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Description:

Apply at: https://wildnorth.ca/who-we-are/current-opportunities/

Time Period: May – August
Location: Wildlife Hospital in Edmonton, with opportunities for offsite presentations and assignments

Hours: 20 hours per week

Start date: Beginning of May

WILDNorth is seeking enthusiastic people who love wildlife, have a strong desire to learn, and work well independently and with a team, to assist us in teaching the next generation about the importance of wildlife in the community!

WILDNorth is a non-partisan, charitable organization that provides compassionate care for injured, orphaned, and contaminated wildlife and educates the public on the importance of wildlife in our community. We provide a high standard of care to a wide variety of native and migratory species. Approximately 80% of our patients are wild birds (waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds) and 20% small mammals (squirrels, porcupines, fox).

Duties: Working under the supervision of the Education Manager and the Social Media Manager, interns will

Deliver pre-determined in-class and or virtual science presentations to elementary students (grades 3-6)
Deliver pre-determined in-class and or virtual science presentations to junior high students (grade 7)
Research, create, develop, and deliver wildlife and or environmental education programming for a variety of age groups
Educate the public through wildlife related content (visuals, social media posts, videos, emails, or articles)
Host outreach booths at events (Edmonton Wildlife Festival / WILDRun) and interface with the public (dependent on in person events)
Film and photograph wildlife rescues (in the field) and patient care (at the Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre)
Assist Education Manager with various duties within the Education Program
Assist Social Media Manager with various duties as needed

Interns are required to follow all WILDNorth policy, procedures, and protocols

Qualifications:

Qualifications and Requirements:

1) Police Information Check including Vulnerable Persons Sector check prior to start date

2) Ability to represent WILDNorth in a positive light while adhering to our organizational vision and mission

3) Must be 18 years of age or older

4) Weekday availability in May & June (during school hours)

Assets:

1) Background in education or biology

2) Experience with children

3) Experience designing and or delivering educational programming

4) Knowledgeable in science and nature topics (i.e. Wildlife Identification)

5) Project management experience

6) Access to a vehicle strongly recommended

7) First Aid

Training:

Training Provided

Note: Please direct any questions to our Volunteer Manager via email at volunteer@wildnorth.ca

Benefits:

Benefits of Interning:

1) Raise awareness and provide effective public education

2) Resume Building

3) Advocate for wildlife by creating and delivering your own program

4) Certificate of Internship upon completion

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Duration: Seasonal
Faculty: All Faculties
Location: Edmonton Outside Edmonton

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