Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship (16 weeks)

A wildlife rehabilitation internship can open many doors! Whether you are hoping to work in the field of conservation, biology, or in veterinary medicine, this internship will provide excellent hands-on experience. Working with wildlife is a great asset on any resume and is one of the most rewarding experiences.

During our 16 week internship our wildlife interns are immersed in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation. This unique opportunity is for those people that can’t get enough of wildlife and want to experience all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation! Our wildlife interns help in countless ways – from assisting our adult animal care team members, which includes caring for our reptile patients, to helping with our mammal nursery, avian care and our wildlife chef. It is incredibly rewarding but can be physically and emotionally demanding. Days are filled working on your feet, with lots of walking, bending and lifting, all while caring for injured and orphaned animals. The internship includes working on some evenings, weekends, and holidays so that we can provide the best care possible for our wild patients. This could be a great role for people with an interest in wildlife rehabilitation as a career path.

Details

Location: Opportunities available at both Downsview Park and Rouge Park

Internship sessions: March to November 2026, start date can be flexible

Commitment:

Full-time is a minimum of 600 hours over 16 weeks (40 hours/week). Some Part-time positions are available at a minimum of 450 hours over 16 weeks (30 hours/week). Preference will be given to those who can make a full-time commitment and will be offered additional learning opportunities. Hours can be flexible to accommodate school or work.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current tetanus vaccine (within the last 10 years)
• Rabies immunization is an asset and required to work with rabies vector species
• For Internships at our Rouge Park location, you must be able to drive/be driven as this site is NOT transit accessible

Please note that the internships are unpaid positions. TWC is committed to providing training and hands-on experience for all of our interns so that you will gain skills and knowledge during your internship.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure a positive, professional, and safe working environment at all times; with a focus on both human and animal safety
• Engaging in learning opportunities provided
• Update patient records
• Assist with training and providing some direction to new volunteers and intern

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Motivated self-starter, with ability to prioritize
• Flexible and adaptable to changing and dynamic work environment
• Must be comfortable working long hours with a demanding workload
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Excellent communication skills; must be proficient in verbal and written English

To apply: Please submit an online application HERE. You will need to submit a resume, cover letter, and references upon request. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only those we wish to consider for an interview will be contacted.

DEADLINE: For the Spring/Summer season: February 1st, all other seasons will be reviewed on a rolling basis