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Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary
Environmental Leadership Center of Warren Wilson College
Internship Program · Summer
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INTERNSHIP:
Loosely begun in 1983 by a nurse who moved from Florida and was unable to
find a close rehab center for which to volunteer. Thus began a rehab center
in Beech Mountain to care for those orphans or injured wildlife. By 1993, her
endeavor had become too expensive to bear alone. The name Genesis Animal
Sanctuary became an entity with charitable status. Around 1995, the name was
changed officially to Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. Each year, we handle
about 500 birds/animals on a rehab status. We maintain a Conservation Center
for the containment of those birds and animals unable to return to the wild.
Some of these are used in educational programs and many are used in display
habitats.
Genesis now reaches into 4 states for educational programs, is linked
internationally through the Bob Ross Foundation and receives wildlife
statewide for rehabilitation. We currently have two active sites for rehab
with several outreach rehab programs funded by Genesis.
While case by case admissions constitute the bulk of our care, we recognize
the need for education and prevention. Our outreach programs travel over four
states and, by internet, reach international proportions. The mssion of
Genesis is to change lives, changes manner of thinking so that we preserve
our habitats and its wildlife. We strive to serve others and make our world
a kinder more compassionate world.
LOCATION: Banner Elk, NC
DATES & DURATION: June1- Aug 6
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Two-Three
LAST YEAR INTERN(S): Emily, Hillary Collins
Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a "live-in" position with two interns sharing responsibilities for
the center's wildlife rehabilitation program. The center is fully staffed
from 9am-4pm seven days a week. During those hours, the employees are
experienced staff specializing in high level emergency and rehabilitation
care for wildlife. This is an excellent learning opportunity for the
individual interested in any area of wildlife preservation. During the "off
hours", an experienced rescuer is on call. The intern is encouraged to
respond with a rescuer to any emergency so they she/he might benefit from
this learning experience.
The intern will learn wildlife rescue from the initial admission to release.
Daily weight monitoring, dietary needs, care of wounds or splints, physical
therapy and medication administration will be within the daily duties of each
intern. During the spring and summer months, orphans constitute the bulk of
admissions. The intern will learn the proper dietary needs of individual
species, how to identify a featherless or furless orphan and decide the
proper diet for that species.
The senior intern will actively participate in both on-site and outreach
educational programs. They will assist a permanent employee in the various
functions and handle the raptors and mammals used in these programs. Self-
motivation and high energy is a definite plus to Genesis. We seek those
special individuals interested in truly making a difference during their life-
time and leaving a mark when they leave.
The senior intern is expected to fulfill a 40 hour work week. That time is
highly flexible, so that the intern might also have the time to enjoy our
mountain activities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing, white-water
rafting, boating, etc. We work hard, but we also play hard! Prior experience
in rehab is not necessary, but we require an intense appreciation in wildlife
and environment and a strong commitment to the care of same. We expect hard
work and expect the intern to place the animal's or bird's welfare above all
else.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The position of senior intern should be filled by a college student with a
focus on environmental preservation or wildlife biology.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE CENTER AND DO NOT TOLERATE DRUG USE ON SITE. THE ONLY
CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION IS ACTIVE DRUG USE ON SITE OR ABUSE OR
NEGLECT OF THE WILDLIFE OR ANIMALS ON SITE.
COMPENSATION:
Interns earn a stipend of $100.00 weekly with room and board provided. You
are certain to have a wonderful learning experience at Genesis in a very
family-like atmosphere.
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