Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Wildlife Conservation Internship in Greece.

Wildlife Conservation internships in Thessaloniki provide an exciting opportunity for participants to provide hands-on assistance to qualified vets and other experts, who are involved with wildlife protection. The internship is located within the Axios River National Park - a protected wetlands, home to a diverse range of wildlife including birds, foxes, turtles, otters and wildcats. Interns will gain practical conservation experience and knowledge from an experienced team, dedicated to ongoing conservation awareness, research, care and rehabilitation for injured wildlife, and facility maintenance.

Wildlife Conservation interns are accommodated onsite (subject to availability) within the guest area of the NGO, where the internship itself takes place. The lodging is provided to ensure interns have easy access to support and the most user-friendly location, since it mitigates the need to commute. (The city of Thessaloniki is a 15 minute drive, or 30 minute bus ride, from the NGO site. Staff offer transportation to and from Thessaloniki on weekends. Interns will also have access to bicycles which they can use to cycle the 20 minutes to the quiet nearby villages of Sindos and Kalochori).

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for those who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study in Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Ecology or Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary knowledge is not a prerequisite, however you should be enthusiastic, responsible, and respectful of animals. Interns should be fit and prepared to experience some outdoor fieldwork activities.

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Unique to northern Greece, the NGO collaborates with a wildlife hospital to tackle the harm caused to wildlife through environmental pollution, habitat loss, hunting and trapping. In addition to activities designed to support and protect the region’s wildlife, the NGO drives public awareness and projects related to environmental education

Interns are guided by qualified professionals who are passionate about the environment and conservation. Interns must come prepared to collaborate as a team and (depending on conservation priorities at the time) assist with:

• Conservation efforts and wildlife protection
• The provision of veterinary and rehabilitative care to injured wildlife
• Conservation awareness events and workshops
• Facility Maintenance
• Reintegration programs
• Habitat assessments
• General clean-up of the park and surrounding areas  

Intern Abroad HQ's Greece programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.