Wildlife Conservation

Hands-on internship in Greece for up to 40 hours per week at the Action for Wildlife organization in Greece

If you are passionate for the environment and wildlife conservation, then this program is tailored just for you. This is your chance to get hands-on on caring for wild animals coupled with the change of exploring Greece. You will participate in a work experience program that is designed as a holistic experience in learning & living the every day life in a wildlife conservation organization.

Wildlife Conservation Internship

This is an in-country hands-on internship program with provided shared housing and local team support.

This internship will involve tasks such as providing medical care to wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc), cleaning cages, repairing/building cages, feeding animals, participating in actions (freeing animals, awareness events, etc) and maintenance of the facilities. The team is made-up by professional vets & volunteers that participate in international environmental conservation & educational projects around Europe, eliminating any language barriers and offering international expertise.

Our wildlife conservation internship program offers veterinarians & volunteers of any background the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning on the wildlife conservation organization. With valuable experience, you’ll develop your skills and understanding of different conservation aspects.

Associated career paths:

Biologist, Ecologist, Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist, Environmental Scientist (Policy/Planning/Law), Forensic Biologist, Habitat Specialist, Herpetologist, Park Management, Ranger, Research Scientist, Veterinarian.

Fees

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Offered in partnership with Loop Abroad

To apply for this internship, its quick, easy and free!

This internship is offered in partnership with Loop Abroad and the application and fee payment will be processed by them.

We will review your application and if we accept you on this internship we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit of US$250 to secure your place. The remaining of your internship fees (less your initial US$250 deposit payment) will be due no less than 60 days before your internship start date.

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Internship Details

This internship is offered in partnership with Loop Abroad and the application and fee payment will be processed by them.

Internships start on Mondays and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 4 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks .

For this program the participants need to be physically fit and able to undertake manual labor, enjoy practical activities, feeding & caring wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc), work quickly and reliably both as part of a team and independently, have good oral and written communication skills, be safety aware.

The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm.At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability. The accommodation is located in the National Park at the organisation’s facilities. This is a 20′ cycle from the quiet villages of Sindos and Kalochori and a 15′ drive from the vibrant Thessaloniki in Greece. The Action for Wildlife staff will supply free weekly supermarket supplies and offer free weekend transport to Thessaloniki.

Adequate information about the location and hosting institution will be sent before arrival. It includes information about the place, local culture, rules, emergency contact numbers and the local team.

The accommodation is fully furnished (single or double beds), with WiFi, shared with 1-5 other mixed-sex interns. The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation or private apartments can be arranged in advance, if requested and subject to availability.

Interns should budget 3-5 Euros for breakfast (about US$5-7) and 5-10 Euros for a simple lunch (about US$5-12). Greece has many dining options and from many different cuisines ranging from budget to high end depending on the intern’s needs. Most places accept credit/debit cards but interns are advised to carry cash in Euros.

As for Greece, perhaps there is no need for an introduction. It is one of the most popular and safest destinations in the world. Situated in southeast Europe it is blessed with sun, friendly people, rich cuisine and a truly unique landscape that spans from green forests to the deep blue sea. With its 2,500 years of history and its 1,400 islands there is plenty to discover in Greece and it will satisfy the most demanding visitor. Greece is one of the warmest countries in Europe with long, hot & dry summers and mild winters. The popular time to visit Greece is between May to September end. Occasionally heatwaves may occur with temperatures peaking (1-2 days) around 105°F / 41°C.