Co-op Internship
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DESIRED CO-OPSHIP DURATION (HOW MANY MONTHS/WEEKS): *
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THE PROGRAM IS FREE. HOWEVER, WE REQUIRE A $200 DEPOSIT AND A $25.00 NON-REFUNDABLE ADMIN FEE, TOTALLING $225. THE $200 DEPOSIT IS REFUNDED ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR PROGRAM (NON-REFUNDABLE IF PROGRAM IS TERMINATED EARLY). THIS DEPOSIT MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL. DUE TO COVID-19, ALL CO-OPS AND INTERNS MUST ADHERE TO ALL GOVERNMENTAL PROTOCOLS. A MINIMUM OF 128 HOURS MUST BE COMPLETED TO RECEIVE A REFERENCE.
The applicant understands that Co-opships are strictly volunteer positions and that they will not be paid any money. As a Co-op, the applicant is essentially a day intern. They will help care for/feed animals, clean, paint, and assist in examinations. The applicant will not solely be allowed to care for animals and instead will be co-parenting with an intern. The minimum commitment is 4 weeks at 4/5 days per week, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. HOURS WILL DIFFER CONSIDERABLY as the seasons change. The applicant understands that all information disclosed in this application is confidential for their safety and the safety of others and that all questions in this application must be answered truthfully and completely.
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PRESENT OR MOST RECENT SCHOOL ATTENDED: *
IS THIS CO-OPSHIP SCHOOL RELATED? *
MAJOR /COURSE (IF APPLICABLE): *
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YEAR OF STUDY:
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DOES THIS COUNT TOWARD A SCHOOL PROGRAM? *
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT CRITTER CARE'S 
CO-OP PROGRAM?
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WHY DO YOU WANT TO COME TO CRITTER CARE? WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU WILL LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE? *
CRITTER CARE WILDLIFE SOCIETY REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE CO-OP PROGRAM. HAVE YOU SUBMITTED ONE OR PROOF THAT ONE HAS BEEN ORDERED TO crittercare3@shaw.ca? *
WHAT SKILLS DO YOU THINK YOU CAN BRING TO OUR TEAM? *
WHAT GOALS DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR STAY AT CRITTER CARE? HOW DO YOU PLAN ON ACHIEVING THEM? *
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE CAREER ASPIRATIONS OR ACADEMIC PLANS? *
IS HAVING A SET WORK SCHEDULE IMPORTANT TO YOU? *
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR HOUSEHOLD CHORES? IF SO, WHICH ONES? *
INTERNING AT CRITTER CARE INVOLVES BEING ON YOUR FEET FOR HOURS AT A TIME, REPETITIVE WORK, PHYSICAL LABOUR (LIFTING HEAVY OBJECTS SOMETIMES OVER 50 LBS), AND OUTDOOR WORK DURING ALL TYPES OF WEATHER (PAINTING, SCRUBBING, ETC.). ARE YOU WILLING AND ABLE TO PERFORM THESE DUTIES? *
DO YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL, THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR PERFORMANCE ? *
DO YOU HAVE ANY DISABILITIES, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, OR OTHER AFFLICTIONS (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL) THAT COULD HINDER YOUR PERFORMANCE? *
DO YOU HAVE ALLERGIES, ASTHMA, INJURIES, OR ANY TYPE OF CHRONIC ILLNESS?
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IF YES, WHAT ARE THEY?
ARE YOU PRESENTLY ON MEDICATION(S)? *
IF YES, WHAT ARE THEY AND WHAT ILLNESS(ES) ARE THEY TREATING?
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME: *
RELATIONSHIP TO YOU: *
HOME PHONE NUMBER: *
WORK PHONE NUMBER: *
CELL PHONE NUMBER: *
EMAIL ADDRESS: *
PERSONAL REFERENCE (NOT A FAMILY MEMBER):
NAME: *
RELATIONSHIP TO YOU: *
HOME PHONE NUMBER: *
CELL PHONE NUMBER: *
EMAIL ADDRESS: *
ACADEMIC OR WORK REFERENCE:
NAME: *
OCCUPATION: *
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HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION (REQUIRED BY OUR INSURER)
DO YOU HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE? *
INSURANCE COMPANY NAME: *
POLICY NUMBER: *
If you are not a Canadian citizen, you must bring $100+ in cash in case you need to go to a medical clinic. You may be reimbursed by your insurance company when you return home. Critter Care Wildlife Society will not be responsible for medical expenses.
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CO-OPSHIPS RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS AT 4/5 DAYS A WEEK, WHICH WILL BE SCHEDULED PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAM.
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1. Applications will be reviewed by the Executive Director and Senior Supervisor.
2. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
3. If you are accepted, a $200.00 deposit will be taken. Only credit card or cash will be accepted (no debit or Visa debit).
