Internships...

The Wild Animal Sanctuary offers many exciting internship opportunities in a variety of fields.

The Sanctuary is a unique environment where interns can participate in hands-on activities and gain valuable experience in a Non-Profit Sanctuary setting.

 

General Requirements

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• Interns must be at least 18 years old

• Interns must be enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university

• Interns must maintain an overall average of at least a “C”

• 40 hours/week is required

• Interns are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours

• Interns must submit a written proposal detailing their goals for the internship

• A supervising professor must approve and participate in your internship if you will be receiving credit

 

* All interns must be Active Supporters

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Application Procedure

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The following items must be returned in order to be considered for an internship:

 

• Intern Application

• Resume

• Copy of unofficial transcripts

• Proposal letter detailing reasons/goals for internship and preferred start and end dates

• Three references or letters of recommendation (at least one from an advisor or professor if educational institution related)

 

Applications should be submitted at least one month before the desired start date.

 

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator with any questions.

 

Emphasis Areas

 

Education

 

- Captive Wildlife Education

 

Captive Wildlife Education is a non paid internship opportunity under the supervision of the educational director. This intern will:- help develop captive wildlife curriculum- provide various Sanctuary tours to children between the ages of 2 and 18 - research and plan lessons/activities and then produce the required lesson materials.- provide short programs to the general public - hours are flexible.

 

Sciences

 

- Animal Medicine

 

The Sanctuary currently does not offer medical Internship Opportunities

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Animal Husbandry​

 

Animal Husbandry is a non paid internship. Under supervision of Sanctuary staff, the intern will assist animal keepers in cleaning, feeding and care of animals at The Wild Animal Sanctuary. The intern will develop an understanding of animal behaviors, care, and diets of a variety of types of animals. 

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Event Coordination

 

Event Coordination is a non paid internship.  Under supervision of Development staff, interns will have the opportunity to assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of events held at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, as well as events the Sanctuary is involved in off-site. Sanctuary events encourage supporters to see their support dollars at work providing the very best care and captive environments possible.

 

Development and Fundraising

 

Development and Fundraising is a non paid internship. Under supervision of marketing staff, interns will assist in researching available grant and fundraising opportunities, assist in grant writing, planning, coordination and implementation of fundraising projects.

 

Public Relations

 

Public Relations is a non paid internship. Under supervision of marketing staff, interns will prepare press releases, propose feature ideas to local media, submit newsletter articles, update The sanctuary’s web site, promote Sanctuary programs, maintain Facebook and Twitter accounts and assist in expanding the Sanctuary’s regional public relations. Interns will also keep current with local and regional activities, and their effects on the Sanctuary.