INTERNSHIPS & EXTERNSHIPS
Wildlife Admissions Internship
(10-week sessions; 24-32 hours/week, unpaid)
During this unpaid Internship you will assist staff with patient admissions from the public, fielding calls on the emergency hotline, and coordinating patient transports. CWC receives over 30,000 calls per year. This immersive experience will allow you to learn how to identify Native Southern California Wildlife and how to assist in wildlife/human conflict resolution.
For more information or to apply for the Wildlife Admissions Internship, Click Here.
Wild Bird Nursery Internship
(10-week sessions; 35 hours/week, unpaid)
The Wild Bird Nursery Internship program at California Wildlife Center provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in the care of orphaned native Southern California birds within a rehabilitation setting. Interns will learn proper handling skills, feeding techniques, physiology, husbandry, enrichment techniques, and natural history of a wide variety of species including crows, ravens, finches, sparrows, woodpeckers, doves, and pigeons. During this very challenging internship, you will work side-by-side with our skilled hospital staff and volunteers.
For more information or to apply for the Wild Bird Nursery Internship, Click Here.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
(10-week sessions; 35 hours/week, unpaid)
The internship program at California Wildlife Center provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in the care of injured and orphaned native California Wildlife within a rehabilitation setting. Interns will learn proper handling skills, wound care, physiology, husbandry, enrichment techniques, and natural history of native California birds and mammals. Interns will also have the opportunity to be involved in the release of our patients and work shifts in our baby bird nursery. During this very challenging internship, you will work side by side with our skilled wildlife hospital staff and wildlife volunteers.
For more information or to apply to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship, Click Here.
Marine Mammal Rescue and Rehabilitation Internship
(Winter & Spring Sessions; 30-35 hours/week, unpaid)
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 stranding season. There are three sessions available, varying in length and intensity.
During this unpaid Internship you will be working closely with the Marine Mammal program staff in various aspects of stranding response for live and deceased marine mammals. Participants also receive hands-on experience working with young Northern elephant seals and California sea lions, providing rehabilitative care at our facility.
For more information or to apply for the Marine Mammal Internship, Click Here.