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Volunteer Opportunities​

Wildlife Rescue

Volunteers aged 21 and above are required to complete training before assisting with our wildlife rescue hotline. They will play a key role in managing rescue cases, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for the animals in need.

For details on this role, please fill up the form here and download the Wildlife Rescue Volunteer FAQ.

Wildlife Sanctuary

For ages 18 and above, sanctuary volunteers help care for wild animals through feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and facility upkeep.

For details on this role, please fill up the form here.

Student Projects

To learn more about how you can get involved, please download the Project Brief, which outlines our organisational needs and available projects in detail.

Education & Outreach

You will assist us in raising awareness about animal welfare and Singapore’s native wildlife as our nation grows into a ‘City in Nature’. Volunteers will receive training and be part of our public education efforts. A minimum commitment of once a month is required.

Please register your interest here.

Report Animal Crime

If you come across any illegal trade or possession of prohibited wild animals or their parts in Singapore, please contact the ACRES Wildlife Crime Hotline at 9783 7782. Your report can make a meaningful difference in protecting our native wildlife.

School & Community Outreach Programme

Our Education team conducts in-person programmes at schools and the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre, while our virtual sessions remain available. We also offer outdoor programmes and staff training on wildlife etiquette session. 

Through our talks, we raise awareness about pressing animal protection issues and inspire compassion and respect for all animals.

Key Topics
  • Animals as Sentient Beings
  • The Illegal Wildlife Trade
  • Coexistence with Singapore’s Native Wildlife
  • Cruelty-Free Living & Everyday Actions for Animals
Tailored sessions for specific interests
  • Dolphins in Captivity
  • Snakes of Singapore
  • Animal Exploitation in Entertainment
  • ...and more
View Packages & Fees

To reserve an educational/virtual programme with us, please email our Education Executives, at education@acres.org.sg with the following details:

  1. Name of the teacher in charge and contact details
  2. Number of participants (number of adults)
  3. Number and age of children / students
  4. Two alternative dates (Tuesday to Thursday,  except Public Holidays & weekends)
  5. Preferred time (9.45am to 1.00pm OR 2.00pm to 4.45pm)
  6. School and address (for invoice and receipt purposes)

The 90-minute itinerary is as follows (please note that the sequence may change depending on the weather).

  • 30 mins – Tour of the outdoor Wildlife Sanctuary, featuring tortoises rescued from the illegal pet trade (no physical interaction).
  • 50 mins – Humane Education sharing session.
  • 10 mins – Q&A, group photo, and goodbyes.

An ideal school group size is 30 pax for preschoolers and lower primary school students, and 40 pax for upper primary and secondary school students

 

Students below 18 years old ,who are inspired to help ACRES, are encouraged to explore our Project-based and VIA volunteering. You can help by sourcing items from our wish list, raising awareness, or supporting our fundraising efforts. Download the Project Brief which provides detailed information on the organisation’s needs and the projects available for you to get involved in.

ACRES can deliver virtual programmes through our own zoom meeting room; We strongly believe that delivery, engagement and keeping the content current and relevant – play a vital role in empowering the audience to take action for animals. For this reason and content copyrights, recording of the programmes is not permitted. We regret to inform you that we do not share PowerPoint slides/videos of our programmes for a duplicate session without written agreement on terms.

Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships

ACRES welcomes the opportunity to engage your team through meaningful sessions that raise awareness about local animal protection issues. Whether it’s a virtual or in-person lunch-hour talk, or a visit to the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre, we aim to empower your staff with knowledge and inspire compassionate action.

As a charity, we kindly request a donation in support of our ongoing efforts for the animals.

To explore a session with us, please reach out to fundraising@acres.org.sg.

Testimonials

Hear from our volunteers

Volunteering at ACRES has allowed me to make an impact on what I love: my country and the wildlife that lives here on this little island. It has made me appreciate how caring Singaporeans can be, even to our pigeons and mynas, but also made me realise how much more can be done when educating the public about how wildlife (like snakes) should not be feared, but should be treasured for how important they are to the ecosystem. And getting to to play a part of this education and conservation? A wonderful way to spend my free time
Bernadette Low
Wildlife Rescue Volunteer
Volunteering with ACRES for the past six years has been an amazing and eye-opening experience. It's incredibly fulfilling to lend a hand to our wild neighbours, offering them even the smallest additional chance at survival. We enjoy helping people see wildlife in a new light, by turning fear or misconceptions into appreciation and respect. Each rescue is a reminder that animals and humans alike come with their own unique quirks and personalities. What keeps me inspired is the ACRES team. They’re a diverse bunch, incredibly dedicated, fearless, and endlessly driven by the shared passion for animal welfare.
Serene Lek
Wildlife Rescue Volunteer