Description

In this exciting partnership, you have a chance to intern at one of the premier Sea Parks in the world. The Park offers visitors a chance to swim with dolphins, get up close and personal with sea lions, hang out with a lovable group of penguins and explore a sea bird sanctuary.

This is a great opportunity to work near some of the world's premier marine mammal species. The Park allows you several areas to share your expertise. You can assist in their marine mammal care & training facility, aid in sea turtle rehabilitation, help injured seabirds, assist veterinary technicians, and become a community educator on the importance of all these marine species. Exact job duties will be determined by your length of stay and the time of the year.

For the seabirds, you may assist in the intake, care, feeding, and release of sick or injured birds. Other responsibilities may include cage cleaning, medical treatment assistance, food preparation, and various other duties.

The education work may consist of assisting school groups and camps, giving lectures, and possibly helping students while in the water with our dolphins or stingrays. There is no animal husbandry in this area.

JOB DUTIES:

1) Help with seabird rehabilitation
2) Prepare sea turtle exhibits
3) Prepare food for the animals
4) Assist with intake of incoming student groups
5) Prepare marine education exhibits
6) Facilitate dolphin petting
7) Travel to nearby schools

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:

USD 1,895.00 and up

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