Internship (Part Time)

Part Time Internships

Your internship must consist of two full days per week for 10 weeks (with the exception of Winter/Spring Session 1, which is 6 weeks). You are welcome to work more days if you can fit it into your schedule. Staff will pick you up at Overland Foods in Laporte at 7:30am and you will work with us until 4pm. If you do not have a vehicle to get you to Overland Foods, other arrangements can be made if you live near CSU. At the successful completion of your internship, you are welcome to stay on as a volunteer with the Sanctuary if you choose.

Intern Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Must respect the animals in W.O.L.F.’s care
• Must be willing to participate in all aspects of Sanctuary work
• Must be able and willing to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able and willing to work 8 hour days
• Must be able and willing to work outside in varying weather conditions in challenging terrain

Winter/Spring

Application Deadline

Session1: December 3 – January 14

Session 1: October 1

Session 2: January 1 – March 11

Session 2: November 1

Session 3: February 26 – May 6

Session 3: December 1

Session 4: April 23 – July 15

Session 4: February 1

Summer/Fall

Application Deadline

Session 1: May 15 – July 24

Session 1: March 1

Session 2: July 1 – September 9

Session 2: April 15

Session 3: August 13 – October 21

Session 3: June 1

Session 4: October 8 – December 16

Session 4: August 15

Work days can include the following tasks:

Animal Care: Poop scooping, feeding, water, raw meat prep, enrichment activities, and help with medical procedures (if qualified).

Maintenance: Enclosure repair, sanctuary maintenance, electrical work, mechanical work, use of power tools for various projects, use of chainsaws for fire mitigation.

Education: Help with educational programs, monitor and/or handle ambassador animals, answer questions from the public about the Sanctuary, set up and break down tabling events, sell merchandise.

Administrative Assistance: You will be assisting our Director of Development with fund raising, donor relations, and any administrative work that she may need help with. You will be learning about the inner workings of a 501(c)3 non-profit sanctuary.

For the duration of your internship, your supervisors will be the Volunteer Coordinator and Animal Caretaker.

For the safety of the wolves, staff, volunteers, and interns, W.O.L.F. maintains a high level of standards and accountability. Please make sure to review our intern policies listed below prior to applying.

Intern Policies

The Work

Interning at the Sanctuary is often very labor intensive and interns will be asked to complete a wide range of activities based on the needs of any given day. It is recommended that interns come prepared to work outdoors in a mountainous environment in all manner of weather conditions.

Standards

Interns are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of conduct at all times when involved in activities associated with W.O.L.F. Interns may assist with public relations and community activities as prescribed by W.O.L.F. staff.

Animal Handling

Interns may handle wolves and wolf dogs only after they have successfully completed the prescribed training program.

Animal Health

Interns will at all times follow the prescribed rehabilitation procedures specified by W.O.L.F. staff and the program veterinarian.

Non-Smoking Facility

Interns may not smoke, vape or chew on W.O.L.F. property.

Property

No animals, supplies, equipment, etc. may be removed from the facility without permission from the directors or staff.

Commitment

Interns must meet the minimum time commitment agreed upon with W.O.L.F. at the start of the internship to be considered an active intern in good standing.

Vaccinations

W.O.L.F. recommends that interns maintain a current tetanus vaccination and receive the pre-exposure rabies vaccination series. Interns must be vaccinated for COVID-19 – Click here for more information.

Controlled Substances

The use or possession of illegal or controlled substances on W.O.L.F. property is strictly forbidden. This includes all drugs and alcohol, including marijuana. Use of any of these substances will result immediate termination of the intern.

Termination

Termination from the program may result if a intern fails to adhere to any of the policies of the W.O.L.F. program.