Animal Rescue in British Columbia

  Canada

• British Columbia: 
Vancouver

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year round.

Description: From its cosmopolitan cities to its outstanding wilderness, Canada boasts one of the most diverse, accepting societies in the world nestled amongst the beauty of one of the largest untouched landmasses on earth. Recently, Canada was reported by the Economic Intelligence Unit to be the most livable country in the world and Vancouver the most livable city on earth!

Located approximately 90 minutes from Vancouver, this wildlife rehabilitation project provides volunteers the opportunity to become involved with this animal rescue and rehabilitation project.

This project helps in the continued conservation and protection of Canada's diverse native animal species:
* black bears
* raccoons
* opossums
* skunks
* squirrels
* coyotes
* deer
* rabbits
* beaver (such as the one on the right being held by a volunteer)

Volunteers may help in the clinic with the professional staff, with administrative duties in the office, and outside doing light construction and maintenance.

Volunteer activities may include:
* Food preparation
* Feeding of animals
* Assisting with medical treatments
* Observation and monitoring of animals
* General housekeeping of the clinic
* Answering phones
* Record keeping
* Helping outside with the facility
* Maintenance of equipment
* Cleaning of cages

Qualifications: This volunteer project is very hands-on and therefore GeoVisions and the project do have additional requirements before you apply for this program.

* Volunteers must show proof of up to date tetanus vaccine.
* Volunteers must have compassion for animals, be prepared for long difficult days between April and September. You will be on duty up to 14 hours per day during those busy months and will be responsible for feedings every 2 hours.
* Volunteers with Drivers License is preferred.
* The longer you can volunteer at the project, the better (ideally 12 weeks or longer).
* No drinking or smoking on site at all.
* No guests permitted to stay overnight because of the animals.

Cost in US$: 1615 for 2 months

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-35 years old

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Canada Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001