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Internships With Wolves
Internships
The mission of the International Wolf Center is to advance
the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves,
their relationship to wild lands and the human role in their
future. The home of the International Wolf Center is in Ely,
Minnesota, and is visited by 50,000 to 60,000 visitors each
year. In addition to viewing our resident wolf pack and
exploring our award winning Wolves and Humans Exhibit,
visitors also have the opportunity to explore wolf pack
habitat through our many outdoor naturalist programs.
The Center offers several three month wolf education
internships throughout the year. The three month periods
include March through May, June through August, September
through November, and December through February. A degree
in environmental education or related field, or prior
teaching experience is preferred for the position.
Intern commitment will be 40 hours per week, including time on
weekends and holidays. Interns are required to have a valid
driver's license. Selection criteria includes education,
experience, references and written statements.
Internships Timeline
Application Due dates Start Date* End Date*
Summer March 15 Late May August 31
Autumn June 15 September 1 November 30
Winter September 15 December 1 February 28
Spring December 15 March 1 May 31
*Start and end dates are flexible within a week or so,
depending on the needs of the intern.
The goal of this program is to give interns a strong background
in wolf information and experience in conveying this information
to the public. Interns conduct a variety of indoor and outdoor
wolf and wolf-related education programs. Programs may have as
few as two or as many as 200 participants and vary in length
from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
Summer interns work largely with the general public. Fall,
winter, and spring interns will have the opportunity to work
with visiting school and scout groups, bus tour groups, family
weekends and adult programs. Interns will also contribute to
the programming of the Center through special projects and
support work. Projects are selected based on the talents and
interests of the intern, as well as the current needs of the
Center. Other areas of training include program development,
scheduling of visiting groups, exhibit cleaning and curation,
and possibly time spent in the retail, office and information
departments.
The International Wolf Center provides off-site housing for
interns and a $500 per month stipend. Interns will be
responsible for providing their own transportation between
the International Wolf Center and the off-site intern housing.
Summer and winter interns will share living quarters with other
interns.
If you would like to apply to their program,
please complete an application:
Wolf Educator Internship Application
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Practicum and intern applications are accepted and
evaluated all year round. Practicums and interns
reside at Wolf Park all year round. The earlier you
apply, the better your chances are for getting the
dates you desire. Summer is the most busy time, so
apply early.
BREEDING SEASON INTERNSHIPS
This internship lasts only two months, January and February.
(Staying for a third month is optional.) The cost for this
internship is $130 per month, for a total cost of $260.
Breeding season interns' main focus will be collecting data
during our 24-hour breeding season watch, in addition to
normal intern duties. This internship will include many late
night and early morning hours. It is ideal for those with
limited time, or who desire an intense, two month long study
of wolf breeding season behavior. There is limited room for
this internship, so apply early.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
STUDENTS
IF YOU ARE DOING THIS INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM FOR SCHOOL CREDIT,
PLEASE SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR SCHOOL'S REQUIREMENTS. ALL
STUDENTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUPPLY A COPY OF THEIR
TRANSCRIPTS SO THEY HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT CLASSES YOU HAVE
TAKEN, ETC.
FOREIGN APPLICANTS
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING ALL
APPROPRIATE PAPERWORK FOR EXTENDED TRAVEL IN THE U.S. REMEMBER
THAT INTERNSHIPS LAST AT LEAST THREE (3) MONTHS. A VISA FOR AN
EXTENDED STAY MAY BE REQUIRED.
WOLF PARK IS NOT ABLE TO SPONSOR YOU FOR EDUCATION VISAS. YOU
NEED TO APPLY FOR TOURIST VISAS.
WOLF PARK ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF PAYMENT: MASTERCARD
AND VISA, CHECKS DRAWN ON U.S. BANKS, AND MONEY ORDERS IN U.S.
DOLLARS ($).
ALL APPLICANTS
ALONG WITH A COMPLETED APPLICATION, ALL APPLICANTS MUST
SUPPLY A COPY OF THEIR RESUME AND TWO LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION (PREFERABLY FROM PROFESSORS OR EMPLOYERS).
Return completed application with resume, letters of
recommendation, and transcripts (if applicable) to:
Holly Jaycox
Wolf Park
Battle Ground, IN 47920
If letters or transcripts are being mailed separately,
please make a note of that on your application.
Internship Application
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Internships
Requirements for this program include:
* Involved/enrolled in a College or University
program in environmental studies, animal biology,
veterinary medicine, or a related field or have
recently graduated.
* Interns must provide their leaning objectives
or course curriculum prior to arriving at the site
along with the perimeters of what their evaluation(s)
will be based on.
* The individuals need to be proactive, energized,
hard working, self-motivated, creative, flexible,
responsible and possess a positive attitude.
* Must have a current drivers license and be insurable.
* Must be of good physical condition and able
to lift fifty to seventy pounds on occasion.
* Experience is recommended in providing interpretive
programs, speaking to or making presentations to small
groups of visitors.
* Experience is recommended in operating or
using any of the following items:
Snowmobile ATV Chain Saw
Various Hand Tools Ax/hatchet Computers
Wood Stove Various Power Tools
Operating manual shift four-wheel drive pickups
* Before arrival at site, the forms "Confidentially Agreement",
"Release of Liability", "Medical Information", must be filled
out and on file at the WERC offices, PO Box 217, Winchester,
Idaho 83555.
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
* Willingness and able to help dress out animals such as road
kill, livestock losses, crippled animals, etc. (the majority of
pack food is in this form).
