Fall 2026 Internships (September-December)
Fall internships are a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours per week, carried out with a pre-determined weekly set schedule with flexibility to establish what works best for you. Internships with Appalachian Wild are non-paid and we currently do not provide housing. We do work hard to provide interns a thorough and elaborate experience working with an array of wildlife species in a rehabilitation setting. We make a commitment to all of our interns to help you learn and grow as much as possible during your time with us.
For Wildlife Husbandry interns we look for candidates with the following qualifications:
For Wildlife Husbandry interns we look for candidates with the following qualifications:
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Dedication and reliability
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with fellow interns and volunteers
- Passion for the rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife
- Interest in pursuing or furthering skills for future work with wildlife
Internship Seasons
Spring - January-April
Summer - May-August
Fall - September-December
Spring - January-April
Summer - May-August
Fall - September-December
For questions about internships, please email our Volunteer Program Coordinator, at [email protected]
"My time at the facility with the animals and this compassionate and activated network of people has truly made me finally feel connected and rooted!"
~ AWR Intern 2021
~ AWR Intern 2021