Animal Care Internship
Location:
961 White House Pkwy, Warm Springs, GA
Focus of Internship:
The Animal Care Intern will gain experience in the Animal Care department at the sanctuary. Interns will complete an independent project that will benefit the sanctuary and may be used to meet an academic requirement (if applicable).
Objectives / Learning Opportunities:
Training:
Responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the Animal Care Manager, the intern will partake in the following tasks,
There will also be potential to learn and assist with resident health checks.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
961 White House Pkwy, Warm Springs, GA
Focus of Internship:
The Animal Care Intern will gain experience in the Animal Care department at the sanctuary. Interns will complete an independent project that will benefit the sanctuary and may be used to meet an academic requirement (if applicable).
Objectives / Learning Opportunities:
- Knowledge of Full Circle Farm Sanctuary’s Mission
- Knowledge and experience in the basic care of the sanctuary residents including cleaning, feeding, enrichment, some basic medical and socialization.
- Participate in selective activities in facilities, social media, education and outreach areas.
Training:
- On the job and hands on training will be provided by the Animal Care Staff
- Interns will learn and be expected to adhere to all Full Circle policies and procedures
- Interns will complete orientation tasks including learning about Full Circle history, programs and animal agriculture impacts
Responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the Animal Care Manager, the intern will partake in the following tasks,
- Daily cleaning of barns and enclosures, and pastures when needed
- Maintaining neat and organized work and storage spaces
- Ensuring tools and other items are put away at the end of the day
- Completing sanctuary projects as assigned
There will also be potential to learn and assist with resident health checks.
Requirements:
- Be on time and stay for the entire shift
- Treat all animals with care and respect
- Follow directions and accept feedback
- Ability to work independently
- Adhere to policies and protocols
Additional Information:
- This is an unpaid position
- Onsite housing is available for Interns committing to 32-40 hours a week
- Onsite housing is available in the main lodge. This is a shared space with up to two interns at a time with individual rooms and a shared bathroom. A full shared kitchen is available including pots, pans, dishware etc. The main lodge is also used for day to day sanctuary business including volunteer training
- Intern is responsible for their own food
- Out of respect for the residents, no animal products are permitted onsite.
- Full Circle is a non-smoking facility