Please note: We hold the right to terminate anyone’s co-opship within reason, no refunds given.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING CRITTER CARE OR THE CO-OP PROGRAM? *
If accepted into this program, I agree to abide by the policies and procedures of Critter Care Wildlife Society and to perform the duties of this position with a strong work ethic and a high level of personal integrity. I agree to respect the philosophies of the organization and will provide the best possible care for the animals placed in my charge. I understand that the Co-opship is strictly a volunteer position and I will not be paid any money.
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AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FORMS
Please read carefully and send a signed copy together with your application to CCWS. You can send your application and agreement forms by mail, fax, or email. This co-opship is strictly a volunteer position. You will not be paid any money. 

General Expectations:
We want your time as a Co-op at Critter Care Wildlife Society to be helpful to both you and us. We hope this list will give you realistic expectations for your stay.  
1) The animals at the centre come first. No exceptions. Their care and well-being must be your top priority during your stay at Critter Care.  
2) We guarantee that your time with us will be one of both tremendous rewards and difficult times. Particularly during baby season, it will be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. However, there is no better feeling than seeing your babies grow up strong and healthy or being able to witness the release of an animal you have spent weeks helping to regain its strength. Keep this in mind during the difficult times!  
3) As a co-op, you do not have official hours of work. Your tentative hours will be 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Ideally, you will finish work when the centre closes for the day, but you are expected to continue working until the work is done. This can amount to exceptionally long days and many hours of work.
4) When the program is done, you will receive a reference letter from Critter Care Wildlife Society in return for a short testimonial written on your time at the centre. 
5) You must supply your own food during work hours and will receive three breaks during the day. 2x 15-minute coffee breaks and 1x 30-minute lunch break. You will not be receiving any money for your work, but you are gaining invaluable experience that will almost certainly help you to find work in related fields in the future.  
6) You are expected to be at the centre by 8:30 am and in the kitchen for morning meeting at 8:45 am with interns and supervisors. 
7) Computers and phones are not to be used for leisure during business hours.  
8) Days off: You will be given 2/3 days off per week; however, it is unlikely that they will be consecutive. If you need specific days off, we will do our best to accommodate you, but this is not guaranteed, and you must request it far enough in advance.  
9) For health and safety reasons, when you arrive at the property you must sign into our co-op book, so we are aware of who is on-site, and sign out when finished.
10) We do not have a veterinarian onsite. The supervisors are trained to handle basic care and medical procedures, but any extreme cases are brought to our veterinary partners offsite. Although the supervisors will make every effort to bring interns/co-ops who are interested, it will depend on the amount of work to be done at the centre. As an intern/co-op you may also be trained in basic procedures such as subcutaneous injections and examinations.   
11) There are certain difficult realities to wildlife rehabilitation that everyone must be prepared to deal with. These include the death and euthanasia of animals. Sometimes, despite your greatest efforts, an animal will not survive, and this can be difficult to deal with. Try to remember that the animal was somewhere warm and safe for its final moments. Although you will not be performing euthanasia, you must be prepared for the possibility that it will occur during your stay. In some circumstances, it is more humane to end an animal's suffering peacefully than to let it continue. This may also include euthanasia of very young babies – unfortunately, we have limits on our time (and money) and it is more humane to euthanize these young animals that are somewhat unaware of their surroundings than to euthanize older babies who know what is going on later in the season.  
12) Although we encourage people to nurture the animals in their care, there is a fine line between nurturing and habituating. Mammals imprint easily and an animal that has no fear of people will not survive in the wild. Our animals will all be released eventually and, particularly when release time is approaching, it is important to remember that you must interact with them as little as possible. They must learn to depend on each other and not their human caregivers. We do not allow people to play with the animals. If this is your interest, you will not do well at Critter Care.  
13) It is not guaranteed that you will work with (or visit/observe) every animal in our care. As a co-op, you will never solely be on an animal, only co-parent with an intern, as they can care for the animal on your days off and when you are not on site. Some species are open for everyone to work with (raccoons, skunks, squirrels, etc.) but other species are particularly susceptible to imprinting and, to give them the best chance for a successful release, they will remain off-limits to the majority of people at Critter Care. This includes bears, beavers, otters, coyotes, and fawns. You may only get to see these animals as they are admitted. We realize that this can be frustrating. However, we hope you can remember that you are here for the animals and must give priority to whatever is in their best interest.   

14) A lot of work goes into running a wildlife rehabilitation centre, and not all of it will be glamorous. A large part of your work will be cleaning enclosures, cages, incubators, and toys, and also cleaning and maintaining the centre itself. You may be asked to participate in other maintenance or construction tasks. Everything has a home and is to be put away properly. If it does not belong where it is, please put it where it should be. Right after they're used, dishes (both animal and human) are to be cleaned, dried, and put away. Please keep the counters clean and uncluttered. Critter Care is known for its extremely high standards of cleanliness and animal care, and as a co-op, you are expected to help maintain these standards. There are no exceptions, and no one will compromise our standard of cleanliness and care. This is essential to prevent the spread of disease.
