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Wildlife Rescue Volunteering
WILDLIFE COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

HOW TO APPLY

SEND YOUR CV + SHORT EXPLANATION WHY YOU WANT TO DO THIS INTERNSHIP:
CONTACT@MALAYSIANWILDLIFE.ORG

♥ FULL-TIME, VOLUNTEER BASIS
♥ DURATION: 1 MONTH OR MORE
♥ LOCATION: PROJECT SITE
♥ TRAINING PROVIDED
♥ PERSONAL MENTOR
♥ KUALA LUMPUR STAY OPTIONAL
♥ ONLY £695/MONTH FEE (ACCOMMODATION/FOOD)

“It really is an amazing opportunity to get some marketing and conservation experience!”

Vlada Kantorovich from London (2018 Malaysia intern)

Develop Digital skills for Wildlife Communication

Poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking are at crisis levels, especially in Asia. The rescue centres that we support need urgent help. Hence the Wildlife Communication Internship! There is not only the hands-on work of feeding, enrichment and caring for the animals such as, gibbons, orangutans, sun bears, birds, deer and other rainforest animals.

In addition, we need effective communication to different audiences: potential volunteers or interns, possible donors or school groups and universities. This requires communication skills such as excellent writing or photography and video. Good knowledge of Social Media and creating Digital Content is also very helpful.

Borneo wildlife communication internshipDiverse work experience

So this internship is definitely varied and offers a range of learning opportunities. Particularly, it ranges from animal care and veterinary practice to blogging or social media content with images and video.

You will receive training and support for all these activities. Also, you get support from a personal mentor who is on permanent call.

Experience the fascinating sights and tastes of Kuala Lumpur

You have the option to start your internship in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. So plenty of chances for sightseeing, entertainment, and delicious local food. Your base is a comfortable shared apartment, very close to the iconic twin towers in the bustling city centre. It is near shops and public transport

For your work experience, you go on a field trip ( 2 to 4 weeks) to your chosen wildlife project to get to know the conservation work and its impact. This travel can be to any of our partner projects in West Malaysia, Borneo or Indonesia. Your internship includes a discounted fee for your project visit. The local project team will be tailor your role to your own interests as much as possible.

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER:

  • Strong passion for wildlife (preferably a relevant degree)
  • Some experience of communications, social media
  • Strong interest in acquiring digital communication skills
  • Highly organised and self-motivated
  • Good IT competency and use of own laptop
  • Good level of fitness to work in tropical conditions (rainforest)
  • Flexibility to adapt to different culture
  • Good level of English, written and verbal

WHAT YOU CAN GAIN:

  • Hands-on field experience in animal rescue and rehabilitation
  • Scope for animal behaviour or veterinary study
  • Social Media Management for wildlife conservation
  • Content Creation skills such as professional blogging
  • Develop your photography or video skills
  • Immersion into a different culture
  • Explore beautiful Malaysia and Asia region
  • Gain CV and career skills and develop your network

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

  • This internship is on a VOLUNTEER basis. You will be provided with training and personal mentoring
  • Book your own international travel to and from the conservation project, via Kuala Lumpur
  • Accommodation and food at a subsidized rate: £695 per month for your project stay. Plus, you will stay in a comfortable shared apartment with a private room with an aircon, bathroom, and kitchen. This is optional and the fee is MYR500/week or MYR2000/month.
  • NOT INCLUDED: travel, personal insurance, visa, and food while in Kuala Lumpur. When travelling to the project, you may need some vaccinations, but this depends on your chosen project which can be in Malaysia or Indonesia.
  • Option to extend your internship depending on satisfactory performance

Apply to:
contact@malaysianwildlife.org

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS INTERNSHIP, THEN PLEASE ASK

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