International interns may also receive travel reimbursement. As an indication of the kinds of people who have received Sanctuary internships, we refer you to the biographical sketches for the Fall 1997 Interns , Spring 1997 Interns and Fall 1996 Interns . Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1934, whose mission is to foster the conservation of birds of prey worldwide and their Appalachian environments. The Sanctuary offers internships in Education, Research, and Monitoring. Interns work together with staff members on projects at the Sanctuary and gain hands-on experience in their chosen fields.
Emphasis is on program development and presentation.
Interns are trained in the care and use of captive live raptors for education. Each education intern works together with Sanctuary staff to complete a project that may include the development of new programs or teaching materials for Sanctuary or off-site use. Responsibilities include capturing and banding birds, studying hawk migration, conducting library research, and managing Sanctuary databases. Research interns also participate in some interpretive activities for Sanctuary visitors. Each research intern works with Sanctuary staff on Sanctuary research projects.