* Clearing and chipping hiking/walking trails.
* Snow removal.
* Fence repairs.
* Giving presentations to various groups, usually twelve to
fifteen people per group.
* Feeding, care of the pack and security of site.
* Cutting, hauling and chopping of camp firewood supply.
* Working in the visitor center, which includes tours and
retail sales.
* Fire prevention and/or suppression.
What WERC provides:
* Housing
* Limited use of WERC vehicles.
* Cooking facilities
* Shower and laundry facilities in Winchester
* Limited computer access for email, word processing, etc.
* Two WERC shirts for use during tours or other presentations.
* Stipend of $50.00 per week.
* Minimum of one-day a week off.
* Opportunity for higher education requirements
and related work experience.
* A unique opportunity working with wolves.
If you are seriously interested and feel you can make this
type of commitment, please fill out the questionnaire and
application; include a resume, three letters of reference
along with a letter of introduction describing your
capabilities and willingness to be a participant of this
program. Include any specific interests you might have and
your reasons for applying to this program.
Wolf Education and Research Center
111 Main Street, Room 150
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
208.743.9554
208.743.9534 (FAX)
werc@camasnet.com
www.wolfcenter.org
Application
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Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
Student Internships:
Wolfsong Ranch Foundation is committed to furthering the
educational goals of anyone interested in the fields of
animal behavior, zoology, wildlife biology, ecology,
veterinary medicine, veterinary science, and all related
fields.
Student Internships are offered for periods of one to three
months (longer stays are considered on an individual basis).
Applicants for our internship positions need to be aware of
some very special circumstances at Wolfsong:
1. We have a FIRM no drugs/no alcohol rule at the Ranch.
Any intern using or possessing drugs or alcohol will
be immediately dismissed and a report of the reason
for dismissal will be transmitted to the sponsoring
educational institution.
2. We are in a very rural setting with our nearest
medical facilities 50 miles and one hour away.
Applicants need to be in excellent health with no
medical conditions requiring regular doctor visits.
People on certain kinds of medications would not
find Wolfsong a safe environment due to desert heat,
hard work, and extended hours spent working in
the sun.
3. The Rodeo ranch is an isolated environment in rural
setting. The nearest tiny store is 8 miles away. The
nearest towns with small grocery stores are 45 and
50 miles away. The nearest urban areas are more than
100 miles away. If you are not used to or interested
in an environment that most urban people would
consider wilderness, we are not the placement for you.
Due to a generous gift from Wolfsong member, Jason Lagan,
we are able to offer room, board, and a small personal
expense stipend to our student interns. If you come to
Wolfsong, you will be living in a travel trailer or camper.
You will make your own meals. You will work at least as
hard as we do.
Internship Application
Volunteer Opportunities:
We have three types of volunteer opportunities
available at Wolfsong Ranch:
On-site Volunteers - We have no paid employees.Wolfsong is an
entirely volunteer organization and we
have three full-time on-site volunteer
positions available. If you would like
to live with the animals for a minimum
of one month, you may apply for one of
these positions. Please read the
information in the Internship section
as it all applies to volunteer positions.
Potential live-in volunteers (and couples
are welcome) need to be aware that we
cannot invite people's personal pets to
Wolfsong Ranch and the ranch is not a
safe home environment for young children.
To apply for one of our live-in positions, please contact us:
Phone: (505)-557-2354
E-mail: wolfsong@vtc.net
Outreach and Fund-raising - Wolfsong volunteers are found in many
communities throughout the United States.
These dedicated people host fund-raising
events, provide information and referral
services within their own communities,
disseminate Wolfsong Ranch news and
information, and are available to provide
direct support to the Ranch as needed.
If you would like to work in behalf of Wolfsong and our
animals, please contact us at:
Phone: (505)557-2354
E-mail: wolfsong@vtc.net
Weekend Warriors - Many of our Wolfsong volunteers work full-time
jobs and can only help out on weekends, summer
vacations, or occasional days away from their
jobs. We welcome weekend volunteers. The first
time you come to the Ranch, you will be
introduced to the animals and the work. After
that, you can choose a project which suits your
interests and abilities and return as often as
you are able.
To schedule your first visit to the Ranch, please contact us at:
Phone: (505)557-2354
E-mail: wolfsong@vtc.net
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Wolf Hollow
They currently offer working internships in Wildlife Rehabilitation.
In the future, they hope to offer internships in the education and
research aspects of our work, but these are not available at this time.
An internship at Wolf Hollow provides the opportunity to gain hands-on
experience working with many different wildlife species and to learn
skills such as handling techniques, diets, food preparation and feeding
methods and to assist experienced rehab. staff with treatment procedures.
Their internships are intended to provide on-the-job training in basic
rehab skills, not to teach advanced theory or veterinary techniques.
They hope a working internship will help interns to examine wildlife
career opportunities. In return, they expect to work with enthusiastic,
mature, hard working people who will become an integral part of the
working staff at Wolf Hollow during their internship. Most of their
interns come from biology, wildlife management, veterinary medicine,
veterinary technician or environmental education fields, but they will
consider interns from any background. they believe that a strong interest
in wildlife, enthusiasm and willingness to learn are more important than
academic qualifications.
If you have further questions about internships at Wolf Hollow,
please call (360) 378-5000 and ask for Shona (please keep time
zone differences in mind and call between 9am and 5pm PST) or
send email to saitken@wolfhollowwildlife.org. Closing date for
applications is end of February 2004.
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