Description

The Project

We work with shelters that house and rehabilitate both domestic and wild animals. They may be the local variety featuring dogs and cats as well as shelters that feature exotic pets and injured wildlife. When wildlife is injured either through natural causes, road accidents, hunting, or loss of a parent, shelters step in to provide rehabilitation and care. These facilities may be open to the public to allow visitors a close look at animals they might not otherwise see in the wild.

Shelters catering to domestic pets are often safehavens for lost pets, strays, and abandoned animals. They function to immunize the animals and create a space for them to be able to integrate back into society.

Animal shelter work can bring out the best of human nature. Connecting and rehabilitating abandoned animals can instill a sense of accomplishment that few tasks can provide.

As well as connecting to animals, this internship provides a great insight into local communities as well. There are great opportunities to connect with school children as well as the general public in this internship to learn some of the local customs.

This internship requires an intensive training period that will teach you the basics of animal care expected at the facility.

Job Duties

1) Assist staff with wildlife rehabilitation
2) Food preparation
3) Wildlife intake
4) Interpretation
5) Arranging exhibits
6) Facilities & Grounds Maintenance
7) Humane Education
8) Admissions
9) Office & Adminitrative Support
10) Pet Foster Care - Pre-Adoption Pets & Owned Pets of Families in need including military families deployed in war
11) Pet Lost & Found
12) Pet Visitation - Take Your Pets to Healthcare & Senior Facilities
13) Special Events & Promotions
14) Adoptions Assistant
15) Advocacy
16) Behavior Help Line Associate
17) Cat Trainer
18) Dog Exerciser
19) Dog Trainer

Highlights

* Work one on one with Dr. David Adams, a cultural anthropologist and respected author
* Academic credit available
* Letter of Recommendation on completion
* Career and academic advising available

Qualifications

In your brief letter of intent on the I.C.E. Application form, please be sure to indicate the source of your interest in this position, what you hope to contribute to the program indicated, and what you hope to learn or experience through your internship - this letter of intent will be distributed to internship providers. In addition, be sure to submit a resume or acceptable equivalent indicating any relevant knowledge or skills.

* Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
* We accept GAP YEAR students through college graduates
* Positive attitude
* 20 - 40 hours per week

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,895.00 and up

Program Fees Include:

Housing, Internship setup, Airport pickup, Pre-trip reader, Office support

Salary/Pay

Unpaid positions. We charge a fee to set up the internship and provide housing

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Institute for Cultural Ecology's Mission Statement

The Institute for Cultural Ecology was founded on the conviction that visits to exotic destinations imply a commitment to cultural sensitivity and environmental stewardship. Our programs match the interests, academic goals, and passions of the participant to premier host organizations and researchers. Once you connect with a place and its people, they become a part of you. Forever.

Year Founded

1999