Wildlife Education Volunteer

Organization Details
Organization Name: PWRC Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Address: P.O. Box 48059 RPO Lakewood
Winnipeg, Manitoba MB  R2J 4A3
Website: http://www.pwildlife.ca/
Organizational Description: Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc. (PWRC) is a non-profit charity organization whose main goal is to treat injured and orphaned wildlife in Manitoba and to successfully release them back into their natural habitat. To maximize survival rates and ensure integration once in the wildlife population, PWRC uses effective and state of the art rehabilitation techniques, such as integrative medical therapies, including both conventional and homeopathic medications, as well as attention to environmental enrichment techniques. The PWRC also takes an active role in public education regarding wildlife issues. We are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4994
   
Description of Duties:

Education volunteers have the unique opportunity to teach people all about Manitoba wildlife and work with our wonder wildlife ambassadors.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to present and educate in schools, day camps, events, and much more once they are trained and comfortable with the education programs.


Volunteers will also have the unique opportunity to work with our non-releasable wildlife ambassadors!


   
Skills Required:

Public speaking
Animal handling
Passion for learning, wildlife and the environment
Punctual
Strong time management

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Strengthen your public speaking skills.


Animal handling.


Learn a lot about Manitoba wildlife, conservation and wildlife rehabilitation.


Develop skills to teach a variety of ages.

   
Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend
Flexible Hours

The education volunteer position is quite flexible. We have presentations and events during the week and occasionally evenings and weekends.


We are happy to discuss all options with valuable applicants.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- St. Boniface
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Group - small, family and friends
Group - large, corporate and schools
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Are able to attend with a support person
Required to complete community service
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Online: pwildlife.ca/support/volunteer/volunteer-application-form/
Closing Date: Dec 20, 2024