Program Overview

The OWN wildlife care internship is a pilot program designed for those

looking to introduce themselves to wildlife rehabilitation and rescue.

Suited for college students in life sciences, pre-vet, conservation, and

environmental studies as well as Adults simply looking to start a new

career. Interns will learn the basics of caring for orphaned and injured

animals, as well as become more familiar with the nonprofit sector.

Internships are a part-time, unpaid 20 hour per week commitment for

12 weeks each session. This can be tailored to credit requirements

needed by your college department.

 

Program Outcomes

Interns will:

• Provide basic rehabilitative care for orphaned and injured
  animals

• Assist our volunteer veterinarian with clinic duties

• Understand diets and husbandry for several species of mammals, birds, and reptiles

• Communicate and educate the public on wildlife

• Learn about North Carolina’s wildlife rehabilitation laws

• Support with administrative duties involved within nonprofits

• Understand the basics of the nonprofit sector

• Engage with fundraising events

• Complete a capstone project by the end of the internship

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2022 Application Timeline

Spring: February 10, 2022
Summer: April 10, 2022
Fall: August 10, 2022

 

To Apply

 

Please send a resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference to Our Wild Neighbors at admin@ourwildneighbors.org

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