Partnerships

Unity College has partnered with Wild Care in Cape Cod, Massachusetts to offer exclusive opportunities for internships for Unity College students.

Spring Application Deadline: December 31st

Summer Application Deadline: Feb 28th

Fall Application Deadline: July 1st

Interns committing to a 40 to 50-hour work-week will receive a weekly stipend of $100.00.

WILD CARE, Inc. is a wildlife rehabilitation center located in Eastham (Cape Cod), Massachusetts.

Annually, Wild Care admits over 1,800 animals, native to Cape Cod, the Islands and southeastern Massachusetts for rehabilitation and orphan rearing. Interns receive training and gain experience in rehabilitation techniques, volunteer management, and public education, from staff and veterinarians volunteering their services.

Wild Care accepts interns for the spring, summer, and fall of each year. Maximum length of an internship is negotiable, contingent on performance, and is at the discretion of the Director. Applicants must be prepared to make a minimum commitment of eight weeks.

Interns work under the direct supervision of the licensed staff and in cooperation with the Director and other volunteers. The extent of a student’s experience depends on the type of situations presented by the animals admitted and the comfort level of the intern.

When you submit your application, be sure to indicate that you are a Unity College student to receive preferential status.

https://www.wildcarecapecod.org/internship/ 

Rehabilitation
1) Serve as a member of the medical and rehabilitative team.
2) Maintain and prepare species and age-appropriate housing, aviaries, and cages.
3) Prepare species-specific nutritional diets and feeding regimens.
4) Participate and assist in the admission, triage and assessment of wildlife arriving at Wild
Care.
5) Participate and assist in the planning and delivery of wildlife rescues and releases.
6) Maintain and assist with the general maintenance, grounds, and life support systems of the
center.
7) Work closely with the volunteers in the Baby Bird Program, effectively organizing volunteers
and delegating tasks (spring/summer months only).

8) Participate in the treatment and routine examination of wildlife patients.

Education
1) Research local wildlife natural history, behaviors, habits, and habitat.
2) Learn to identify seasonal native wildlife in juvenile and adult forms.
3) Participate, develop, and assist in education and outreach programs when applicable.

Conservation
1) Document and assist in record-keeping and database management for research.
2) Disseminate important information to the general public about local wildlife through our
wildlife rehabilitation hotline and in person.
3) Research and develop potential non-evasive projects either in-situ or ex-situ for the
conservation of local species at the discretion of the Executive Director.

* For HL students seeking college credits through this internship, Wild Care will work within the student’s curriculum in conjunction with college personnel.

Unity College has partnered with Discover Eden to provide preferential access to experiential courses in South Africa during summer 2023 for Unity College students.

Discover Eden courses are carefully designed to provide a meaningful introduction to a wide range of conservation arenas. These experiential courses better equip early career graduates or undergraduate students in the ecological sciences as they plan their future career by exposing them to hands-on conservation with some of South Africa’s top conservationists. 

Once you arrive in South Africa, the courses are all-inclusive, providing accommodation, food, and a full schedule of interactive experiences, meaning no hidden costs for your budget. Discover Eden will accompany you from airport pick-up to drop-off, offering guidance and support throughout your experience, making it as meaningful and rewarding as possible. 

There are 3 tours: Ecology (3-weeks), Big 5 (3-weeks), and Marine Biology (2-weeks) during the summer months. Experiences have a maximum capacity of 8 students and costs between $3,000-$4,000 per course. This includes pick up and drop off from the identified airport and all lodging, food, and activities detailed in the itinerary.  

Click the links for a full description, course cost, and to submit your application. 

When you submit your application, be sure to indicate that you are a Unity College student to receive preferential status.

Learners are expected to participate fully in each experience, making sure they are ready on time for each activity, and immersing themselves in each experience. Learners need to be respectful of each other and the organizations we partner with, giving good conduct and being understanding of cultural differences.

There are no minimum requirements to participate in a Discover Eden course.

Experience opportunities shall be offered, and preference will be given, to HL and DE learners by Discover Eden conditional upon Discover Eden receiving adequate application materials by the established due date from Unity College HL or DE student(s). Discover Eden will have ultimate authority to judge the suitability of any learner applicant as meeting the internship’s minimum qualifications and requirements. HL students who would like to participate without earning internship credit are not required to register for credit to take part in this opportunity. Both DE undergraduate and graduate students may apply to participate in this experience to increase hands-on skills in their field, but without academic credit.