Volunteer in Canada: 19 Opportunities

Farm & Nature Education Centre, Honeywood, Ontario

Honeywood Community Farm · Honeywood, Ontario, Canada

Join a small, intentional non-profit community farm near Honeywood, Ontario for the growing season — hands-on work in maple sugaring, food preservation, trail maintenance, and small educational gatherings, rooted in land-based, seasonal living. A newer host on the platform without an established review history yet.

Organic Farming, Oliver, BC

Mike (Workaway Host) · Oliver, British Columbia, Canada

Learn hands-on organic farming methods on a working farm in Oliver, British Columbia's Okanagan wine country. One of the most reviewed Workaway hosts in Canada, with 31 references, welcoming volunteers from around the world.

Riverwatch Program Volunteer

Ottawa Riverkeeper · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Join a network of 90+ volunteer Riverwatchers monitoring the health of the Ottawa River and its tributaries, from water quality testing to spotting and reporting environmental concerns. Contributions have supported real published research, including a study on microplastic pollution. Register through Ottawa Riverkeeper's volunteer platform to get matched with a Riverwatcher role near you.

Property & Trail Help near Algonquin Park

Workaway Host, Algonquin Park · Whitney, Ontario, Canada

Help prepare a rural property for the season near Algonquin Park, Ontario — outdoor upkeep, trail work, and seasonal projects. Well-reviewed with 17 references, and has previously hosted Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program participants.

Rural Homestead Help, Yarker, Ontario

Chantal & Corey (Workaway Host) · Yarker, Ontario, Canada

Help with a variety of projects on a rural property in Yarker, Ontario — gardening, animal care, and general homestead tasks with a welcoming, flexible host family. Consistently rated Excellent across 13 references.

Abandoned Pets Caretaker

VolunteerWorld · Abbotsford, Canada

Take this chance to take care of abused and abandoned pets at a center located in the Greater Vancouver area of Canada. Takes this chance to take care of abused and abandoned pets at a center located in the Greater Vancouver area of Canada, world’s number one best livable city surrounded by mountains and ocean. This project is for those who just love dogs, cats and other animals, and who would love to get in to the ...

Arctic Huskies Caretaker and Dogsled Trainer

VolunteerWorld · Inuvik, Canada

Join a Dog Sled organization in the Canadian Arctic and take care of amazing White Huskies, assist with Dogsledding and help with the day to day operations at the lodge. Venture to the Arctic area of Canada for the experience of a lifetime. This is the ultimate husky ranch and dogsled experience for the real explorers among us who are looking for an adventurous volunteer abroad project! Have the opportunity to work with pure white huskies, dog sled and gaze at the ...

Wild Mammals Care Taker & Rehabilitation

VolunteerWorld · Rosseau, Canada

This project rescues, rehabilitates and release many species of animals including large mammals like deer and bears With over 460 acres of natural habitat. Be part of a team who enjoys the unique privilege of caring for some of Ontario’s diverse animal species including large animals! With over 460 acres of natural habitat, the sanctuary is home to an abundance of wildlife including racoons, bear, deer, wolves, moose, coyote, chipmunks and many ...

City Wildlife Rehab Caretaker

VolunteerWorld · Burnaby, Canada

Travel to Vancouver and join our wildlife rehab program in one worlds highest rated cities! You will take care of rescued birds, reptiles and mammals on a daily basis. Ever wanted to help, rescue and rehabilitate orphaned and injured wildlife? This volunteer project is situated in Vancouver, one of the worlds best livable city! Surrounded by mountains, ocean, ski resorts and Canada's wild nature! If you are interested to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife but would ...

Critter Caretaker

VolunteerWorld · British Colombia, Canada

This program rescues many species of mammals who have been injured, are sick or orphaned. Help to rehabilitate and release these amazing creatures back in to the wild! Grab the opportunity of a lifetime to rehabilitate and rescue many different species of wildlife, from the smallest squirrels to larger wildlife including deer and black bears located near the wildernesses of the Canadian and U.S.A border. Wake up early in the morning to the sound of the many ...

Horse Ranchstay

VolunteerWorld · Calgary, Canada

Are you looking for a project that takes you away for your everyday life? Then travel to Canada and take part in our amazing Horse Ranch Canada project. Our Ranchstay program was designed for the cowboy/cowgirl at heart looking to spend some time on a ranch or farm away from all the bright lights and big cities. This program is for people looking to learn something new and about the community where they’ll be placed. It also enhances your skills ...

Huskies Caretaker & Dog Sled Assistant

VolunteerWorld · Salmo, Canada

Take this great opportunity to volunteer at one of our husky ranches throughout Canada! Your main tasks will involve working directly with the dogs. When volunteering for more then 4 weeks you will require a working holiday visa as this program is not with a registered charity!  Your tasks will involve plenty of dogsledding trips where you will help guiding trips and train the huskies as well as working directly with the dogs. Take this great ...

Island Wildlife Caretaker

VolunteerWorld · Vancouver, Canada

Venturel to the wild and beautiful Vancouver Island to rehabilitate and rescue wildlife! Take a trip now to the beautiful and wild Vancouver Island and volunteer abroad with a wildlife rehabilitation project that rescues over 2,000 wild birds and mammals from throughout the Vancouver Island region. Over 85% of these orphaned and injured animals have been directly or indirectly impacted ...

Raptors & Owls Caretaker

VolunteerWorld · Delta, Canada

Help, rescue and rehabilitate Eagles and owls with the ultimate reward of release and see these graceful creatures fly and be free again! Always been in awe about the sight of a soaring Eagle or Owl? Then this is the Volunteer Abroad project for you!  Help, rescue and rehabilitate Eagles and owls with the ultimate reward of release and see these graceful creatures fly and be free again! Situated in the rural areas of Greater Vancouver ...

Rural Wildlife Caretaker

VolunteerWorld · Lively, Canada

This project is located in the beautiful Ontario. You will have the opportunity to help, rescue and rehabilitate orphaned animals! This great volunteer project is located in beautiful and lake filled Ontario not far from Canada's famous great lakes. You will have the opportunity to help, rescue and rehabilitate orphaned and injured animals! They are in need for help all year round. This wildlife centre specializes in the care ...

Sheep/Cattle Farm Ranchstay

VolunteerWorld · Calgary, Canada

Take a trip to Canada and take part in our amazing Sheep/Cattle Farm project! Here you get to experience the working alongside a local farming family! It is important to keep in mind that the ranch stay programs we offer are designed for the cowboy/cowgirl at heart looking to spend some time on a ranch or farm away from all the bright lights and big cities. This program is for people looking to learn something new and about the community where ...

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern

VolunteerWorld · Langley, Canada

Join us at CCWS and help raise and care for orphaned, injured and sick native B.C. mammal species. Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release. Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release.  Critter Care Wildlife Society is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre that specializes in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Native Mammal species of British Columbia. We are the only facility specializing in the care of ...