Internship Opportunities

The Wildlife In Need Center provides internships to qualified individuals who are looking to fulfill their college internship requirements or who wish to expand their classroom knowledge to include hands-on experience. For all internship opportunities listed below students must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Internships

Wildlife Care Intern (Currently accepting intern applications for 2026 at this time. Apply now!)

We are proud to be one of only two organizations in North America, and the only one in the United States, to offer an internship accredited through the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) Practicum Program.

Interested applicants must first apply to and be accepted into the WINC internship program before enrolling in the IWRC Practicum Program. This exclusive opportunity allows interns to enroll prior to their start date and earn an IWRC Certificate of Completion upon successfully finishing their internship, an invaluable credential that sets them apart in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. Click here to learn more about the IWRC Practicum Program.

Safety is our number one priority for staff, interns, and volunteers.  Due to certain inherent risks in handling wild animals, PERSONAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IS REQUIRED to volunteer at the Wildlife in Need Center (this includes Interns, Baby Bird Feeders, Office, and Animal Care volunteers).