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Our
international oil spill response
has allowed us to venture further
out into the world. In doing this
we have come across countries,
organizations and individuals who
are eager to learn more about aquatic
bird rehabilitation, but have limited
resources available to them on
a local level. We have met many
of these people during oil spills.
IBRRC
is pleased offer internships to
individuals wishing
to pursue a career in general
or oiled bird rehabilitation or
veterinary medicine. Any person
can apply for an international
internship with IBRRC – including
Americans.
The program's most
valuable component is the hands-on
training that is gained at our
new oiled bird rehabilitation centers
in the Los Angeles and San Francisco
areas. These centers of excellence
are home to IBRRC's rehabilitation
program for aquatic birds. Working
within our rehabilitation program
with experienced staff and volunteers
enables interns to gain valuable
skills and knowledge about aquatic
birds not offered in universities.
The experience and
skills gained through this program
empowers them, expanding their
knowledge as they learn the care,
protocols and techniques developed
by IBRRC staff over the past 35
years – knowledge
they can take back to their own
country, and share with others.
Interns learn all aspects of rehabilitation from
capture, initial assessment, and medical treatment to nutrition,
bird washing and staff management. Aquatic birds are challenging
and labor intensive to rehabilitate. Interns learn first hand
the intricacies of waterproofing, housing for each species,
problem solving and learn health management (caring for many
birds at one time). All of these points are important aspects
of oil spill response and oiled bird rehabilitation. Interns
that finish their internship can become members of the IFAW/IBRRC
Oil Spill Response Team and help respond to oil spills on
an international basis.
Interested individuals must:
• Be interested in a career in wild
bird rehabilitation or closely related fields (veterinary
medicine, etc.)
• Must be 18 years or older
• Have current passport and visa (if needed)
• Commit to at least 3 consecutive months of work
• Expect to work a 5-day week
• Provide resume with references and letter explaining
their interest in this program and field of work
• Be responsible for their round-trip airfare
Intern Benefits:
Each intern will receive the following:
• Daily supervision by IBRRC staff
• Involvement with oil spills as they occur locally
• Attendance at IBRRC trainings as they are available
• Access to IBRRC literature and staff
• Two evaluations: one-half way through the internship
and a final at the end and also evaluation as a potential
response team member
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