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WLT Internships
What our previous interns say about the programme:
Kat with Chris Packham at the British Birdwatching Fair. “The internship was fantastic.
I learnt so much about working in a small(ish) charity and working
with partners. I certainly wouldn't have got my job at the British
Dragonfly Society without the experience I gained at the WLT.”
Katharine Parkes - WLT Intern August 2006 - February
2007
Where is Kat now?
Conservation Officer
at the British Dragonfly Society. "The job title is not
very descriptive - I do so much more than direct conservation,
including education, consultancy, fundraising, PR, volunteer liaison,
surveying, policy, BAP, etc."
Katie McGregor attending a conference in Cambridge
on behalf of the WLT.“I
feel that I have now had a very good insight into the way an international
conservation charity functions and have a much better understanding
of carbon offsetting projects and their importance to charities such
as the WLT. I am particularly keen to emphasise the freedom with which
interns are able to work. Furthermore, the WLT office has a vibrant
and youthful atmosphere with open discussions and a comfortable, friendly
working environment. Everybody’s opinion is valid and contributions
to discussions are welcomed.
Katie McGregor - WLT Intern November 2005 - April 2006
Where is Katie now?
After having completed a MSc in Environmental Technology at
Imperial College London (specialising in global environmental
change and policy), Katie is now Assistant
Environmental Scientist, Jacobs Ltd. "I've no doubt
in my mind that without my carbon internship
at WLT I would not have been offered the job I am doing know. Before my
internship my CV was just a wash of academic achievements
and unrelated work experience....now it shines!"
Jessica Reiss in the World Land Trust office.
“The World Land Trust internship is one
of a kind, it has allowed me to broaden my knowledge of conservation,
develop new skills and also try out different career opportunities
within the field. I always knew that i wanted to combine my interest
in conservation and nature with a creative role such as film, and have
just been employed by the BBC NHU in Bristol as production assistant on
Springwatch. I feel that the internship definitely helped to secure the
job for me. I would strongly recommend the internship for anyone who wants
to get into conservation.”
Jessica Reiss - WLT Intern May 2005 - October 2005
Where is Jessica now?
Production Team Assistant on Springwatch, BBC
Natural History Unit, Bristol. Jessica has also been to
Swaziland creating a promotional video for All-Out Africa conservation
and community gap year company.
Ollie in the Buenaventura Reserve, Ecuador, where
he undertook an expedition to establish baseline values for
carbon sequestration, in October 2005.
“The WLT internship was an excellent opportunity to develop
skills in an area that I had a great deal of interest but
limited experience. I worked with the WLT for two years, including
the 6 month internship, and during that time I had the opportunity
to undertake and expedition in Ecuador. I was involved with
a very broad range of tasks and given considerable responsibility.”
Oliver Blakeman
- WLT Intern September 2004 - March 2005
Where is Ollie now?
Environmental Projects Director, Eco Positive. "Following my
work with the WLT I moved on to perform a similar role for Eco Positive, a consultancy
and project development company based in London and working primarily throughout
Asia and East Africa. The WLT provided me with the skills and understanding required
to create and manage a successful project development programme. I view my work
with the WLT as ongoing and look forward to opportunities to work alongside the
Trust on future projects."
Rachel Beesley with WLT Vice Chairman Renton
Righelato and Programme for Belize representative Bladimir
Rodriguez at the Trust's stand at the Bird Fair 2004.“The
World Land Trust Internship has been a thoroughly worthwhile
and enjoyable experience. I have gained invaluable project management
experience that would otherwise have been almost impossible
to gain at this stage of my career. I have also been given the good
oversight of all aspects of running an international conservation
charity. By taking an active role in all aspects of the business,
I feel I have learnt a lot about what goes into the running of an
office and learnt where my own strengths lie.”
Rachel Beesley - WLT Intern July 2004 - December 2004
Emma Flaxman volunteering in the WLT reserves
in Ecuador, following her internship.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the
World Land Trust, gaining confidence and experience in a variety
of skills associated with project management, administration
and fundraising as well as fuelling my ambition to become actively
involved in the conservation of threatened habitats and wildlife. By completing
this internship, I feel encouraged to pursue a career in conservation,
and I ultimately hope to work for a similar organisation in the
future."
Emma Flaxman - WLT Intern December 2003 - June
2004
Where is Emma now?
Education Officer at Africa Alive. "I look
after the animals in the discovery centre, teach lessons on ecology
and natural history and give talks on the different animals
we have at the park."
Molly with Simon Lyster, WLT trustee, a Bulgarian
delegate and WLT CEO John Burton during a study tour she organised in 2003 following
her internship.
“The experiences I have had with WLT have
been very enlightening. I had originally planned to do a master’s
course straight after my post with the WLT. However, since
completing the internship I no longer believe it is necessary as I have
gained sufficient knowledge to apply my new found and developed skills
with other similar organisations, as it has become the norm for employers
to demand work experience rather than further degrees.”
Molly St. George - WLT Intern February 2003 - August 2003
Caroline Gill on a work trip to Malaysia with
TRAFFIC.
"I really would recommend this intern
programme to any graduate wanting a career involved with conservation,
the environment and wildlife. It breaks the ‘vicious circle’
of not being able to get a job without any experience. The World
Land Trust has provided me with a unique insight into how an international
conservation charity works. I have enjoyed working with such a friendly
team on challenging projects."
Caroline Gill (nee Wymer), WLT Intern February 2002 - August
2002
Where is Caroline now?
Project Administration Officer for TRAFFIC
International. "TRAFFIC
International is the headquarters of TRAFFIC - the wildlife trade
monitoring network which works to ensure that trade in wild plants
and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. My duties
include coordination of proposal review before submission to donors,
review of contracts with donors, provide project admin support
for offices in the network, submission of all financial and technical
reports to donors and coordination of project audits."
Matt Edwards at the Chaparri Spectacled Bear Rehabilitation
Centre, during his visit to Ecuador and Peru.
"I now have a far greater understanding
of how an international conservation charity operates and I
have gained many skills, enabling me to develop and work on my
own projects. My trip to Ecuador was the highlight of my internship, allowing
me to gain practical experience. As a result of the experience I have
gained with the World Land Trust, I have already had several interviews
that I believe I would not have got, otherwise."
Matt Edwards, WLT Intern May 2001 - November 2001
Kirsty Burgess with an orphaned baby-elephant
at WLT's project area in India.
"The WLT Internship programme
is a very dynamic and potentially rewarding experience. Under
the careful guidance of the WLT staff, I know that an opportunity
such as this will provide me with the necessary wealth of
experience, contacts and knowledge that is needed to flourish
in a field such as conservation management."
Kirsty Burgess, WLT Intern October 2000 –
April 2001
Where is Kirsty now?
Since completing her internship, Kirsty has been co-ordinating
the Trust's projects activities as the WLT Conservation
Programmes Manager.
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