Summer Internship Program

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Become a part of the MWC Team!

Hands-on Wildlife Rescue, Care, and Education Experience

Our internship is a non-paid work/learning experience for individuals interested in wildlife. Interns are typically majoring in one or more of the following areas of study: Biology, Zoology, Psychobiology, Wildlife Ecology or Management, Environmental Science, Veterinary Science or a related science field. In some cases, you may be eligible to receive college credit for your internship.

We are currently seeking college students and recent graduates to participate in the MWC Internship Program. We are looking for eager learners interested in participating in all aspects of rehabilitation

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older and must have own transportation.

  • Must be rabies vaccinated, and up to date on tetanus shot

  • Current college students, or recent graduate

  • Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to get dirty

  • Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs., and engage in consistent physical activities

  • Prior experience with animals a plus

    Responsibilities

  • Aid in providing daily care of wildlife, including but not limited to diet preparation, habitat cleaning, and medical care.

  • Provide enrichment opportunities for wildlife

  • Help maintain files and records

  • Interface with public by phone or in person to answer questions about wildlife. Interns receive valuable experience in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation from intake to release: species identification, animal behavior, proper handling and restraint, basic medical procedures, preparation of appropriate diets for each species, feeding and medication administration, emergency care, daily care and feeding of residents and their laundry and enclosures while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and repetitive cleaning of the center. Fieldwork includes participating in rescue, transport and release.

    Internship Dates

  • Summer Internships are full time and will include some weekend hours
    Semester Internships may depend on requirements provided by college or university

    How to apply

  • Fill out the form below, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
    In the meantime, please familiarize yourself with our Facebook page so that you will have a better understanding of our organization.

Intern Contact Form

  • “Volunteering at Millstone Wildlife Center offers you the opportunity to experience wildlife rehab in all of its capacity. The environment is welcoming and encouraging, and the owners aim to have you experience a little bit of everything while catering to your comfort levels a well as your particular interests. This is one of the most communicative and encouraging places I’ve ever had the honor to put my fullest efforts towards; a learning experience delivered in a calm but thorough manner from true and passionate teachers who dedicate every minute of every day rehabbing hundreds of animals a year. Opportunities are always in abundance and the skillset you come away with is unparalleled. Millstone has earned it’s spot as New Hampshire’s go-to for all things small-mammal wildlife; that being said, encountering unique circumstances or special situations is frequent. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to gain understanding on what it means to be a wildlife rehabber, and the scale at which I was able to indulge and gain exposure was more than I could have ever imagined. I found that the environment gave me a natural motivation to offer everything I could with each visit, and get my hands dirty with whatever they needed on any particular day. You’ll walk away with experience and skills that apply to a broader sense of life outside the context of animal care. The perspective you’ll acquire is invaluable as much as its unexpected, but will prove applicable to your own life and outlook. It’s truly life-changing, and it’s the reason I’m now licensed to rehab small-mammal wildlife on my own.”

    Jesse Walker, Summer 2020 (Walker Wildlife)

  • “Being an intern at MWC was incredible! I learned tons and made so many unforgettable memories. It definitely helped shape my outlook on several topics and helped to prepare me for my future endeavors”

    Marissa Yost, Summer 2019

  • “It is an unforgettable hands-on experience! There is so much to learn about the care of many different species and I couldn’t have imagined a better place to learn it. Frannie and Michael have made Millstone Wildlife into one big family that is very supportive and always there for you. I highly recommend their internship program!”

    Ann Margaret DiSciscio Swanson, Summer 2019

  • “Interning at Millstone was the most rewarding experience. I learned so much about animal care and wildlife rehab. The quantity of animals that come in and need help during baby season shows you just how important this job is. Watching animals grow from intake to release is incredibly gratifying. Everyone was super friendly and I met friends I am still close with today. The skills I learned helped me land a job in animal care after graduation.”

    Kaitlin Kornichuk, Summer 2021

  • “Joining Millstone Wildlife Center as an summer intern was the best thing I have done. It was the most rewarding summer and gave me ample opportunities to make connections within the wildlife rehabilitation field as well as state careers in fish and wildlife. This internship provided all the needed guidance and hands on experience from the beginning. I spent every day with a combination crew of awesome humans and awesome critters. Every day was something new and kept me constantly learning. I enjoyed this internship so much I ended up getting my wildlife rehabilitation license myself. Millstone Wildlife Center is the place to be!!”

    Jordan Lincourt, Summer 2021

  • “I got the amazing opportunity to start my summer mornings at MWC. Each day I got the chance to learn and get real hands on experience.”

    Lucy Cook, Summer 2022

  • “This internship experience allowed me to gain hands-on experience with the process of wildlife rehabilitation and learn about the needs of the animals. This experience was an amazing learning opportunity that I will never forget! I was able to gain an abundance of information and experience of wildlife rehabilitation and make connections with other like minded people!”

    Kelsey Herold, Summer 2022