VWB was founded in 2005 to facilitate volunteerism in developing countries. Volunteers (national and international) continue to play an essential role in our work.
Do you want your personal and professional endeavors to have purpose? Do you want to use your time, energy, and talents to create a positive impact for the animals, communities, and environment we share? Become a VWB volunteer! We are always looking for passionate and purposeful people to work with us in Northern Canada and overseas.
Apply today for a volunteer placement and see where in the world your compassion will take you...
Are you interested in volunteering with us? Simply click on any position title below to apply directly for that role.
Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out: volunteer@vwb.org
The Volunteers Engaged in Gender Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS) program aims to mobilize more than 190 volunteers in Africa and Asia over an 8-year period (2020-2028). Learn more about VETS.
Current VETS volunteer opportunities are listed below. If you don't see one that fits your skills and experience, apply using our VETS General Volunteer Application. Our partners often require skills and experience which may not be expressed in a position below so there may be an opportunity to design a custom placement based on your skill set which is in line with a partner's needs.
ANIMAL HEALTH AND FOOD SECURITY
GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
COMMUNICATIONS, MONITORING & EVALUATION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We are also looking to have a pool of interested candidates (for future VETS program volunteer opportunities) who have skills/experience in the following areas:
If you would like to have your information and CV on file, please fill out the general application form linked above, or email us with your CV at volunteer@vwb.org.
We are not currently recruiting for volunteers for NAHI clinics at this time.
But if you have questions or want to express interest for volunteering for future NAHI clinics, please send an email to northernprogram@vwb.org
There are many reasons to become a VWB volunteer. Here are a few:
Support local organizations: Volunteers support our partner organizations to make a positive difference in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Give and grow: Volunteers contribute to meaningful initiatives and gain personal benefits by sharing skills in complex and interesting contexts.
Be inspired: Volunteers often return to their lives and jobs inspired and refreshed, with a renewed sense of passion for animal welfare and international cooperation.
Expand your mind: Volunteers experience new countries and cultures, learning firsthand about the interconnected world we share.
Beyond the technical skills that are necessary for volunteer placements, we also are looking for volunteers with positive attitudes who are able to demonstrate the following competencies.
We have found that volunteers who possess these skills are both effective and successful in their roles:
The Volunteers Engaged in Gender Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS) program aims to mobilize more than 190 volunteers in Africa and Asia over an 8-year period (2020-2028). Learn more about VETS.
VETS volunteers include veterinarians, veterinary technologists, animal and human nutritionists, professors of veterinary medicine, veterinary clinic managers, rural development specialists, communications advisors, business development advisors, monitoring and evaluation, gender specialists and others.
VETS volunteer placements range from three weeks to two years, depending on the nature of the position.
Open VETS volunteer positions are listed above, on this page.
The Patron Pet Center in Kyiv has grown from a handful of kennels into one of Ukraine’s most advanced animal welfare facilities, providing care for injured and abandoned animals from frontline areas. They recently unveiled a new cat wing offering veterinary care, socialization, and adoption support. We spoke with former director Iryna Podvoyska about the center’s growth, challenges, and vision for the future.
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Maddalena Jacobson, an Animal Health Advisor who spent three months in Kenya (May–August 2025) with our local partner, Wakulima Dairy, strengthening dairy management practices and supporting women farmers to build more resilient livelihoods.
Watch a replay of our World Rabies Day webinar which explored how One Health approaches are driving change, shared practical insights from the frontlines of rabies prevention, and highlighted how local efforts are contributing to the global goal of ending human rabies deaths by 2030.