15) Remember that you are in a place of business. This means that you should not leave any of your personal belongings lying around the centre. Keep spaces tidy and put belongings away. Please have respect for your fellow interns – no one wants to live in a messy environment.    
16) When working in close quarters, not only can problems arise but also close friendships. While we encourage everyone to get along and make friends, we do discourage relationships. We are a place of business and no excessive public displays of affection will be tolerated. While you may also become close or friends with staff remember they are your supervisors. No inappropriate relationships between interns/co-ops and staff will be tolerated. Failure to follow these rules will result in the termination of your program and the possible termination of a staff member. As a co-op, you should never enter the interns' living quarters. If you wish to socialize with the interns outside of work, please do so off-site.    
17) Although there is no official uniform for working at Critter Care, please dress appropriately for animal-care work. Long pants and T-shirts should be worn to protect yourself from scratches and bites. Always wear proper footwear. No open-toed shoes during work or when with animals. Please don’t wear your pajamas while you’re on duty or feeding your babies.   
18) There is to be absolutely no intoxication and/or consumption of alcohol or recreational drugs on the Critter Care property. No exceptions. You are at a place of business and will have animals in your care. Anyone caught with any of these substances or anyone under the influence will be sent home immediately. Smoking tobacco/cigarettes is only allowed in a designated smoking area off-site.
19) If you do not understand something or are unsure, please ask one of the supervisors. A large part of rehabilitation is common sense. Use your logic and think about the possible outcomes of your actions on the animals (will this help or hinder?).    
20) Teamwork is especially important at Critter Care. Although we schedule a lot of the tasks, if someone is unable to finish one of their tasks, please help each other so everyone can finish together. Please don’t sit around waiting to be told what to do. If you have been shown how to do a task, take the initiative and do it if it needs to be done. If you haven’t been shown how to do something, please ask.    
21) There is an enormous amount of work that goes into running a rehabilitation centre smoothly, and we rely on our interns/co-ops to help with that. Your goal is to fully support the supervisors in caring for the animals. If you are asked to do something, please do it. We try to be fair and share the bad jobs among everyone. If you notice that an animal looks unwell, or certain supplies are almost empty, please tell a supervisor immediately. The supervisors cannot be everywhere at once and we rely on you to be our eyes and ears in some instances. If you have been with us for a while, please help the supervisors train the new interns/co-ops.    
22) If you see something broken or close to breaking (sewers, gates, den boxes, walls, tools, etc.) please let maintenance know immediately.     
23) Interns/co-ops can take photos and videos of animals in their care, however; all photos and videos taken are the property of Critter Care Wildlife Society. Photos and videos are not allowed to be published without permission from Critter Care Wildlife Society. These rules do not change when an intern/co-op leaves.    
24) Co-ops are expected to pay the $200 deposit and admin fee of $25 within a week of acceptance into the program.
25) The minimum age to apply for the Co-opship is 18 years of age.
26) Applications will be responded to within 2 weeks of submission. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted. 
27) Gail Martin’s (Executive Director) word is the last word.
Ultimately, the quality of your stay at Critter Care will be determined by your attitude. If you are willing to
put everything you have into your work and the animals at the centre, you will gain the experience of a
lifetime in return. There is nothing quite like the feeling of watching a baby raccoon look trustingly into your eyes or seeing a once-emaciated coyote run healthily into the forest. We are truly grateful to our interns/co-ops for their help.
RULES OF THE CENTRE:
It is a privilege to intern/co-op at Critter Care, to raise your own babies, and to work with so many different
species. If your program is terminated for any reason, you will not receive a letter of reference.
1) Absolutely no smoking on site – The only place you can smoke is across the road.
2) You are responsible for all your cooking and cleaning.
3) You are to arrive at work at 8:30 am and be at morning meeting by 8:45 am.
4) After you are finished eating, dishes are to be washed and put away. Do not leave dishes to
air dry! This includes animal dishes.
5) Do not eat other people’s food without asking.
6) Due to liability issues, absolutely no consumption of alcohol or drugs on or off Critter Care property is
allowed during your internship. Consumption of alcohol or drugs will end in termination of internship
and absorption of deposit.
7) No parties, no visitors, and no sleepovers. If you have friends or family, you must go off-site to visit them.
8) If you leave the property, please sign out in the sign-out book and make sure a supervisor
knows where you are going.
9) You will be given a contact card to keep in your wallet in case of emergency.
10) There is no switching of shifts unless given prior permission by a supervisor.
11) If you are unwell and cannot work your shift, please let your Supervisor know.
12) Do not discuss the running of the centre with day volunteers, visitors, or government officials.
