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Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone with area code:
Day:
Eve:
E-Mail Address:
Date of Birth:
Dates Available:	from month day year
	to month day year
(internships begin on the first of every month)
Preferred Length of Internship:	months
Positions available: Orland, CA Shelter Project Intern Orland, CA Education Department Intern NY Communications Department Intern NY Development Department Intern NY Development Services Intern NY Education Department Intern NY Shelter Project Intern NY Website Development Intern Acton, CA Shelter Intern Education Department Research Intern (available at any location or offsite)
1st position preference
2nd position preference

Please feel free to submit and refer to your resume for any of the following questions, however please be sure that all information requested here is supplied on the resume. A resume and writing sample must be submitted for the Communications, Development, Education, and Campaigns Department Internships.

Resume and writing sample can be sent to intern@farmsanctuary.org; please indicate the date you submitted your application when sending these materials.

Please list all education and training (Name of institution, city and state, # of years completed, list any degrees or diploma earned):
Please list any prior volunteer experience relevant to the position you are applying for:
Please list any animal protection groups that you belong to:
How did you first hear about the Farm Sanctuary internship program?
What do you hope to learn during your internship?
What do you feel are your best qualifications to be a Farm Sanctuary Intern?
Please explain briefly your personal background and experience with animal rights/welfare and veganism:
Are you a vegetarian?	yes no
Do you practice a vegan (no meat, dairy products or eggs) lifestyle?	yes no
If no to either question, are you willing to practice a vegan lifestyle while at Farm Sanctuary?	yes no
Do you care for companion animals?	yes no
If yes, do you have someone to care for your animals during an internship?	yes no
The following questions are department specific. Please complete the section(s) for the position or department you are applying for.
Shelter Department Administration and Development Departments Education, Campaign and Communication Departments
SHELTER DEPARTMENT:
Please describe any previous experience working with animals:
Please describe any previous farm and equipment experience:
ADMINISTRATIVE and DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS:
Please describe all previous computer experience:
Please describe any other relevant clerical experience:
EDUCATION, CAMPAIGN and COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENTS:
Please describe any previous experience relevant to this position:
FOR ALL APPLICANTS - PLEASE USE THIS SPACE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS:
Employment History
Please list two most recent employers.
Name of Employer:
Phone:
Type of Business:
Supervisor's Name:
Address:
Dates of Employment:	From to
Your Position and Duties:
Reason for Leaving:
May we contact this employer for a reference?	Yes
	No
Name of Employer:
Phone:
Type of Business:
Supervisor's Name:
Address:
Dates of Employment: From to
Your Position and Duties:
Reason for Leaving:
May we contact this employer for a reference?	Yes
	No
REFERENCES
Please list two individuals not related to you who can provide a personal or work reference. All applicants are also welcome to submit written letters of recommendation.
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Occupation:
# of Years Known:
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Occupation:
# of Years Known:
Please read carefully, and confirm by checking the boxes below: I understand that nothing contained in this application or conveyed in any interview is intended to create an employment contract between me and Farm Sanctuary.
I understand that this is an unpaid volunteer position.
I certify that the answers given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I have read and understand the intern information page describing Farm Sanctuary's program
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