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5 people are interested
Animal Care Fall Internship
ORGANIZATION: Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
This animal care fall internship runs from August-December with a required time commitment of 15 hours per week. Animal care interns help in all aspects of operations including the full rehabilitation process, the daily care of injured and orphaned wildlife and their enclosures, assisting with transport if needed, and communications with the wildlife rehabilitation network in WNC. Interns must be flexible, dedicated, dependable, and comfortable working in a team setting with other volunteers and communicating with the public. Interns assist in facility upkeep and maintenance as needed and are provided the opportunity to experience all aspects of the non-profit if there is interest. Applications available online July 1st-July 31st at https://www.appalachianwild.org/animal-care-internship.html
More opportunities with Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
Location:
Facility is not open to the public, Candler, NC 28776, US
Mission Statement
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates wildlife rehabilitation efforts in Western North Carolina by providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, supporting the wildlife rehabilitation network, and offering conservation education to the community.
Description
Appalachian Wild was formed in 2014 to help with the increasing number of native wild animals in crisis in our region. Partnering with local home-based wildlife rehabilitators and specialized facilities, the organization provides rescue, triage, transport, and education. The wildlife rehabilitation facility opened in July 2018 and is expected to serve over 2,000 animals annually. The organization is a community resource to help our native wildlife and give them a second chance at life in the wild.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Address provided for interviewFacility not open to the publicCandler, NC 28715
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2021
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Habitat Restoration
- Animal Care / Handling
- Environmental Science
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hours per week from August-December
- Interest in wildlife and ability to adhere to time commitment requirements.