BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are at the heart of RVWS. With almost 100 volunteers serving in various roles at various times of the year, we are always looking for enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to join our team. The following lists our major volunteer positions. We welcome your suggestions on other ways to help. If you would like to volunteer, click here to download a volunteer application form and return it by email. Click here for a description of the foster program and a foster application form. For more information, contact RVWS at 613-258-9480 or by email.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Work full-time as a wildlife rehabilitation intern for three to six months from April to October. Click here for more information on the program and application procedures.
Donations Coordinator
Help to coordinate delivery of donations, and respond to inquiries. This position is year-round, casual and can be done mostly from home.
Fundraiser
Help to identify potential public and corporate donors, identify opportunities and draft proposals for foundation and government grants, organize and help at events and much more. This position is year-round, casual and most can be done from home.
Animal Care Assistant
Help at the Sanctuary with feeding orphaned wildlife and related duties such as laundry, dishwashing and cage cleaning. Animal care assistants are asked to commit to a consistent schedule for a minimum of four hours per week for three months between April and October.
Release Caregiver
Care for weaned wildlife (e.g. squirrels) in an outdoor, protected cage in your yard for two to four weeks, with daily feedings, then sporadic feedings after release. Release usually occurs in June and September. We provide training and ongoing support, as well as caging. RVWS asks release caregivers to provide solid foods (e.g., rodent block, vegetables). Release caregivers must be 19 years of age or older.
Release Sites
RVWS is always looking for appropriate habitat to release animals back to the wild. In particular, RVWS seeks rural properties with mixed forests.
Cage Builder
Help build indoor wire cages, wooden nesting boxes and large, outdoor enclosures. RVWS supplies the materials and assembly instructions. Small cages and nesting boxes can be built either on-site or at your home. Our busiest time is from April to September.
Driver
Help transport supplies and rescued wildlife. This position is casual and our busiest time is from April to October.
Office Support
Help with computer entry, mailings, newsletters, thank-you cards or other much needed support that keeps this organization humming. This position is year-round, casual. Most of the work can be done from home.
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