Summer Internship
Applications Open Now – February 28, 2026
Winding Branch Ranch is accepting applications for a Summer Educational Internship for two individuals interested in animal welfare, nonprofit work, education, and ethical, sustainable farming.
This is a learning-focused internship designed to provide supervised exposure to farm animal care in a sanctuary setting, along with insight into nonprofit operations, education programs, and communications.
Program Details
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Duration: 8 weeks (June–July 2026)
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Time Commitment: Approximately 15–25 hours per week (mornings), scheduled flexibly around learning goals and availability
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Stipend: $75 per week to help offset incidental participation expenses
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Academic Credit: Available, depending on requirements
What You'll Learn
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Humane and ethical farm animal care through observation and supervised participation
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Animal behavior, enrichment, and welfare practices
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Introductory nonprofit operations and outreach
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Communications support, including animal profiles, web content, and basic graphic design
Who Should Apply
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Applicants must be 17 years or older. Applicants under 18 must provide parent or guardian consent.
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Comfortable in an outdoor, farm-based environment
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No prior animal experience required
This is an educational internship, not employment. The $75 stipend is not wages and is not tied to hours worked. There is no guarantee of future employment.
Applications are open through February 28, 2026.
Selected applicants will be invited to a brief interview and on-site learning visit. Offers will be made shortly after the application deadline.