Thank you for your interest in TWC's Volunteer program!

TWC now has a team of over 200 Volunteers and we are continuously looking for new people to assist in a variety of areas.  If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is seeking to gain unique volunteer experience, then volunteering at TWC may be perfect for you!  Because TWC provides training to new volunteers, it is not always necessary to have experience that directly relates to the various Volunteer Opportunities.  The right attitude and a strong commitment can go a long way!

Please take a minute to read through the Volunteer Opportunities listed below. Although these descriptions outline our existing opportunities, we welcome any suggestions as to how you can help in other areas. 

All general volunteer inquiries can be directed to the Volunteer Coordinator who can be reached at the following contact information:

E-mail: volunteers@torontowildlifecentre.com

Phone : 416.631.0662

Fax: 416.849.0209

Address:           Toronto Wildlife Centre

                        6o Carl Hall Road

                        Toronto, ON M3K 2C1    

  Volunteer Driver

Everyday in the GTA, countless animals become involved in situations that require immediate attention. The majority of Volunteer Drivers are involved in transporting sick, injured or orphaned wild animals from across the GTA and beyond into the onsite hospital at Toronto Wildlife Centre.

Learn more about Volunteer Driver Opportunities by clicking here. 

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Wildlife Foster Care Parent

Every spring and summer, TWC receives hundreds of orphaned wild baby animals. Due to time and space limitations, TWC cannot take on the immense workload created by the combined needs of these babies.  To remedy this, TWC fosters out litters of baby wild animals to families that have the appropriate space and environmental conditions in their home and enough time to support the babies’ healthy development.  

Learn more about Wildlife Foster Care Opportunities by clicking here.

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Hotline Volunteer

The TWC Hotline was created to serve three main objectives:

·  Assess calls about sick, injured or orphaned animals

·  Help resolve nuisance situations humanely and effectively

·  Provide general wildlife and wildlife habitat-related information 

At present, the Hotline receives more than 30 000 calls per year and up to 200 calls a day during the peak period.  Because of the high volume of calls, the majority of callers are directed to leave detailed messages that are reviewed by trained members of the Hotline.  Volunteers play an integral part in transcribing messages and ensuring that situations of concern are dealt with immediately.

Learn more about Hotline Volunteer Opportunities by clicking here.

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Wildlife Care Volunteer

During the busy spring and summer seasons, there can be upwards of 600 wild animals in care at Toronto Wildlife Centre, with additional emergency cases arriving each day. Wildlife Care Volunteers play an integral part in the rehabilitation of patients by providing general care to the animals and assisting with facility maintenance.

Learn more about Wildlife Care Volunteer Opportunities by clicking here.

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General Support Volunteer 

Because of the high volume of animals that pass through Toronto Wildlife Centre, an immense amount of resources are dedicated to both maintaining the upkeep of the facility and ensuring that supplies are cleaned and readily accessible for Wildlife Care.

Learn more about General Support Volunteer Opportunities by clicking here.