Internship Program
Our internship program is open to people
who are seriously interested in pursuing careers in animal care, conservation,
education, or advocacy. Interns will be immersed in daily activities on
nonprofit sanctuary life.
Intern Position
Description:
Interns will be responsible for cleaning animal enclosures,
creating enrichment, preparing diets, washing dishes and laundry,
fundraising activities, gardening, and otherwise maintaining the
facility. In addition to daily husbandry, there will be daily
educational sessions in which interns will learn more about varying
topics pertaining to both captive and wild chimpanzees.
Interns will also be expected to complete an independent project
that they will present to the Chimps Inc. team.
Interns will not have any physical contact with the chimps.
Interns are asked to stay
for a minimum of 4 weeks, but may be considered for a position up to
6 months.
Housing and Fees:
Chimps Inc. will provide interns with room and board.
There is $75 per week cost to the intern which covers materials,
curriculum, training, and lodging.
2008 Enrollment Dates:
September 1st and 15rh
October 1st and 15th
December 1st and 15th
2009 Enrollment Dates:
January 1st and 15th
February 1st and 15th
March 1st and 15th
April 1st
May 1st
June 1st
July 1st
August 1st
Interested? Download our
application.