CRITTER CARE POINT SYSTEM
Points will be given to interns/co-ops due to poor/inappropriate behaviour, violation of the terms of
their contract, disregard for the care of animals, missing feeds, and unacceptable living conditions. 1 point
per act will be given. A warning will be given via a supervisor before point giving. Interns will be
given a maximum of 3 points before termination of internship/co-opship. If the internship/co-opship is
terminated, no reference will be given. Points can not be revoked or changed once given. They shall be given under the discretion of the supervisors/Executive Director. Multiple points can be given to acts considered serious with the agreement of two or more supervisors/Executive Director.
Any drinking onsite, drug use, or sexual activity will result in maximum points given and termination of internship/co-opship.
Co-op Agreement:
1) I understand that this internship is unpaid, and I will not receive any money.
2) Once I am given babies to raise and care for, they become my responsibility until my departure date
listed above.
3) I agree to:
• Be eager to learn.
• Be willing to do whatever is required of me.
• The rules and regulations provided to me.
• The notion that animals must come first.
• Work as part of my team.
• Not start rumours or gossip.
• Bring a positive attitude.
• Get involved with team-building activities.

SOCIAL MEDIA RULES
We understand social media is a part of everyday modern life and everybody is excited to share their
adventures with family and friends, but when posting to any social media platform (Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, blogs, etc.) certain rules must be followed. How a company is represented on
social media can have direct consequences on that company especially a non-profit like Critter Care
Wildlife Society. We rely on public funding to operate.
Critter Care Wildlife Society reserves the right to use all pictures taken by the intern, volunteer, or co-op.
All social media posts must be approved by the Executive Director or supervisors before being posted. No person may be named or identified without prior approval. If you are directly told not to share or post about certain subjects or animals, do not post about them.

PROBLEMS WITH TEAMMATES OR TASKS
If you have any concerns or issues with other interns or staff this must be brought to a
supervisor’s attention. If we do not know about the problem, we cannot resolve
it.
If you have any questions or concerns about workload or why you are being asked to do something,
this must be brought to a supervisor’s attention. If we do not know about the problem, we cannot
resolve it.

PHOTOGRAPHY
As stated in the agreement and release form that you have signed: interns are allowed to take
photos and videos of animals in their care, however, all photos and videos taken are the property
of Critter Care Wildlife Society. Photos and videos are not to be published without
permission from Critter Care Wildlife Society. These rules do not
change when interns leave.
• No person can be shown in photos or videos without prior approval.
• You may not use other people’s photos or videos without prior approval.
• You may not post pictures of other people’s animals without their approval.
• When posting photos showing you with an animal you must explain what you are doing and why
i.e. feeding your babies, giving medications, etc. No selfies are permitted with animals.
• If an animal is sedated, you must explain that it is under sedation and why.
• All photos of Critter Care and/or its animals must be submitted to the photo drive before leaving.
RESCUES AND RELEASES
  • No release locations or information that may result in the identification of release locations may be shared. This is for the safety of the animals released.
  • No information regarding the feeding of post-release animals may be shared. As a rehab centre, we are licensed to feed post-release animals but are not allowed to discuss or mention it in public. It is illegal for the public to feed wildlife.
  • If you have any questions or concerns about these rules, please ask a supervisor. In the past, we have had to make the unfortunate decision to ban interns from sharing pictures and stories. The public does not always understand and agree with what we do. Anything that goes on the internet is out there for the world to see and people do not always interpret it the way is intended.
INTERN, CO-OP AND VOLUNTEER WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM
I am 18 years of age or older and am aware of the many risks of volunteering, interning, or co-oping at
Critter Care Wildlife Society in Langley, B.C.
Critter Care cares for wildlife that can bite, kick, gash, scratch, or possibly injure me in some other way.
These species include deer, raccoons, opossums, weasels, bears, etc.
I understand that any warm-blooded mammal “can” carry rabies, although, in B.C. there has not been a case of
rabies in these animals in over 60 years. Any case that looks suspect will be handled by a Supervisor. However, if you are worried, you can get a vaccination before you arrive.
Remember to sign in the presence of a disinterested party as a witness.
I have read this Waiver and Release Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. I fully understand its
terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, am aware of its legal
consequences, and have signed it freely and voluntarily without any inducement or assurance being made
to me. I intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest
extent allowed by law. I further agree to indemnify, save, and hold harmless Critter Care, its officers,
directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, injuries, or losses in the course of
volunteering or interning at Critter Care and Critter Care-related operations. I have had the opportunity to
personally discuss the activities and potential dangers incidental to volunteering or interning at Critter
Care and Critter Care-related operations.
I have read all the Agreement and Release Forms and agree to the rules and limitations stated. I
have not withheld or miscommunicated any information provided and will adhere to the rules and
standard set before me.
APPLICANT
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WITNESS:
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