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Internship Information
The
hard work and dedication of Farm Sanctuary interns has been a vital
part of our work since Farm Sanctuary began in 1986. Your commitment
helps us rescue, care for and advocate for suffering victims of
food animal production every day.
VOLUNTEER
ASSIGNMENTS
Internships are available in the following departments:
Administration, Campaign, Development, Education, Communication,
and Shelter. Specific responsibilities and qualifications vary by
department. For more information, please check the listing sheet
for the position that you are applying for.
HOUSING
Housing is offered at no charge for all Farm Sanctuary interns at
our Orland and Watkins Glen facilities and includes shared bedroom,
bathroom, and kitchen facilities. Interns are required to share
in household cleaning chores and keep community areas clean for
the comfort of everyone living together. We regret that we cannot
accommodate companion animals.
Housing and housing assistance are not provided for the NYC Outreach, NYC Development, or DC Campaigns positions. These positions are ideal for people already residing in these locations, or for people that can provide their own accommodations.
MEALS
Interns are responsible for buying and preparing their own food.
For internships where housing is provided, weekly trips to the grocery
store are provided for interns without vehicles.
SCHEDULES
Interns volunteer a full-time, 40-hour a week schedule. Scheduling
varies by department.
EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Optional educational programs are provided for all interns. These
may include, but are not limited to: History of Farm Sanctuary,
Stockyard Investigations, Basics of Animal Care, How to Start and
Operate a Farm Animal Shelter, and Vegan Resources. All interns
will have the opportunity to give their preferences for topics,
and we will try to accommodate as many of these choices as possible.
VEGAN
LIVING
Out of respect for the animals and the work that Farm Sanctuary
does, all staff and interns are required to be vegan while on sanctuary
premises. Vegan living includes diet (no meat, dairy products, eggs,
honey, or other animal byproducts), personal care items (cruelty-free
and no animal byproducts), and clothing (no leather, silk or wool).
AVAILABILITY
Most Farm Sanctuary internships are available year round. Positions are filled on an ongoing basis as applications are received. Summer positions fill quickly, so if you're interested in these months, be sure to contact us well in advance. The deadline for summer applications is February 28. Applications for summer positions received after this date will be reviewed based on need and may be considered in the event of a cancellation. We also encourage you to consider an internship during a non-summer month. Our need for dedicated interns from September through April is as great as ever.
TO
APPLY
To apply for a Farm Sanctuary Internship, fill out our online Internship
Application, or call our national office at 607-583-2225 to
request one by mail.
QUESTIONS?
For questions about our Volunteer Internship Program, please call 607-583-2225 ext. 222 or email intern@farmsanctuary.org.
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