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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preservation Alaska's wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. 

AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides them with spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Most of the animals that arrive at the AWCC become permanent residents and will always have a home here.

Jan 13, 2026
Temporary
Naturalist Fellowship
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Anchorage, AK, USA
Our Naturalist Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for individuals seeking temporary, full-time volunteer experience at the AWCC. This program requires a minimum commitment of two months, working a minimum of 32 hours per week. Participants are given the short term and rigorous opportunity to live on site, join our team, learn about AWCC operations, and gain valuable career skills. These dedicated volunteers are interested in learning about our organization, mission, and wildlife and desire to share their knowledge with others.   Fellowship candidates may secure funding through their university, a grant, scholarship, or similar and work as sponsored volunteers.   While preference is given to applicants being sponsored for a fellowship, we will accept volunteer applications without sponsorship. Applicants should indicate their sponsorship status in the Fellowship application form and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. While applicants can indicate departmental...