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This program is currently on a temporary pause. We are working hard to resume activities as soon as possible. You are still welcome to reach out to us — we will follow up with you once the program reopens.
Wildlife Rescue Centre (WRC) Jogja is currently undergoing an exciting transition as we relocate to a new, larger conservation site that will strengthen our long-term impact on wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation in Indonesia. While our rescue centre is temporarily closed to on-site animal care activities, our conservation work continues every day.
Although opportunities for direct work with rescued wildlife are currently limited during the relocation period, interns gain a unique perspective on how a conservation NGO operates beyond animal care. You will collaborate with our conservationists, veterinarians, researchers, educators, and management team while helping shape the next chapter of WRC Jogja.
Because we are a small and dedicated organization, we genuinely value interns who bring initiative, creativity, and fresh ideas. Our internship is flexible rather than prescriptive—we'll tailor your experience to your skills, academic requirements, and career goals, whether your interests lie in conservation science, veterinary medicine, environmental education, social research, communications, fundraising, project management, or nonprofit operations.
You'll need to be at least 18, with 6 months to a year of relevant conservation experience — though if your background is in something adjacent, we'd still encourage you to apply. We accept both international and local applicants. English fluency is required for all internships; speaking Bahasa Indonesia is a strong plus but not mandatory.
Check the individual track below for specific requirements. A medical check and proof of vaccinations are required before your stay, and you'll be mentored throughout by our on-site wildlife veterinarian.
At the end of your time here, you'll present your work and write a short report. A certificate is available on request.
WRC Jogja runs on donations and program fees, so we're not able to reimburse travel or accommodation. Your contribution goes directly toward your stay here. For some projects, materials may not be available on our end — so we'd encourage you to be ready to self-provide where you can. We'll support your plans as best we can, but the animals and the centre come first.
Six focus areas, each shaped around what the centre needs and what you bring to the table.
You'll assist our vet with daily health observation, routine exams, preventative and curative treatment, and help develop our veterinary care SOPs. Open to current veterinary students in their second year or above. You'll build real skills handling and treating a wide range of wild animals, and take an active part in rehabilitation. English fluency isn't required for this track, though it helps.
You'll cover the non-medical side of animal care and education — monitoring behavior and condition during rehabilitation, and developing our enrichment program. Working alongside the animal welfare coordinator, you'll help plan enclosure improvements and rehab processes, and partner with the education coordinator on community presentations, school activities, bird watching, and other conservation programs.
Every day we sort through donated produce from local supermarkets to find the best food for our animals — and most of what's left over becomes organic waste, plus its plastic packaging. We're looking for someone passionate about sustainability to help us build better protocols here: composting, eco bricks, organic gardening, or whatever solution you can bring to the table.
Similar in spirit to the welfare track — you'll monitor rehabilitating animals and help grow our enrichment program, working with the animal welfare coordinator on enclosure projects and general care. You'll also collaborate with the education coordinator on community presentations, school activities, and birdwatching. A good fit if you want a professional but genuinely fun way to apply your biology or forestry background to real conservation work.
We're still growing, and most of our funding comes through the volunteer program — so this role matters a lot. You'll run our Instagram and Facebook, grow our following, and promote our programs (especially volunteering). You'll also update the website and blog, run the virtual adoption program, and help write our quarterly newsletter. We're looking for someone with real experience who can shape strategy for both local and international audiences.
Our centre sits on a large, mostly forested plot, and years of growth have left old pathways and enclosure areas overgrown. As we open up to more visitors and new programs, the grounds need to keep pace. We're looking for a landscape architecture student to help plan and implement projects independently, working within a modest budget.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these last 6 months some of the best in my life. Every single person was so welcoming and lovely — I have so much love for this place, Ibu Tri's food, and so many moments spent together. I've learned a lot about myself and the world of conservation that's changed me for the better."
"Thank you for a wonderful 3 months — I've had an unforgettable time and will never forget you all! I hope one day I can come back to visit everyone and see the animals again. Thanks for teaching me so much about wildlife care, and how to be a better person along the way."
"Thank you for giving me a home during a crazy pandemic. With everything closed and community events stopped, I should have been disappointed — instead I had an incredible experience with the most welcoming group of people. I've fallen in love with the culture, the food, and the people here. I really hope I make it back someday."
Internships are paused for now, but our relocation fundraising campaign needs support today.
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From all of us at the Wildlife Rescue Center,
may the new year bring hope, healing, and protection
for wildlife and the forests they call home.
Tojeiro volunteered at WRC in 2018 and instantly fell in love. He decided to leave his job in the Netherlands to work alongside our keepers, managing projects and making sure all the animals get the best care possible. During the relocation period, Tojeiro studied animal health management to increase his capacity in the field of animal welfare.