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GIVE/VOLUNTEER > Leave Your Wildlife Legacy Leave Your Wildlife Legacy As you make plans for your estate, you may wish to consider designating our organization, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA) , as the recipient of a) a fixed amount, b) a percentage, or c) a residual interest in your estate. Bequests have played a key role in funding our unique and ambitious projects, including our Eagle Flight Cage , our Museum of Nature , and our Vancouver Island Bear Rehabilitation Program , which have all involved substantial capital costs. We strongly encourage donors to consult their own trusted legal and financial advisors when considering which options are most beneficial. Ways to Include NIWRA In Your Charitable Estate Planning (Bequests) Life Insurance As the donor, you can designate our organization as either the owner or the beneficiary of your life insurance policy. Annuities: Remainder Trusts Annuities may be made during a donor’s lifetime and generate immediate income/tax relief for the donor by designating our organization as the capital beneficiary. 'In Memorial' Donations When a loved one dies, family and friends can honour a life well lived by donating to our organization in memory of the deceased. Download the donation form Please consult your own trusted legal and financial advisors when considering which options are most beneficial for you.

Do you have a passion for wildlife? Become a volunteer at a world-class rehabilitation centre where we help ill, injured and orphaned wildlife and educate the public on wildlife and environmental issues. GIVE-VOLUNTEER > Volunteer MAKE A DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEER Volunteers make the world go 'round at NIWRA! What is the perfect role for you ? Gift Shop - Front Desk: located in the main building, this position is the first contact with our visitors. Volunteering in the Gift Shop is a great fit for someone who enjoys interacting with visitors and has previous retail and customer service experience. Education Program: have fun while you lead school and community groups on tours of the centre. This position is a great fit for those who enjoy interacting with visitors. Grounds and Yard: help our yard crew look after our meticulously manicured grounds. This position is a great fit for someone who likes working outside. Wildlife Garden Host: see to the needs of our Wildlife Garden's well-being and greet garden visitors. This position is a great fit for someone with a green thumb and who loves learning about plants. Animal Transport: we are always looking for volunteers to transport animals between other locations and our facility. Animal Care: volunteers who work in our Animal Care department do a variety of tasks to care for our animals and enclosures. Animal Care volunteers are often chosen from experienced education volunteers who have demonstrated a commitment to our programs and have logged hours being trained and mentored by our staff. We ask that prospective volunteers commit to one four-hour shift per week and are willing to get a Police Information Check. Join Our Team: Please email your completed application to wildlife@niwra.org Attention Joyce. You can also bring your application to NIWRA or mail to: North Island Wildlife Recovery Association Box 364, 1240 Leffler Rd., Errington, BC V0R 1V0 We appreciate all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Download Application

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Terms & Conditions By using this website and/or placing an order you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out below. At NIWRA, we want our supporters to feel happy and satisfied with their purchases. Therefore, each product offered for sale has a detailed description so that you know exactly what you are purchasing. Please ensure that you thoroughly check the item description before you buy it. If you have any questions or queries regarding an item, please contact us at 250-248-8534 or wildlife@niwra.org . Order Information To order, please read through each item description carefully before adding it to the shopping cart by using the “Add to Cart” button. When you have finished shopping, you can review and/or modify your purchases in the Cart on the top of the Checkout page. If you are happy with the contents of your Cart, you can then proceed further down the Checkout page where you will be asked for the Donor's Address, Recipient's Address (if different from Donor's Address), adoption certificate information and whether or not you would like to subscribe to our newsletter. Continue further down the Checkout page to view your 'Final Order Confirmation,' which reflects the order that will be sent to both NIWRA and PayPal. (If you wish to modify your purchases at this point, you must return to the top of the page and make changes to the Cart.) Please remember to check the "Terms and Conditions" box on the Checkout page before clicking the “Proceed to PayPal” button. You will then be taken to the PayPal secure site to make the payment. Please note that NIWRA does not have any access to your bank or card details. These are held solely at the PayPal secure payment site. Therefore, any trouble with PayPal payments will need to be resolved through PayPal. The only details we request are those appearing on the Checkout page. If you select the option to 'Create an account,' these details will be stored securely on our server using Secure Socket Layer protocol (SSL). This will allow you to return to our site, log in, then access past Orders as well as modify Addresses and Account Details on the My Account page. All prices stated on this website are in Canadian dollars. We only ship to addresses in Canada. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from NIWRA outlining your purchase details and from PayPal about your payment once you have completed your transaction. Payment NIWRA uses PayPal for all its ordering and online payments. PayPal is a safe and secure payment gateway that accepts credit and debit card payments. PayPal no longer requires you to have an account with them to use their services, which means you can use them like any other secure payment gateway using your credit or debit cards. PayPal handles all of NIWRA's payments and is secure and safe. They use 128-bit encryption which is the highest level commercially available. What is PayPal? PayPal is a third-party payment processor that enables online credit and debit card payments over a secure system. PayPal automatically encrypts your confidential information in transit from your computer to theirs using Secure Socket Layer protocol (SSL) with an encryption length of 128-bits (the highest level commercially available). Once your information reaches PayPal, it resides on a server that is heavily guarded. PayPal servers are not directly connected to the internet in order to protect your details. Only PayPal has access to your confidential credit/debit card details. No credit or debit card details are ever seen by NIWRA. For more information regarding payments via PayPal, please read PayPal's security information . Presentation Each product purchased will be presented as outlined on the product description page. Shipping and Handling charges are added to the purchase price if the purchase is being mailed. Delivery Purchases are usually dispatched within 7 working days from receipt of Paypal payment or sooner if we are able. Any inquiries regarding the shipping of your package may be made by contacting NIWRA directly at 250-248-8534. Delivery/handling charges will be added to the purchase of the adoption package. Local pickup is free. Please call NIWRA (250-248-8534) to arrange a pickup time.

