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Back to Nature's Internship Program (un-paid)

Credit currently can only be accepted via UCF's Biology Department

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Spring/Fall Internship(15 week period):

97.5 hour requirement, Beginning level, or one credit hour (6.5hrs/wk)
187.5 hour requirement, Intermediate level, or 2 credit hours(12.5hrs/wk)
277.5 hour requirement, Advanced level, or 3 credit hours(18.5hrs/wk)

Summer Internship(13 week period):

84.5 hour requirement, Beginning level, or one credit hour (6.5hrs/wk)
162.5 hour requirement, Intermediate level, or 2 credit hours(12.5hrs/wk)
240.5 hour requirement, Advanced level, or 3 credit hours(18.5hrs/wk)

These hours are obtained during a 13-15 wk period.. Our internship program is offered 3 times in a year, following the college semester schedule. Spring Internship(Jan-April), Summer Internship(May-August), and Fall internship(August-December). Any volunteer hours obtained before or after this period, will not be included in the internship.

Further Requirements:

Approval is based upon space, proof of tetanus shot, age, and permission by refuge intern coordinator. A waiver and manual must be read and signed prior to start date. ALL UCF accredited internships must be approved first by Back To Nature's intern coordinator.
A set schedule must be given in advance to fulfill your hour requirements throughout the internship. This schedule can be changed upon approval by BTN staff only.

 6.5 hours/wk (at a minimum of 4 hours per shift) is required in a 13-15 week period for those obtaining a beginning level internship.
12.5 hours/wk (at a minimum of 4 hours per shift) is required in a 13-15 week period for those obtaining an intermediate level internship.
18.5 hours/wk (at a minimum of 4 hours per shift) is required in a 13-15 week period for those obtaining an advanced level internship.
*To inquire more about our internship programs, please come to the refuge and ask to speak with the intern coordinator.

*If you are a UCF biology major, you may qualify for an accredited internship, following the same guidelines. Please speak to your Biology dept. advisor(Frank Logiudice) for registration and approval.

* If you are interested, please contact us AND come to the refuge to speak with the intern/volunteer coordinator for approval and information. We are closed to the public on Mondays.