Internship Application

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Address

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone

Are you at least 18 years old?

Internship Specifics

Dates Available for Internship:

Desired Length of Internship (standard is 1-3 months, with preference for longer stays):

Type of Internship – Standard Animal Care or Design Your Own: If a “design your own internship”, please email a proposal to info@peaceridgesanctuary.org

Would you be doing this internship for school credit? If yes, please email specific requirements and necessary forms to info@peaceridgesanctuary.org

Will you need housing during your internship?

Will you have a your own transportation? Note, weekly trips to the grocery store can be provided if you do not have transportation

Background Information

Explain your personal background and experience with animal rights, veganism, social justice, and the sanctuary movement:

Please list any animal protection groups that you belong to:

List any relevant prior experience volunteering with farmed animals, equines, and/or in sanctuary or shelter settings:

List any other previous experience or skills you think would be relevant to this internship:

Why is it important to you to support Peace Ridge Sanctuary and our mission through participation in the volunteer internship program?

How do you feel you would uniquely be able to contribute to PRS as an intern and what qualities do you have that might distinguish you from other applicants?

What do you hope to gain, learn, or experience from your internship?

What other reason(s) do you have for wanting to intern?

How did you find out about Peace Ridge Sanctuary?

Have you visited Peace Ridge Sanctuary before?

Do you currently follow a vegan lifestyle? [Please note, out of respect for our mission and animals, PRS requires strict adherence to veganism (no animal products, no products tested on animals, etc.) while on sanctuary property and at events representing PRS.]

Education & Experience

List all education and/or other formal training, including name/city of institution, number of years completed, graduation date(s), and diploma/degree(s) earned:

List any work experience including name of business worked at, type of business, business location (city/state), business phone, supervisor’s name, dates of employment, duties, reason for leaving:

If you wish to describe any additional work experience, please provide details below:

References

Please list two professional, academic, or personal references not related to you:

Reference #1

Name

Occupation

Phone

Nature of Relationship (professional, academic, personal, etc.)

Number of Years Known

Reference #2

Name

Occupation

Phone

Nature of Relationship (professional, academic, personal, etc.)

Number of Years Known

Additional Information

If there is any additional information you would like us to know when reviewing your application, please briefly describe:

If you are authorized to drive Peace Ridge Sanctuary vehicles (after a review of your driving record) are you willing to drive our vehicles as needed during your internship?

Agreement

Please carefully review and acknowledge the following statements:

I certify that I have not knowingly withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for an internship and that the answers given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that omission or misstatement of material fact on this application may be grounds for rejection of this application or for immediate discharge if I am interning, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. I hereby authorize Peace Ridge Sanctuary to thoroughly investigate my references, work record, education, and other matters (including background checks) related to my suitability for volunteer employment (unless otherwise noted on application) and authorize the references I have listed to disclose to Peace Ridge Sanctuary any information related to my work records without giving me prior notice of this disclosure. I release Peace Ridge Sanctuary from any claims, demands, or liabilities arising out of or related to this disclosure.

Any photos or videos taken in the scope of employment and/or related to Peace Ridge Sanctuary are considered work product and intellectual property of Peace Ridge Sanctuary.

Peace Ridge Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, religion, age, or any other classifications that are protected under applicable federal or state anti-discrimination law.