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ARF offers a variety of internship positions within our different departments including Animal Care, Volunteer Services, People Connect, and Development. Interns have the opportunity to work with a highly visible, community-oriented non-profit, helping to enrich the lives of the animals that come through ARF’s doors and contributing to the overall operation of the organization.
Requirements for ARF internships, including duration and hours per week, vary by department and can be found in the descriptions below. Upon completion of an internship, interns may request a letter of recommendation from their immediate supervisor. Please note that internships are unpaid volunteer positions, and application does not guarantee selection.
General Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years in age
- Passion for animal welfare
- Familiarity with PC use, including Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal instructions
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure
- No allergic conditions which would be aggravated by animals present in the work place (this would be a disqualification)
- Willingness to commit to a three-month internship
Internship Options
Animal Care
Use your animal handling skills to provide daily cleaning, enrichment, and feeding for ARF’s canine and feline shelter guests. Assist with non-animal work such as cleaning bowls, restocking, laundry, sweeping, and mopping.
Time frame: 3 months, 15-20 hours per week
Requirements Specific to Animal Care Positions:
- Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances, and to humanely restrain animals when necessary
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and push moderately heavy objects
- Ability to work with cleaning chemicals such as bleach, Simple Green, and Trifectant
Administrative
Utilize your organizational skills, learn about non-profit marketing and advertising, and experience the overall business operation of a key program in a non-profit organization from a position in ARF’s Development, People Connect, or Volunteer Services department.
Time frame: Approximately 3 months, 10-15 hours per week
Requirements Specific to Administrative Positions:
- High school graduate
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Experience working on computers and ability to learn programs as needed
Please email your completed application and resume, in PDF format, to volunteer@arf.net, with “Internship” in the subject line.
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