Internship FAQ
Help change the world, one animal at a time.
Thank you for your interest in interning with Flying Pig Animal Sanctuary!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Types of Internships are Available?
There are three types of internships. Animal Care, Marketing and Live-In which is an all inclusive sanctuary experience. For Animal Care Interns and Live-In Interns, the primary learning experience will be the hands-on care of the animal residents under the guidance of FPAS Founder and Director, Autumn Skye Franklin, in addition to assisting in the facilities, administration, and outreach departments.
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Where is the internship?
Both the animal care internship and live-in internship take place entirely onsite at Flying Pig Animal Sanctuary (FL-GA Line) in Cairo, GA. Just 25 min from Tallahassee, Bainbridge, and Cairo, 10 min from Havana, FL, and 45 min from Thomasville, GA. The marketing internship is a more remote experience with weekly sanctuary visits.
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How long is the internship?
Live-in Internships are 8 weeks long. Traditional internships are 16 weeks long. If interested applicants cannot commit to that time period, they can learn about other volunteering opportunities here.​​
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Is Previous Experience Required?
No previous experience is required to be a Flying Pig Animal Sanctuary Intern, but a love and respect for animals and nature is a must.
Are FPAS Internships Paid?
No. Internships at Flying Pig Animal Sanctuary are not paid. Currently FPAS has no paid staff.
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Do I have to be vegan?
Out of respect for our residents, we ask that interns do not bring animal products onto sanctuary property and we encourage a vegan lifestyle during the internship period.
Is Housing Available for Interns?
Live-in internships are available on a case-by-case basis. Live-in internship agreements differ slightly from our traditional internships and are a more full time, immersive experience. Our live-in interns have the opportunity to learn through a wide variety of hands-on experiences. One day you might be caring for animals, the next gardening, assisting with a building project, maintaining enclosures, painting, or even supporting our outreach through social media, research, or fundraising.
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Is there phone service/internet?
The farm is in a very rural area. Cell phone coverage can be spotty. However, high speed internet is available in the main house, the volunteer/feed barn and throughout the majority of the sanctuary.
How are FPAS Internships Different from Volunteering?
Internship opportunities offer a higher level of involvement at Flying Pig Animal Sanctuary. Interns will gain a deeper understanding of administrative operations, animal care, and life at a non-profit animal sanctuary. As such, internships are required to have a higher level of commitment.
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