Volunteer Internships
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2011
Oakland Animal Services (OAS), a division of the Oakland Police Department, is the municipal shelter for the city of Oakland, CA. OAS is dedicated to improving the relationship between the citizens of Oakland and its animals. Ensuring both public safety and animal welfare, OAS is responsible for responding to animal‐related calls for service including helping abused, neglected, injured and abandoned animals, investigating animal bites and regulating animal‐related activities within the City.
Summer interns will help enrich the lives of the animals in the OAS adoption program. Interns will specialize in rabbit, cat or dog care. Interns will spend the majority of their time at the shelter socializing animals and conducting adoption counseling. Beyond animal handling skills, interns will have the opportunity to learn about working with the public, veterinary care in a shelter environment, and animal cruelty investigations in weekly seminars. Interns will work side‐by‐side with shelter veterinary and administrative staff, animal control officers and volunteers. Interns will also organize a fund raising event for the shelter.
Please note that this is an an unpaid volunteer position.
Important dates:
Friday, May 20 – Applications due (rolling admissions process)
Monday, June 6 – Final admissions notices sent
Thursday, June 16 – Progam orientation
June 18 to 26 – Ongoing hands‐on training
June 22 to August 10 – Animal care and shelter seminars, Thursday evenings 7‐8pm
Requirements:
• 18 years of age (no exceptions)
• Able to attend intern orientation (June 16) and complete training no later than June 23 (3‐6 sessions 1‐2hr each)
• Attend 6 out of 8 Thursday evening seminars
• Commit to a minimum of 20hr/week for 6 weeks (after completing training)
Application Information:
If you have any questions, please email oas.internship@gmail.com.
To apply, send a completed application, cover letter and CV or resume to oas.internship@gmail.com.
Click here for an application form to complete.
