Nonprofit
Published 9/13/25 7:52AM

Wildlife Intern

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Linwood, KS
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    480 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Application, waiver, age affadavit, ethics code

    Description

    Wildlife Intern

    Looking for a valuable asset for your resume? Many Biology and Zoology students have interned with us and gone on to great careers (vet school, zookeeping, marine biology/aviculture, etc.)! Under supervision, interns work directly with the wild animals that we rehabilitate. Interns are deeply involved in every aspect of our wildlife clinic, from providing information to callers to performing field and lab work, the experience is invaluable and unforgettable. Internship positions are unpaid, however college credit is an option if you find a an advisor or professor to sponsor you. For a full listing of our requirements call or email Diane Johnson to receive an intern program package. 1. Fill out an application 2. A willingness to learn 3. The ability to follow directions 4. A minimum of 480 hours for college credit. You must find an advisor or professor to sponsor you. 5. Flexibility (our patients don't make appointments) 6. An article for our fall newsletter depicting your experiences and what you learned Minimum Time Requirement: 480 hours over several months Visit our website for more information and to fill out an online application: www.owl-online.org

    Location

    On-site
    23375 Guthrie Road, Linwood, Kansas, US

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