2015/2016 Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer Interns

w until the end of Feburary.

Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre is a licensed wildlife rehabilitation
centre dedicated to the care of a wide variety of orphaned, sick and injured
wildlife. The centre admits over 800 animals per year and works closely with a
team of veterinarians. Wild at Heart is located in a small northern Ontario
town, Lively, 15 km west of Sudbury, with access to public transportation. We
offer a friendly fast paced learning opportunity in a climate controlled work
environment, although some work is done outdoors as well. Facilities include
access to a kitchenette, wireless Internet, and limited free on-site accommodations.
Food costs are not included.

Internship Duration:

All intern positions are voluntary and full time. Position duration varies from
a minimum of 2 months up to maximum of 6 months, 5 days per week, 40-50 hours
per week. If critical animals come in, it is expected that interns will aid in
their care beyond their regular scheduled shift. Schedule is rotating and
includes days, evenings and weekends. Preference will be given to intern
applicants dedicated to internships longer than 2 months. Currently looking for
interns from now until the end of Feburary.

Position Descriptions:

Animal care Internship: The successful interns will gain valuable practical
experience in wildlife rehabilitation techniques while caring for a variety of
native mammals, birds and reptiles. Duties include animal admissions, diet
preparation and feeding, cage cleaning, medication administration, wound
management, and other daily care needs of the wildlife patients. No experience
is necessary, but commitment to the duration of the internship is required.

Animal Care Leader Internship: Intern leaders are involved in all of the above,
with more focus on management of a particular species such as moose calves,
squirrels, raccoons or songbirds. Leaders would be responsible for their
assigned species, including monitoring health of individuals and assisting in
mentoring of other interns and volunteers. Experience in wildlife
rehabilitation techniques is advisable. The minimum length of the animal care
leader internship is 4 months or longer, depending on the species of interest.

Qualifications:
• At least 18 years of age
• Commitment to the length of the internship
• Must be reliable, very dedicated, able to multi-task, and commit to work
hours according to the needs of the animals.
• Also able to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks in a fast paced,
team oriented environment.
• Criminal background check may be requested.

Accommodations

We provide onsite accommodations, but these are limited and are reserved
quickly. There is a kitchen, sitting area, two washrooms as well as shared
bedrooms. Please state on your application whether or not you would like to be
considered for accommodations.

To Apply:

Please email resume with cover letter explaining why you interested in joining
our rehabilitation team (please include start and end dates available and
specifiy which position you are applying for) to:

internships@wahrefugecentre.org
*SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE

Currently looking for interns from now until the end of Feburary.