STIPEND MAMMAL WILDLIFE INTERNSHIP
Description
Level 2 Interns’ primary focus is to aid in the feeding, care, safety, and release processes of their department’s patients as part of their educational experience. They will work collaboratively under the guidance of the Animal Care Coordinators and receive direction and mentorship from the Animal Care Supervisor.
Expectations
As an intern at Greenwood, you will be expected to work hard and get your hands dirty! There is a lot to learn from our wild patients through daily feeding and cleaning activities, but we need people who are really willing to take the initiative, learn, and get messy in the process.
There is no ‘cuddle time’ with these animals. Our primary objective is to return them to their natural, wild habitat once they are rehabilitated. We are an animal rehabilitation center first and foremost—and our patients and facilities must be treated as such.
We hope a working internship will help interns to examine wildlife career opportunities. In return, we expect to work with enthusiastic, mature, hard-working people who will become an integral part of the working staff at Greenwood during their internship.
Greenwood is a nonprofit organization and prides itself on offering an extensive and robust internship that provides lifelong experience and unforgettable memories.
Stipend: $500/month to offset living expenses, eligible for course credit fulfillment
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Up-to-date tetanus and rabies vaccination (please check your immunization records before applying)
- Expect 8-10-hour shifts spent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting
- Availability at least three days per week, weekends, and holidays
Housing and Transportation
There is currently no on-site housing at Greenwood. You will be responsible for finding your own housing. However, we will certainly be available to make recommendations on housing in the area. You will also be responsible for arranging your own transportation to and from the center. Please be aware there is no public transportation directly to the center.
How to Apply
Thank you so much for your interest in our wildlife internship program!
To join our 2025 stipend internship program, please fill out this online application. Should you be selected for an interview, our Animal Care Supervisor will contact you. We appreciate your interest in Greenwood Wildlife!
Application deadline: ALL sessions are open until filled.
Questions? Please get in touch with our Volunteer & Outreach Manager!
* Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a Colorado non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.