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Intern alongside field experts and veterinarians in one of Greece’s most renowned Environmental Centers. As a Wildlife Conservation intern, you’ll focus on the protection of wildlife, fauna and natural habitats. With an emphasis on scientific methodology, Wildlife Conservation interns can assist with conducting research, providing environmental education, and raising public awareness related to biodiversity and conservation.
What to expect from your Wildlife Conservation internship:
- Assist field experts and veterinarians actively involved in wildlife conservation efforts.
- Help to protect and restore the biodiversity of Greece.
- Enjoy traveling and living in the charming village of Aetos, with easy access to wider Northern Greece and the Mediterranean.
Your internship abroad host organization:
- NGO Environmental Center
Eligibility requirement
Wildlife Conservation internships in Greece are suitable for applicants who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study in Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Animal Science or a related field. Resilience to variations of weather and climate is required. Plan your internship with the season and climate in mind.
Language requirements for this internship
This internship in Greece is conducted in English.
Associated career paths
Associated career paths for our Wildlife Conservation Internship include: Veterinarian, Biologist, Ecologist, Environmental or Habitat Specialist, Herpetologist, Education and Outreach Program Coordinator, Park Management Specialist, Ranger, Community Relations and Outreach Manager, Chief Sustainability Officer, Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator.
Internship details
Wildlife Conservation internships in Greece take place in the small village of Aetos. Come prepared to develop your skills and understanding of diverse conservation practices, assisting experienced and passionate experts, actively involved in wildlife conservation efforts.
This is an in-country internship, with accommodation included. You can explore remote internships, if you are looking for an internship program that you can undertake from home.
The Environmental Center which hosts Intern Abroad HQ’s Wildlife Conservation internships in Greece was initially established to aid in the prevention of unlawful bear and wolf imprisonment, along with the rescue of such wildlife. Today, the organization focuses on the protection of wildlife fauna and natural habitat, working to enhance scientific research, environmental education, and public awareness campaigns.
The center focuses on the conservation of large carnivores (including brown bears and wolves) and mountainous ecosystems in Greece and the Balkans. In addition to this, they assist in the breeding and donation of Hellenic shepherd dogs to local stock-breeders in an attempt to help remedy damage caused by wild carnivores.
As a Wildlife Conservation intern, you’ll collaborate alongside a team of experts and veterinarians actively involved in wildlife conservation efforts “in situ” and “ex situ”. An important part of your work will be the collection of scientific data, research and field tasks, allowing you to gain experience in practical and theoretical conservation topics, wildlife observation, species surveys and general environmental maintenance.
In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in, gaining some introductory knowledge, and establishing which research projects you would like to focus on for your remaining weeks. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing and where your interests lie. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, your goals and expectations etc.
Our Wildlife Conservation internship placements are available from the first week of April until the last week of October. Conditions are hot in the summer months, especially during July and August. During the peak of summer, many Greek people take prolonged vacation and some of the other internship placements in Greece (such as Medical and STEM internships) are closed in July and August. Outdoor activities can be physically demanding and a reasonable level of fitness is required of participants, along with a passion for the environment and the great outdoors. Come prepared to be flexible and adaptable to conditions and site priorities. Preferences are subject to availability, as conservation and research priorities vary throughout the year.
Typical Schedule
- Monday to Friday, up to 8 hours per day. Flexibility is a key requirement, as the unpredictable nature of tasks may require shift work (8am to 2pm or 2pm to 8pm). Interns should be adaptable, proactive and willing to help where it’s needed. You will be welcome to adapt your schedule or contribute extra hours, provided that discussion and agreement to do so takes place between you and your coordinator/supervisor. Scheduled activities can vary according to weather, season, and research requirements.