Wildlife Care Internship Contact Information Contact Alysha Elsby Phone:(360) 966 - 8845 Location:Everson, WA, United States Visit Website More Information SEASON All internships, as mentioned above, will occur from April 1 to October 31. This is our very busy Baby Season. During this time we receive an increased number of young orphaned wild animals in addition to our usual number of injured animals. One of the primary jobs of our interns will be the feeding of baby mammals and birds. The orphans we receive include raccoons, striped skunks, squirrels, a variety of birds, and opossumsjust to name a few. RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of the interns will be: food preparation and feeding, performing intake exams on wildlife, cage cleaning and sanitation, laundry, facility cleaning and sanitation, and administration of medications (under staff supervision). LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP Internships will last for 8 to 12 weeks. The start date of each internship is staggered so that there will be some overlap between them. What this means is that there will be more than one intern working at the center at the same time. HOURS The clinic hours vary based on the season. During the busy season the hours are typically from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Interns will work a minimum of eight hours each day. Overnight feedings, as often as every two hours, are often required during baby season. Interns who can live onsite are preferred to help with round-the-clock care. PROGRAM POLICIES At the Whatcom Humane Society, we strongly believe in keeping wildlife wild. Our ultimate goal is to release physically and behaviorally healthy animals back into the wild. It is very important that interns understand that this is not a job where you get to cuddle cute wildlife. A minimum of contact with the animals is important in order to reduce their stress and prevent them from becoming habituated and imprinted with humans. INTERN COMMITMENT AGREEMENT Wildlife rehabilitation is not a hobby, it is a lifestyle. All interns are expected to be 100% committed to their internship, both physically and mentally. We expect you to be here when scheduled and willing to do what is asked of you to the very best of your ability. ALL INTERNS: Each intern is allowed 3 days of scheduled leave; these are to be used for previously arranged trips, events, etc. that are cleared with the manager first with as much advance notice as possible. Anything such as illness or family emergency is exempt from this policy, however the manager must be notified as soon as possible so arrangements can be made. If an intern is out sick for more than 3 days, a doctors note will be required. APPLICATIONS Please fill out the application available on our website: www.whatcomhumane.org/wildlife/ Applications can be e-mailed to: wildlife@whatcomhumane.org OR mailed to: 3671 Mt. Baker HWY, Everson, WA 98247. If you have any questions please call: (360) 966 - 8845