Are you 15 or older and passionate about animals?

 

Join Lifeline of Galveston County for our Stipend Animal Care & Adoption Internship, a 3-month, hands-on internship at our nonprofit Pet Adoption Center in Webster, TX.

 

This program is designed for individuals interested in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, rescue work, or nonprofit operations who want real-world experience while supporting animals and adopters during our busiest hours.

 

What You'll Experience: 

Interns will gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day operations of a high-volume animal rescue, including:

• Adoption support and visitor assistance

• Animal care and cleaning protocols

• Dog walking and behavior observation

• Cat care and enrichment

• Supporting intake and sick appointments

• Assisting during peak adoption hours

• Behind-the-scenes nonprofit operations

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Interns are fully integrated into daily operations and work closely with staff to support both animals and the public.

 

Program Details

• Program dates: February through April 2026

• Stipend: $300 per month

• Schedule:

  • 2 shifts per week

  • Shifts run 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, Thursday–Sunday

  • Shifts rotate to provide well-rounded experience

 

These hours align with our busiest adoption times, offering valuable public-facing and operational experience.

 

You’ll Receive

• Paid stipend for the duration of the program

• Hands-on animal care and adoption experience

• Certificate of completion

• Resume-building experience and professional reference

• Real impact on pets and your community

• Priority consideration for future Lifeline internship opportunities

 

Limited spots available.
👇 Apply now to take the next step in animal welfare!