Internship Program 

Internship Program 

The CAWS Internship Program is open to individuals who are passionate about animal welfare and wish to gain practical experience in rescue, rehabilitation, shelter management, veterinary assistance, and community outreach.

Eligibility Categories

✅ Veterinary Students

✅ Veterinary Graduates

✅ Para-Veterinary Students (Veterinary Polytechnic, Livestock Assistant, Veterinary Assistant and related courses)

✅ Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Students

✅ Life Sciences Students (Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Wildlife Biology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, etc.)

✅ General Internship Applicants with a demonstrated interest in animal welfare, rescue, rehabilitation, advocacy, or NGO operations

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Compassion and respect for animals

• Willingness to participate in field visits, rescue operations, and shelter activities

• Commitment to follow CAWS policies, safety protocols, and ethical standards

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Basic communication and documentation skills

Areas of Internship

🐾 Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation

🏥 Veterinary Assistance

🐕 Shelter Management & Animal Care

🧠 Animal Behaviour & Welfare

📋 Documentation & Case Reporting

📢 Community Outreach & Awareness

💻 NGO Administration & Operations

📸 Media, Photography & Social Media

Important Note

The internship is voluntary and unpaid. No stipend, salary, honorarium, reimbursement, employment benefit, or financial compensation shall be provided. 

A Certificate of Completion will be issued only upon the successful completion of the internship, subject to satisfactory attendance, performance, conduct, and compliance with CAWS policies and internship requirements.

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