Interns

Interns: For Ag students, vet students and those interested in animal rights, animal welfare and sanctuary careers we offer a broad range of training with these "exotic" pigs. Interns may sign up for either of the following programs, depending on the time they can allot. Certificates are awarded at the end of the internship and a letter of reference provided detailing the work and expertise developed during the internship. Many universities also give course credit for internships. We will be glad to work with the appropriate persons to set up a schedule that meets their curriculum. Space is limited. Room and board is provided.

*Topics*	*Level 1 (4-5 weeks)*	*Level 2 (2- 3 months)*
*Pig introductions; who they are, how they got here*	X	X
*Hands- on tusk and feet trims*	X	X
*Handling the problem pig (biter/ stresser)*	X	X
*Handling sick and injured pigs*	X	X
*Nutritional needs and feeds*	X	X
*Special diets*	X	X
*Transporting a pig safely*	X	X
*Pastures/forage and toxic weeds (seasonal)*	X	X
*Medications in common use*	X	X
*Hand’s on with our vets (1 day to 5 day option for vet students)*		X
*Pain management in arthritic and geriatric pigs*	X	X
*Basic sanctuary operations books/calls/emails/fundraising/rescues/transports*	X	X
*Marketing plans and concepts*		X
*Grant writing*		X
Setting up interstate transports the laws		X
*Solving pig problems at the source (before they become sanctuary problems)*		X
*“Resistance- free” education to pet owners*		X
*Adoptions and home evaluations*		X
*The Press*		X
*The IRS, the state and all that red tape*		X

Requirements for any live in positions:

	*Non smoker*
	*Over 18 years of age*
	*Valid drivers license*
	*US or Canadian citizen*
	*No history of serious allergic reactions to bee stings, cats or common antibiotics*
	*No criminal record*

Copy and paste the form below into an email to apply. Also become a member of a new data base service of people who have experience in sanctuary work that are looking for placement and sanctuaries offering internships or needing emergency help. Email Holchoko@hotmail.com for details.

Volunteer and Intern Information Worksheet Date:____________

*Name*	*Have you ever worked at a sanctuary or animal shelter? Yes No*
*Address*	*Where?*
*Phone*	*Reference from that work experience*
*Email*	*Personal reference & phone*
*Age*	*Do you have pets now?* *Will you want to bring them? (some restrictions apply)*
*Education completed (circle)* *HS College 2 yr College 4 yr Post grad*	*Own transportation?*
*Major area of study*	*Computer proficiency with MS Office* *Some good power user*
*Are you vegetarian? Vegan? Other?*	*Why do you want to work with piggies?*