Become a BC SPCA Wild ARC volunteer

Wild ARC relies on the assistance of many volunteers throughout the year. There are a variety of volunteer roles which includes working with the animals (Animal Care & Internships) and working for the animals (Education, Outreach & Fundraising Committees). Under 19? Please see opportunities for youth volunteers.

Spring 2012 Update

Classroom training sessions for animal care volunteers are now complete for 2012 - however many other volunteer opportunities exist! Attend one of our monthly orientation sessions throughout the summer to find our how you can join our wildlife team as a Spit N' Polish or Maintenance Volunteer (weekly at the centre) or Humane Education or Outreach Committee Volunteer (flexible hours in the community).

Summer Orientation dates:

Saturday June 2
Saturday July 14
Saturday August 11

To sign-up to attend an orientation session or join a committee this summer please apply online

Animal Care Volunteers

Ever wanted to work hands-on with wildlife and make a difference in the lives of individual animals - well this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Over 100 regular volunteers are needed each week to provide care to our patients and we provide both classroom and hands-on training for those willing to commit to a minimum 4 hour weekly shift.

Or you may know someone who loves wildlife (from a distance) and wants to volunteer helping to cook and clean for our animals without the need for hands-on experience - we have volunteer opportunities for them too!

The majority of animal care activity occurs between April and October each year, although some animal care volunteers stay on year round. Recruitment and training takes place mostly in the spring to prepare for our busy baby season. Interested in finding out more? Orientation sessions are a great way to learn more about volunteer opportunities without making a firm commitment.

Facility Volunteers

We have year-round volunteer opportunities for education, events, outreach, maintenance, and even grocery pick-ups! To view all of our volunteer opportunities create an online application today!

Internships

Learn about opportunities for internships, intense two-month volunteer practicum working one-on-one with a wildlife rehabilitator at the BC SPCA Wild ARC. Applications for our internships are due annually in March. Apply today!  Miss the deadline for this year? Email Wild ARC to find out if any off-season internship opportunities exist.

Education, Outreach & Fundraising Committees

The Wild ARC Education, Outreach and Fundraising Committees include Wild ARC supporters who work in the community to advocate for wildlife and raise funds for the branch.  

Learn how you can volunteer for wild animals in the community.

Other volunteer opportunities

Want to volunteer for a wildlife rehabilitation organization but you do not live near Wild ARC? Find a wildlife rehabilitator near you through the Wildlife Rehabilitator's Network of BC.