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Field of Study
All applicants must be studying or working in a field related
to the work of DHT. These fields include special education,
psychology, speech & language pathology, physical therapy, and
occupational therapy. Other fields of study are considered on
a case-by-case basis and on the applicant's experience with
special needs populations.
University Credit
There are a limited number of positions available to students
wishing to receive credit from their universities for the
internship. Your university advisor should contact Diane
Sandelin, Program Director (d.sandelin@dolphinhumantherapy.com),
to discuss the university affiliation.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the internship must:
· Study or work in a related rehabilitative (therapy) field
focusing on special needs populations (Marine Biology and
related fields are not accepted)
· Be at least 21 years of age
· Submit a completed application packet
· Be available for a minimum of eight (8) weeks
· Have prior experience with special needs children
· Speak and understand the English language
· Work independently as well as part of a team
· Understand and carry out complicated instructions
· Work on several tasks at the same time
· Work with a minimum amount of supervision
· Be professional in your work and interaction with staff and
families
· Have good communication skills
· Meet deadlines
· Have good observation skills and the ability to record your
observations
· Be in good physical health with the ability to lift children
· Be able to work in changing temperatures and weather
conditions
· Secure your own housing and transportation
Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) &
First Aid is highly recommended.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Contact:
Christine Sposito, Intern Coordinator
Telephone: 305/451-9696
Fax: 305/451-6299
E-mail: internship@dolphinhumantherapy.com
For U.S. applicants:
Online application
For international applicants:
Contact internship@dolphinhumantherapy.com for an
application packet.
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Dolphin Research Center
Apply by filling out the Intership Application,
print it and mail it to:
Dolphin Research Center
Attn: Volunteer Resources Department
58901 Overseas Highway
Grassy Key, FL 33050-6019
Please remember to fully complete the application.
It must be submitted along with the following materials
or the application will be considered incomplete:
*Completed Volunteer Application form.
*Copy of your school transcripts.
*Letter of recommendation from your faculty advisor
(if this does not apply, please substitute a letter from another source).
*A second letter of recommendation.
*Resume.
Internship Application
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Dolphins Plus allows qualified individuals the opportunity to
conduct research on our resident dolphin population, through
an internship program. It is a non-paying position. In the
future, this program may be available for college credit through
an educational institution in the state of Florida.
Internship Application
P.O. Box 2728
Key Largo, Florida 33037 USA
E-mail: dolphins-plus@pennekamp.com
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Internships
Bermuda
Internship Dates of internship Application due date
Session #1 01/05/04 - 03/31/04 02/04/04
Session #2- CLOSED 04/01/04 - 05/15/04 02/29/04
Session #3 05/01/04 - 06/12/04 03/15/04
Session #4 05/17/04 - 08/29/04 03/31/04
Session #5 06/14/04 - 08/15/04 04/30/04
Session #6 06/14/04 - 09/07/04 04/30/04
Session #7 08/21/04 - 11/30/04 09/15/04
Dolphin Quest Bermuda
Maritime Museum - 15 Maritime Lane
Sandys, Bermuda MA 01
Tel: 441-234-4464
Fax: 441-234-4992
Email: DQBermuda@dolphinquest.org
Hawaii's Big Island
Internship Dates of internship Application due
Session #1- OPEN 01/05/04 - 05/30/04 11/20/03
Session #2- OPEN 05/20/04 - 08/30/04 03/20/04
Session #3- OPEN 08/20/04 - 12/20/04 06/20/04
Dolphin Quest Hawaii
Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Tel: 808-886-1234 ext. 2875
Fax: 808-886-7030
Email: DQHawaii@dolphinquest.org
Moorea
Internship Dates of internship Application due
Session #1- CLOSED 01/01/04 - 01/31/04 10/01/03
Session #2- CLOSED 02/01/04 - 02/29/04 11/01/03
Session #3- CLOSED 03/01/04 - 03/31/04 12/01/03
Session #4- CLOSED 04/01/04 - 04/30/03 01/01/04
Session #5- CLOSED 05/01/04 - 05/31/04 02/01/04
Session #6- OPEN 06/01/04 - 06/29/04 03/01/04
Dolphin Quest Moorea
InterContinental Beachcomber Resort Moorea
PO Box 1021, Papetoai, Moorea 98729
French Polynesia
Tel: 011-689-55-19-48
Fax: 011-689-56-16-67
Email: DQMoorea@dolphinquest.org
Oahu
Internship Dates of internship Application due
Session #1- 2004 01/05/04 - 05/16/04 11/20/03
Session #2- 2004 05/17/04 - 08/20/04 03/15/04
Session #3- 2004 08/15/04 - 12/15/04 06/15/04
Dolphin Quest Oahu
Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii
5000 Kahala Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Tel: 808-739-8918
Fax: 808-737-8311
Email: DQOahu@dolphinquest.org
APPLICATION DETAILS
REQUIREMENTS
*Completed application and applicant questions
*At least 18 years of age
*Three (3) letters of recommendation (professors
or professionals in the animal field)
*Resume
*Official college transcripts
Please mail all application materials in ONE package.
Click here for mailing addresses to Dolphin Quest
locations. Please specify: Attention Internship Coordinator.
Allow 2-3 weeks delivery before the posted due date to
assure your application is received on time.
The internship coordinator at each site will contact
selected candidates for interviews. Interns will be
selected from the interviewed candidates shortly after
the posted due date. All applicants will be notified of
their status in writing.
If you have any questions about the application process
or the internship program, please contact the intern
coordinator at the site/sites to which you are applying.
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