Pre-Vet Opportunities

International Opportunities

Volunteers for Ecological & Humanitarian Projects
Israel, South Africa, Kenya, Nepal, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Portugal and Thailand

Description: GoEco presents an exciting travel concept for people who are eager to travel and to contribute at the same time to the welfare of the local population and ecosystem they visit. You will visit amazing sites around the world, where you will be able to join, with other like-minded people, nature conservation and humanitarian projects supported by local communities.
Eligibility: Volunteer projects usually require the following minimum requirements: Age 18 and above (for most projects); Reasonable standard of English; Good physical condition; Flexibility to live in a different environment with changes in diet, living conditions, weather and with people from all over the world, etc; Meet the basic conditions listed in the Project Registration Form You should know that there are also projects that accept families with children.

Duration: Certain projects have strict date requirements, but many projects are quite flexible and often can accommodate your timetable. We therefore suggest that you read as much as possible about the country that you are going to and ask for guidance from the GoEco team and the project managers.

Contact: Rozanis 13, Tel Aviv Israel
Phone: ++972(0)3 6474208
Web: http://www.goeco.org/tag/Volunteer_for_Development
May require fundraising

Pennsylvania

Zoological Society of Philadelphia, PA at Philadelphia Zoo

Our career internship program is one of the many ways the Philadelphia Zoo demonstrates a commitment to its mission of conservation, education, science and recreation. Through our internships, we provide practical, high-quality experiences that help you achieve your academic and professional goals. Recent college graduates and career changers are encouraged to apply. Please note that all internships are unpaid and the Zoo does not provide housing.

Contact zoointerns@phillyzoo.org or 215-243-5200 for more information.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, we do not have application deadlines for our internships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To apply, please submit a completed intern application, letter of interest stating which internship(s) you are applying for and why, resume, letter of recommendation and copy of your college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable). Please compile all the required documents and submit them as a complete packet to:

Philadelphia Zoo

Human Resources Department, Internships
3400 West Girard Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196

**ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**

 All interns are required to submit a cleared PA State Criminal Background Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance prior to beginning work at the Philadelphia Zoo. You may download both forms as Adobe PDF documents by clicking the links above or visit https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp to apply online for the PA State Criminal Background Check.

Interns whose permanent residence is outside Pennsylvania may also need to complete an FBI clearance including fingerprinting.
Application:

http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/getdoc/93ca9223-6480-49e2-a8b7-d7403d3443f8/InternApplication2010.htm

Bronx Zoo

Description: The Education Department of the Bronx Zoo offers summer internships for fall internships to qualified college students, recent graduates. Summer interns are expected to work 30-35 hours per week. Summer applicants should be outstanding 3rd and 4th year undergraduates.

Eligibility: Experience in teaching is highly desirable, interest in wildlife and the ability to relate to children are essential. Applicants should be 3rd and 4th year undergraduates in good standing. Minority students are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should possess a strong background in one or more of these areas:

Environmental Education
Natural History
Zoology
Ecology
Biology

Spring and fall interns team teach in our school programs for elementary school children. Summer interns work in the Zoo's camp programs or with the Girls for Planet Earth Summit.

Duration: full summer (approx. 10 weeks)
Deadline: Materials due two months prior to start of internship

Contact: The Wildlife Conservation Society
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10460
(718) 220-5100
Fax: (718) 365-3300
Web: http://bronxzoo.com/classes-and-programs.aspx