Youth & Young Adult Programs

Ages 13–24

​Programs supporting career exploration, skill-building, and conservation learning for teens and young adults. These programs align with our Youth Career Awareness Program (YCAP) workforce-development goals.

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YCAP Foundations 

Ages 13–17

Hands-on programs for teens interested in wildlife, animal care, conservation, and related career pathways. Participants engage in structured, supervised activities that build skills, responsibility, and an understanding of wildlife rehabilitation.

• Career exploration across wildlife-related fields

• Skill-building and project-based learning

• Internal career-focus calendar with rotating topics

• Seasonal enrollment (March–November)

 

Learn more about YCAP Foundations

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Senior Project & Capstone Collaborations 

We partner with students completing senior projects or capstone requirements. Projects are individualized and may support wildlife care, education, conservation, or nonprofit operations.

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Projects may include:

• Research initiatives

• Educational or outreach materials

• Media, communications, or content development

• Service-based or community-focused work

• Project menu suggestions available upon request

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Internships 

Internships offer deeper, career-focused experiences for individuals interested in wildlife rehabilitation, education, conservation, and nonprofit operations. Opportunities vary by department, season, and availability.

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Rhode Island Life Sciences Internship Pathways Program

Launching in 2026, this comprehensive workforce development initiative prepares students and emerging professionals for careers across the life sciences, including wildlife care, public health, environmental health, conservation science, and applied biological research.

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Grounded in biology, physiology, chemistry, and systems ecology, the program connects wildlife rehabilitation to broader public and environmental health systems. Interns gain hands-on experience within a working wildlife hospital and, when applicable, with partner organizations across Rhode Island.

 

Learning opportunities may include:

• Wildlife rehabilitation and regulated clinical environments

• Exposure to emergency veterinary medicine and public health systems

• Ecology, disease dynamics, and environmental science

• GIS, data analysis, and science communication

• Education and community engagement

 

Through funding from the Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board, a limited number of competitive paid placements are available. Additional internships may be offered for academic credit or experiential learning.

Internships are application-based and align with academic or career pathway goals. Applicants can expect to be contacted within 2–5 business days of submission.

 

Questions? Email oharrington@riwildliferehab.org

 

Learn more about the Life Science Internship

Apply Now: click here to complete the Rhode Island Life Sciences Internship Pathways Program application.

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K–12 School Programs

• In-school visits- Offered year round

• Seasonal on-site visits (October–March)

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Interactive programs introducing students to wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, and how they can help wildlife in their own communities. Programs include a hands-on activity and can be tailored to curriculum needs and grade level.

• Grade-level appropriate programming

• Customizable content

• Hands-on learning components

 

Pricing available upon inquiry.

Please note: Programs typically book 3–5 weeks in advance

 

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Homeschool & Scout Programs

• Off-site visits year round

• Seasonal on-site visits (October–March)

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Designed for homeschool groups, scout troops, and similar organizations, these intentional programs offer themed or rolling curriculum experiences aligned with conservation, biology, and wildlife care.

• Small-group learning environment

• Multi-visit curriculum options available

• Seasonal on-site availability

 

Pricing available upon inquiry.

Please note: Programs typically book 3–5 weeks in advance

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Community Group Visits & Presentations

Year-round | All ages

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Educational programs offered for schools, libraries, community organizations, colleges, and adult groups. Programs may be interactive or lecture-based and are tailored to the age, interests, and needs of each audience, with a focus on wildlife education, conservation, and behind-the-scenes insights into wildlife rehabilitation.

• Adapted for youth, teen, college, and adult audiences

• Wildlife education and conservation topics

• Clinic insights and real-world rehabilitation context

• Ideal for presentations, talks, lectures, and special events

 

Pricing available upon inquiry.
Please note: Programs typically book 3–5 weeks in advance