Wildlife Rehab Ontario (Homestay)

• Placement
  
  Wildlife Rehab Ontario (Hometsay)
• Accommodation
  
  
  A Private room in a Canadian homestay nearby the volunteer project.
• Airport Pick Up
  
  We will be waiting for you at the airport and transfer you to your Homestay accommodation nearby the project.
• Mail-holding service
  
  You can use FRONTEERINGS office as a reliable address to have your mail delivered
• Ongoing service
  
  If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.
• Tours
  
  Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in Canada after you have finished your volunteer project.
• 24/7 Emergency contact
  
  If there are any problems during you stay in Ontario you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.

Volunteers at the project are the main force that pushes the organization forward with its goal and objectives of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing Native Canadian Wildlife. It is also important to keep in mind that this is a fast paced, intense, and physically demanding environment and some of the tasks that volunteers will be involved in are as follows (Training will be provided):

• Feeding the animals. learning to tube the animals when they are too small to be able to feed by hand.
• Cleaning and sterilizing their cages, preparing the food and formula for them. Doing the laundry.
• Cleaning the feeding bowls and bottles etc. Putting out the garbage and blue bins once a week.
• Sweeping the floors when necessary. Tidying up the back enclosure where we keep the outside animals. Cleaning and sweeping out the large outdoor enclosures.

Working at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center can be very intense at times because of the hours we sometimes have to keep. There may be evening feedings.  Volunteers will be expected to be involved in all aspects of the shelter. Your job will include feeding, food preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.

• Required to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks
• The volunteers should wear old clothing to volunteer and bring a pair of footwear designated for use at the center.  Slip on (short or knee high) wellington rubber boots are the best (keeps your feet dry when hosing down cages) but you can wear running shoes if you prefer.
• NO SMOKING is allowed on the property.
• Strong work ethics are required: reliable, responsible, honest, good sense of humour, dependable, physically and mentally fit.
• Age: 18+ The maximum age requirement - As long as applicants are mobile, fit and healthy you could be 80 years old, we would not mind.  We find that seniors are extremely reliable, so as long as they are fit, strong and healthy we would welcome them with open arms!
• No animal allergies
• The care of animals must be secured around the clock and work may include night shifts
• Extreme Weather (heat & cold), dirt and living in a remote area must be something you can handle.
• A love for animals and some general experience of caring for an animal is a must!
• Must read and agree to abide by guidelines and ethics
• Proof of current tetanus shot & medical insurance; Good physical stamina and health
• Good communication skills and the ability to work alone and Good knowledge of the English.
• Patient and comfortable around mammals and birds. Volunteers would need an up to date Tetanus shot (compulsory) - This would only allow them to work with Squirrels
• Volunteers would need a pre-exposure rabies shot if they wished to work with all the species of animals at the center.  THE PROJECT PREFERS THAT YOU DO!
• A valid driver’s license would be an asset, but is not required

• A unique opportunity to work closely with wildlife. Expand knowledge and skills in animal care and have an amazing opportunity to work alongside an amazing team of staff and a chance to visit the beautiful province of Ontario and all it has to offer!

• Project location
  
  Grimsby, within Ontario
• Area Famous For
  
  Niagra Falls, Toronto's CN Tower, Parliment Hill, National Parks, Lots of Lakes, Thousand Island, Hiking, Biking, Sky diving, farmland, Vineyards, etc.
• When to visit
  
  All year round!
• Wildlife viewing
  
  Good, In the nearby provincial parks and in the forests away from the city. Many opportunities to see wildlife like deer, moose, Lynx, squirrels, Raccoons, skunks, variety of birds, coyotes, wolves and even Black Bears.

Day 1 - Arrive in Ontario, Canada; 
You will arrive in beautiful Ontario where you will be met at the airport and transferred to the volunteer project.
For 4 - 12 weeks - Help, rescue and rehabilitate orphaned and injured animals! For the coming 4 - 12 weeks you will have a great time working directly with many different kind of animals while living in beautiful Ontario!
Your last day - you will be transferred back to the airport to take a flight back home. Of course it is possible to extend your stay in Canada and travel around or visit other cities; we can help you with trips and/or accommodation you would like to arrange.

Your Homestay accommodation will be arranged by FRONTEERING near the volunteer project. Homestay: live with a Canadian family and includes your own bedroom, laundry facility in the house, wireless internet, cable TV and meals. Of course, you can also make use of the living room, kitchen and washroom. It’s a great way to get to know the real Greater Ontario Area and improve your English.

Things to bring from home

• Clothes for cold temperatures as well as for summer for warm temperatures. Make these clothes are allowed to get dirty. Make sure to bring gloves, a toque and warm socks with you.
• Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and you should also pack a raincoat and some sun block
• Linen and towels will be provided.

Meals

You will be provided with 3 meals a day on weekends and two (breakfast and dinner) on weekdays, specific catering available on request only.

Location

The volunteer project is located in UWC is located in Grimsby, Ontario and is run by Authorized Wildlife Custodian.  Whether it is enjoying the nature, ski or snowboard, mountain bike, hike, or visiting Ontario Downtown there is plenty to do near the volunteer station on your days of.