March 2010 | April 2010 | November 2010
Ada
I wanted to volunteer with WRS because I believe in the mandate of compassionate care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Being a hotline volunteer has allowed me a perfect combination of feeling like I am making a contribution to the care of the animals, as well as providing a great connection with people and the community. Over the years, I continue to be amazed by all of the wonderful people involved with WRS! I am so pleased to be a small part of this very committed team.
Telle
I volunteer because I want to be a part of the solution, not the problem. I get the opportunity to deal with amazing wildlife and it brings me closer to God.
Cathy
As someone who works in the environmental field, I’ve loved nature and seeing wild animals since I was a child. I always seemed to find joy and challenge there.
It wasn’t a huge step from there to volunteering at the Wabamun Oil Spill in 2005 along with hundreds and hundreds of other people, finding out what wildlife rehabilitation is all about, and then jumping at the chance to volunteer at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton. I’ve learned so much and have met so many great people.
It has been a remarkable experience. It’s a great group of people who really care about animals and then act in an ethical, healthy and informed way. I hope to volunteer with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society and keep upgrading my Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification for many years to come.
Mike
When I retired from my full-time job and moved to Edmonton from Calgary, I left behind a very busy business life, and many years of volunteering with the Calgary Stampede. I figured I'd have time to spend, and knowing very little about wild animals, I felt WRS might offer a bit of a learning opportunity, and a chance to meet some new folks.
I've always loved animals, but over the years have been involved primarily with the domesticated variety (race horses, dogs, and cats). Now I enjoy transporting the wildlife to the shelter because I get to drive all over town, and have a chance to see different animals and birds (about which I still know very little). My other volunteer work primarily involves dogs, so I get my share of both domesticated and wild animals.
