Volunteer position involves assisting in the care of our wildlife patients at the Center.
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Care Center volunteers perform much of the essential daily animal care and maintenance that occurs at our facility. These volunteers together with Care Center staff, work to keep the Center in operation 365 days a year.
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Proof of an up-to-date tetanus vaccination is required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Job duties are performed at Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center, and include:
Assisting staff with care and maintenance of wildlife patients;
Preparing housing for new admissions and pre-release cases:
Preparing diets and feedings;
Disinfecting equipment;
Cleaning cages and aviaries;
Setting up habitats for both indoor and outdoor animals;
Feeding animals.
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Reliability
Honesty
Good physical health
Patience
The ability to work alone or in a group
Good communication skills
Being comfortable around birds and animals
Previous animal handling experience is an asset.
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The opportunity to work as a part of a team, assisting local wildlife
The chance to expand knowledge and skills in animal care
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The Care Center Volunteers, while on their shifts, will be supervised by, and report to, Executive Director/Founder, Elizabeth Melnick and the APPROVED Senior Worker on site.
TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEERS
Each year, on-call transportation volunteers deliver hundreds of patients to local care centers. We are especially reliant on these volunteers during our busy spring and summer months. If you have access to a vehicle, have a valid BC Driver’s license, and live in the Fraser Valley, you can help! Volunteers drive to locations throughout the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland to pick up sick, orphaned and injured wildlife that have been confined and need to be delivered to local facilities.
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The Transportation Volunteer provides transportation of sick or injured wildlife for members of the public who do not have the ability to bring the animal into the facility. This interaction with the public is intended to increase public awareness about local wildlife and the services that Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center provides.
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Valid BC Driver’s License and use of own vehicle.
Proof of an up-to-date tetanus vaccination.
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Job duties are performed on and off site
Off-site job responsibilities include transportation of wildlife to the local care facilities, and raising public awareness.
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Reliability;
Strong public speaking skills
Basic knowledge of local wildlife
Being comfortable around birds and animals
Previous animal handling experience is an asset
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The opportunity to work as a part of a team, assisting local wildlife;
The chance to expand knowledge and skills in animal care;
While we are unable to reimburse the cost for gas, volunteers do receive a tax receipt for mileage donations totaling $20 or more. Mileage must be tracked and logged.
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The Care Center Volunteers, while on their shifts, will be supervised by, and report to, Executive Director/Founder, Elizabeth Melnick and the APPROVED Senior Worker on site.
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Download our Volunteer Application Form