Summer Front Desk Position Join Our Team! Front Desk Gift Shop staff (full-time, eight weeks ) The Organization: North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, a world-class wildlife rehabilitation centre, located in Errington, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, cares for ill, injured and orphaned wildlife, and educates the public on wildlife and environmental issues. The Position: The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is accepting applications for full-time summer Front Desk staff to work in our gift shop, meeting and greeting visitors and offering outstanding customer service and sales to visitors. Successful applicants should possess previous experience in customer service and retail sales. The position works under the direction, support and supervision of the Gift Shop Manager and the executive Director. Responsibilities: Welcome visitors to the Centre, presenting a positive, professional deportment as a first point of contact Sell admission tickets, annual passes, animal adoptions and process donations Stock and sell merchandise, handling cash, credit and debit transactions on a Point of Sales system Answer phones and perform other administrative tasks as required Perform duties in other departments as needed Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Requirements: This rewarding position requires a mature person who works well within a team and independently and can readily adapt to changing circumstances. It is physically demanding and requires attention to detail. Must be able to communicate fluently in English Must be able to work 5 days a week with 2 consecutive days off Must be reliable and dependable Previous retail and merchandising experience preferred Self motivated, demonstrates initiative, ability to work alone and in teams Flexibility to work weekends, weekdays and holidays Strong time management skills Eligibility: These positions are funded through the Government of Canada Summer Jobs Grant. Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada Number of Weeks: 8 weeks (July1 to September 2 with some flexibility ) Hours: 35 hours per week Wage: $18.40 per hour To apply: Please email a cover letter stating availability dates, your resume and 2 references to wildlife@niwra.org Attention: Joyce Lee . Please write "Front Desk Summer Position" in the subject line. We appreciate all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the vacancies early depending on the number of applications received, so you are encouraged to submit your details as soon as possible if you are interested.

The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre would not be possible without the generous support of donors, volunteers, and a small staff of animal care workers and office personnel. Give & Volunteer Make a Gift to Wildlife Today Your donation helps us care for ill, injured and orphaned wildlife. Send an e-Transfer Make a General Donation Donate Securities Donate Online CanadaHelps allows small charities like us to accept secure donations online. Donate instantly. Send an e-Transfer to: wildlife@niwra.org Download Form (PDF) Please download, print and complete our donation form. Then mail it, along with your payment, to us at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre. Tax receipts will be provided for donations of $10 or more. Donate by Mail Leave Your Wildlife Legacy A charitable bequest is a form of planned giving: a deferred or future gift described in a donor’s will. Such gifts allow us to initiate projects otherwise beyond our reach while providing you with immediate and long-term tax advantages. Learn More View Our Amazon Wishlist View Our Wishlist We gratefully accept non-cash donations as well as Amazon purchases of our Wishlist items. Please contact NIWRA administration prior to donating if you would like a tax receipt to see if your donation qualifies. Our Wishlist Donors wishing to see a copy of our financial statements are asked to contact our office. Volunteer at the Centre At North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, we couldn’t operate without our amazing volunteers. We’d love to welcome you to the team! Contact us if your passions include: working at a gift shop education (being a tour guide, 'Ask Me' Ambassador) wildlife gardens grounds and yard maintenance animal care Learn More Green Teen Youth Docent Program Our Green Teens are passionate about wildlife and want to inspire others to learn about wild animals and their environments. Are you between 12 & 18? Are you looking for a great summer experience? Do you want to meet people from all over the world? Learn More Become a Student Intern (Spring & Summer) Interns receive hands-on training and experience at a wild animal rehabilitation and education centre and provide support to staff. We are on the lookout for individuals interested in an internship involving animal rehabilitation and care Learn More Adopt an Animal Your 'symbolic' adoption of an animal that is unable to return to the wild provides: food medical care & annual check-ups “toys” to enrich and stimulate natural behaviours Give the gift of a symbolic adoption to the animal lover in your life: birthday or Christmas gifts any special occasion View Adoption Animals in Shop NOTE: No government funding is available, so your support is critical. Purchase "Bear Shares" Bear Shares are important to us because: ~$40 per day is needed to meet the needs of one bear that arrives at the centre bears usually spend several months with us until they can be released we’ve had as many as 22 bears in one season! donations are our sole source of funding to care for the bears Purchase Bear Shares in Shop Live Nearby? Purchase an Annual Pass Adult | $45 Purchase in Shop Child | $18 Purchase in Shop Mail Order Download Form

NIWRA Market Annual Passes Adult Annual Pass | $45 Child Annual Pass | $18 Adoption Animals Quick View Blizzard (White Raven) Quick View Oliver (Barred Owl) Quick View Dougal (Raven) Quick View Casey (Bald Eagle) Quick View Rae (Black Bear) > See all Adoption Animals Bear Den Gifts bear-den-gifts NEW! NIWRA Gift Card Bear Shares | $50 each Wellness to Wilderness DVD | $5

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