The West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center (WVRRC) currently has non-paid internship opportunities in the following areas:
Web site development:
The WVRRC.org website needs a facelift. Currently we would like to hear from creative individuals interested in making a difference for our raptors and our organization. Our birds have a story to tell. They include the very symbol of our government, the Bald Eagle, are protected by Federal laws, and essential to our ecosystem – but they have no voice. Can you help tell their story on the Internet? Can you help spread our message, one that we share to more than 10,000 people every year during our education classes? Pitch us your idea for a website. Tell us the best way to do this, and help make it a reality. Hours are very flexible. Contact Keith Parker at keithp@wvrrc.org with your background and ideas.
Fund raising, press releases and public relations:
We need volunteer help developing and sending press releases and materials for distribution to the public, including fund raising materials. If you are a creative person and work well on your own schedule we have an internship for you! Contact Keith Parker at keithp@wvrrc.org with your resume, examples of work you have completed, and your ambitions. Don’t have any experience but want some? We need you as well. Want some public speaking experience? We have a position for you as well.
The West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center (WVRRC) is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1983 for the purpose of rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. Every year, the WVRRC cares for more than sixty birds of prey that have been injured by collisions with vehicles, shot or otherwise injured illegally, or orphaned by storms or encroachment. Treatment and rehabilitation for many of these birds of prey often takes weeks or even months. In addition to rehabilitating eagles, owls, hawks and other raptors, the WVRRC also conducts education classes to more than 10,000 people annually.
The WVRRC is currently undertaking a five-year plan to expand into a new facility on Bunner’s Ridge near Fairmont. We are excited about our growth, and are looking for opportunities to share those opportunities with motivated individuals.
We are passionate about the work we do. Our entire staff is made up of volunteers who are trying to make a difference. Let us know what you are interested in doing to help us. Schedule a time to meet us, and visit with our patients and education birds. Be a part of nature, not apart from nature!