Volunteer On-Site
Animal Husbandry
We have been helping Nova Scotia's wildlife since 2001. Just as we rely on public donations and fundraising to fund our work, we depend on volunteers to make the everyday magic happen. We provide care to animals 365 days a year and we couldn't do this without compassionate and dedicated volunteers. Our team of volunteers come from diverse walks of life and we are happy to accept applications from individuals 18 years and up, up, up!
On-site Volunteers
Get your hands dirty helping to care for animals on site. We aren't going to mince words, caring for wildlife involves a lot of elbow grease!
If you are game for giving your time and effort, the rewards are many.
It is impossible to describe the feeling of seeing an animal's progression from arrival to release; there's nothing like it!
On-site Orientation
On-site training is provided by our experienced and dedicated Operations Managers Brenda Boates and Sarah Brownell as well as senior on-site team members.
Initial orientation training is performed one-on-one to ensure that new volunteers have time and guidance to understand the ins-and-outs of this important work.
New volunteers must be available for at least one 4 hour shift weekly during orientation.
On-site Time Commitment
We kindly require that volunteers be available for at least one 4 hour shift every week during orientation, and then at least one 4 hour shift every week moving forward.
Volunteers who are able to make a consistent weekly day/time commitment are encouraged to apply.
Our small team is not able to facilitate training for short-term or occasional on-site volunteers.
Other Requirements for Animal Husbandry Volunteers
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We strongly encourage on-site volunteers to be up-to-date on the tetanus vaccine.
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Nova Scotia resident, 18 years and up.
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Reliable transportation to attend shifts.
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Completed volunteer information form and resume.
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Two references.
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Commitment of at least one 4 hour shift weekly.
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Reliable, curious, and kind
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We work in teams and small groups.
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We work around live, wild animals.
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We handle frozen and thawed whole food items and insects.
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Become familiar with and be ready to support our mission statement!
Operations staff will provide letters of reference, confirmation of hours worked, and certificates of accomplishments for regular volunteers.
If you are interested in becoming an animal husbandry volunteer, please read the Volunteer Information Sheet
Print and fill out the “About You” section and send it in along with your resume and references.
Contact us by phone or email to discuss present opportunities.
Phone: 902-893-0253
Email: operations@cwrc.net
Do you want to help but aren't sure that animal husbandry is for you?
No worries, there are LOTS of other ways to help!
Visit the Supplies and Services and Release Sites Pages to learn more!
What on earth is going on in this photo?
Getting ready to feed baby owls!
