Animal Care
Animal Shelters protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic animals and pets. They provide a wide range of services for thousands of homeless, abused, injured and abandoned animals.
Volunteer Profile
Volunteers must love animals and be compassionate, caring and concerned about animal welfare.
Responsibilities may include
• animal socialization through play, grooming and conversation
• dog walking
• general care
• pet assisted therapy, pet visitation
• assisting in special events such as walk-a-thons, adopt-a-thons and open houses
• kennel cleaning & maintenance
• office/clerical assistance
• community outreach
Organizations
SPCA, Various animal shelters.
Leandro's Volunteer Story — Brazil
“My first choice was to come to Canada.
The volunteering experience allowed me to get a close up view of day-to-day life in Canada and meet Canadians in their normal work surroundings. I also had a chance to contribute my time and meet these people who are doing wonderful work protecting animals!”
Ryoko's Volunteer Story — Japan
“I love animals! I wanted to come to Canada because I only had a short period of time and my friends said Canada was beautiful and the people were very nice... it's all true!
I am a senior university student and this was a great chance to experience real life in Canada.”