INTERNSHIPS AT CHENOA
Chenoa Manor offers a limited number of high school and college students hands-on internships each year, providing a unique and rewarding opportunity to experience what goes into operating an independent animal sanctuary and youth learning center.
Chenoa is a safe place for learning and growth, and our program centers on developing four key skill sets in each intern:
Farm Hand
Interns are involved in the daily work of the farm, helping to feed, water and look after the animal residents, along with lending a hand to other grounds maintenance and related tasks. We encourage you to breathe deeply, look closely and experience life at the pace of the animals who call Chenoa home.
Advocate
Since Chenoa Manor depends entirely on public support to continue operations, it is important for us to get the word out about the good work going on at the farm. As an intern you will help us in this goal by documenting what has been particularly meaningful to you during your internship. This can be through journaling, blogging, video blogging or whatever medium interests you.
Fundraiser
Raising donations from the community is a big part of what enables us to help animals and youth in need. We have a wish list of potential projects at Chenoa that would help to improve the lives of residents and strengthen our educational programs. During your internship you will be asked to choose a project or suggest one of your own and work to raise funds in support of that project.
This will give you the experience of creating and implementing a project from start to finish, and will give you the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at Chenoa. With guidance and support from our volunteers, Interns are required to raise a minimum of $500 by the end of their internship.
Artist
As a safe haven for those in need, Chenoa Manor strives to create a space that encourages compassion and respect for all beings. We feel that art, in all of its various forms, is another way to show the inherent connection between our lives and that of the natural environment.
As an intern, you can help create an art project, using your unique vision and talents, to display for future visitors to the Manor.
In 2025, we will be offering two 5-week Spring/Summer Internship sessions – dates TBD. If you are interested in applying, please send an email to [email protected] to learn more.
Help Chenoa
We can’t do this important work without your help.
If you can’t donate, there are other ways to get involved.