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Description
Wildlife in Crisis (WIC) is a wildlife care center dedicated to injured and orphaned wildlife. WIC was founded in 1988 and accepts over 5,000 debilitated wild animals each year.
The WIC wildlife rehabilitation program exists in order to provide intensive care for these wild animals so that they can be returned to their natural environment. WIC also provides sanctuary for a variety of permanent resident wild animals with behavioral or physical disabilities.
Wildlife in Crisis is a volunteer-run, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about WIC please visit our website.
Position Overview:
WIC is seeking a Resident Intern for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. Start date is flexible. Generally, WIC internships are 6 months in duration. This is an UNPAID position.
Free shared housing in a quiet woodland setting provided. Hands-on experience with a wide variety of species. This internship is a challenging, but very rewarding opportunity. The position is unpaid, WIC is entirely volunteer-run.
Responsibilities:
- Wild animal care;
- Rescue of distressed wildlife;
- Answering telephone;
- Record keeping;
- Fundraising;
- Environmental education;
- Volunteer management and training; and
- Intensive training in wildlife rehabilitation.
Qualifications:
- We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, hard-working individual with a genuine love for animals and a desire to learn about caring for native wildlife;
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
To Apply:
Please click "Apply Now Online!" to submit your cover letter, resume and 3 references in a Microsoft Word Doc format.