In conjunction with National Science Week 2017, Kaarakin is offering FREE internship opportunities for high school students.
In conjunction with National Science Week 2017, Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre is offering FREE internship opportunities for high school students (years 7 – 12) interested in the environment, conservation and wildlife sectors.
Kaarakin is providing these opportunities to encourage students through hands on experience to pursue a future career in these fields. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to assist with Kaarakin’s ongoing environmental and conservation activities along with interacting and observing the black cockatoos, dingoes, kangaroos and emus located on site in Martin, Perth WA.
What is involved?
- Meet and interact with black cockatoos, emus, kangaroos and dingoes
- Participate in avian management procedures and practices
- Be involved in a land based conservation activity
- Engage in a dingo conservation (August 19th) or parrot behavior (August 26th) focus talk
Requirements
- Must be a high school student (year 7 – 12)
- Interested in the environmental, conservation or wildlife sectors
- Register to attend as places are limited
Internship Dates
This is a ONE day internship with the opportunity to attend on one of the dates listed below:
- Saturday, 19th August, 2017 (9:00am – 2:30pm)
- Saturday, 26th August, 2017 (9:00am – 2:30pm)
Registration
- OPEN on Monday the 17th of July from 9:00am
- CLOSE on Monday the 7th of August at 5:00pm
- One internship per student limit
- Register at https://www.trybooking.com/QUSD
