Maddie’s Barn Cat Apprenticeship at Austin Pets Alive!

Are you passionate about feline welfare? Do you want to defend the lives of feral and semi-feral cats by implementing a sustainable, lifesaving program in your community? If so, our Barn Cat Apprenticeship may be just for you!

Who should apply:

These apprenticeship opportunities are for shelter/rescue organization directors, staff and volunteers who are interested in learning how to be most effective at implementing this type of program in their organization.

How does it work?

The Barn Cat Apprenticeship is three days, plus travel. Students will receive three inspiring days at Austin Pets Alive! in Austin, Texas, packed with information that will provide a fresh and exciting outlook on how to foster hope, health and happiness for their feral and semi-feral cat programs.

The dates and number of candidates:

Apprenticeship programs will run October, November and December 2016. A total of six apprentices will be selected, two per month. Dates will be determined based on availability of the selected candidates.

Student candidates may select a first and second choice months for their availability. Candidate assignments will be determined on a first come first served basis.

Application deadline for all three months: September 6th, 2016

Stipend:

A $1,500 stipend will be awarded to the organization of each student chosen to cover travel and lodging of the student.

How to apply:

Applications are accepted now through September 6th for all three months. All six students will be selected by September 20, with notices going out to those selected by the next week.

When selected, students are required to read and watch these online materials before going to APA!. Email your application to monica.frenden@austinpetsalive.org.