Wildlife Care Internship Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Wildlife Care Intern! Interns provide valuable care and support to our clinic staff and wildlife rehabilitation apprentices, so that together, our sick, injured, and orphaned wild animal patients can receive the highest quality care. In return, we look forward to providing you with professional training and experience, and a thorough introduction to the field of wildlife rehabilitiation.

Please complete each of the fields below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Preferred Phone

Verify Email

Date of Birth

Interns must be 18 years of age or older

Do you have access to a vehicle?

Interns must provide their own transportation to and from the Center for Wildlife.

Yes

Would you need housing provided for you during the term of the internship?

The Center for Wildlife is able to provide intern housing on a very limited basis, and is not guaranteed. It is best if you are able to secure your own housing in the area.

Yes

Preferred, but I can find my own

Have you had a tetanus vaccine (or booster) within the last 10 years?

Required to work at CFW.

Are you able to provide your own health insurance coverage for the duration of the internship?

EDUCATION INFORMATION

Name of College/University

Major/Minor

Level of Education

Freshman, graduate student, etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Resume

Please upload a copy of your current resume in PDF form.

How did you hear about the Wildlife Care Internship Program?

Why do you want to become a Wildlife Care Intern?

Please list any specific skills that you feel would be an asset during your Wildlife Care Internship.

Please tell us about any prior or related experience you have working with animals.

Please list any medical conditions that would prevent you from performing any aspect of the Wildlife Care Internship.

(e.g. allergies)

SCHEDULE

Which Wildlife Care Internship block(s) are you applying for?

Spring

Summer

Fall

When would you be available to begin your internship?

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Are you applying for a full-time internship or part-time?

*Preference is given to full-time applicants.

Full-time

Part-time

Days available for internship:

*If you are unsure of your schedule yet, or have a more specific schedule (eg. working around school), you can leave this part blank. Please leave a note in the "comments and questions" section. *Interns are given two consecutive days off a week, if you have full availability please select all seven days. Interns are expected to work at least one weekend day per week.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Do you have any conflicts during the internship time frame?

(Time needed off, vacations, etc.)

SELF EVALUATION

Please give an example of how you were able to multi-task while keeping calm under stress.

Please give an example of a time you had to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.

What experience do you have working with a team, and what do you think are the most important qualities of a great team?

On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the best), how punctual and reliable are you? Do you understand the importance of being reliable, and have you ever been affected by someone else being unreliable?

What makes you stand out among other applicants for this position?

Do you wash dishes and do laundry at home/school? Are you willing to do a lot more of that during your Wildlife Care Internship?

ALMOST THERE!

Do you have any final questions, comments, or concerns?

Statement of Understanding

Please enter your name above that you understand and agree to the following: I have read the intern job description and understand the duties I will be expected to perform. I am aware that the majority of the work involves supportive animal care, cleaning cages, and maintaining the facility.

THANK YOU!

Thank you again for your interest in becoming a Wildlife Care Intern. Once applications have been reviewed, we will reach out to qualified applicants to set up interviews. Due to the volume of applications received, we ask that you please refrain from calling or emailing to check on the status of your application. If you do have other questions pertaining to the internship program or the Center for Wildlife, please do not hesitate to reach out at intern@thecenterforwildlife.org.