08/13/2020
Apply: animalplace.org/intern
ANIMAL CARE INTERNSHIP
Animal Place is one of the oldest and largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the country. Nestled on 600-acres in Grass Valley, CA, Animal Place provides refuge to hundreds of neglected farmed animals and runs educational programming such as guided tours, on-site events, and outreach campaigns.
Put your compassion into action and join us for an animal care internship! The animal care internship is a great opportunity to work with farmed animals in a sanctuary setting. This is a very physically demanding position, and involves working outdoors. In your first few weeks you will learn routine animal care, primarily cleaning and feeding. Over time, you will also work directly with staff caregivers to assist in daily medical care and proper animal handling. You should be comfortable working individually and in groups, and be comfortable communicating questions with your supervisor. This sanctuary internship is great for the individual who wants hands-on experience with farmed animals!
Intern Information:
Interns accepted year round for 2-month sessions
U.S. and International Scholarships available
On-site housing provided, interns provide their own groceries
Other requirements: Interns must be 18 years or older at the start of the internship, have or acquire health insurance valid in California, and provide a $200 refundable deposit
Intern Benefits:
Learning daily animal care operations
Getting to know our sanctuary residents as individuals and learning their behaviors
Hands-on care of farmed animals
Appropriate dietary requirements for farmed animals in a non-production setting
Learning from staff the medical treatments for sanctuary residents
Proper handling of different species
Working with like-minded individuals
Duties & Responsibilities:
Cleaning and maintaining sleeping quarters, pastures, sanctuary grounds
Feeding animals
Sorting and pulling produce for the animals
Helping with weekly animal health checks as needed
Misc. work (filing, laundry, sweeping roadways, filling holes, animal socialization)
Assisting with other duties as needed (tabling at events when available, helping with on-site events)
Qualifications:
Not afraid to get dirty
Comfortable working independently
Physically able to lift at least 40 lbs, and perform other physically demanding chores
Reliable, dependable, punctual
Comfortable communicating with senior staff
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions including consistent rain in the winter and temperatures up to 105 in the summer
Interest and commitment to working for farmed animals
Capabilities: Able to meet the requirements outlined in the Essential Capabilities document, with or without reasonable accommodation.
If you have questions about Animal Place's Internship Program, please email our Intern Manager at [email protected]
How to Apply:
For more information and to apply, visit: www.animalplace.org/intern
