Internships at Best Friends

So What Can You Expect? : Jan/Feb 2010 Intern Session

daniellea — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:34 GMT

This forum is in place for you to meet up with your fellow interns who are attending the Jan/Feb 2010 session and ask any questions you may have about the program.

We are looking forward to having all of you visit Best Friends and work with the animals!

Re: Where do you send the application for an internship?

daniellea — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:23:38 GMT

Applications can be faxed to 435-644-2701, emailed to learningexperience@bestfriends.org or mailed to:

The Learning Experience

5001 Angel Canyon Road

Kanab, UT 84741

Where do you send the application for an internship?

Roguesqdldr — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:09:33 GMT

I have downloaded and filled out the appliation, but there isn't infomration anywhere that says were you should send it or how you should send it. I would prefer to email if possible, but am able to fax or mail. If the information is contained in the document "Info Letter for Internship 10-08" then that link needs to be fixed as when I try to download that document I get the error

Sorry, there was a problem with your last request!

Either the site is offline or an unhandled error occurred. We apologize and have logged the error. Please try your request again or if you know who your site administrator is let them know too.

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

CoxLa03 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:02:46 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I sent out an email to the Oct. interns, but a few of the addresses must not be correct as the message bounced back to me.

Anyways, I wanted to see if any of you were possibly going to rent a room from Carrie Smith, an employee at BF. I'm wondering because she said she was waiting to hear from another person who wanted the same dates that I need. Anyways, I want to bring my two cats, and she said that would be fine, if this other person decides not to rent from her. I have another room with a BF employee booked, but they won't allow me to bring my cats. So, I was going to see if the person would want to switch. Just let me know!

Thanks!

-Lauren

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

dc_rayne — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:10:57 GMT

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I actually just finished up my internship at Best Friends (the second Summer Session). I just thought I would throw in my two cents on a couple things you have been discussing. I honestly wouldn't recommend staying at the Flagstone, the rooms seem quite small and not in the greatest shape. Granted, some of you seem to have already made reservations there, so I'm not sure if there is anything you can do about it now. While it may be closer to stay there as opposed to most of the staff houses, I would really, REALLY recommend staying with a staff member (and I'm pretty sure most of them will be cheaper to stay with too). All the staff members are really friendly and it's nice to be staying with someone who knows the in's and out's of the area. They can give you tips on areas to visit and many of them have animals that can keep you company. I know all of the interns from our session stayed with staff members and pretty much all of us seem to have liked the people we stayed with.

As for carpooling, it isn't really feasible except for the first day when you take the tour. After that, you will be so spread out and often times you need your own car in order to get from point A to point B and also to transport animals. If there are interns that will be working in pigs and horses on the same day, carpooling may possibly work since they are basically in the same area. Aside from that, it really isn't a good idea. Especially if many of you choose to work with a project dog, you will need your own car to take them out during your one-on-one times.

Hope this is helpful and if you have any other questions, I will try to check back every couple days to help answer them!

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lgage — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:45:18 GMT

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

DodgeGirl — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:19:00 GMT

Awesome! And carpools definitelyy! haha

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

laurajane — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:10:49 GMT

Awesome! I'll be at flagstone for the first 3 weeks, then employee's house for last 3. EXCITED! carrrpooools!

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

DodgeGirl — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:22:39 GMT

Hey Laura thanks for that information on Flagstone!

Just finished up making my reservation with them. That was a whole lot cheaper than the other options I was considering.

Mandi

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

flavorofthehair — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:14:19 GMT

Wow! I think if I get in, I'mma head for Flagstone. =D

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

laurajane — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:56:55 GMT

Hiya!!

I'm still working on my housing!

Here's some info on Flagstone apartments:

"The Flagstone units are studio apartments that are in downtown Kanab. They are very convenient to Best Friends Animal Society – about a ten minute drive. Unfortunately we do not have a website for the Flagstone yet. The rooms have a bed, dresser, nightstand, small refrigerator, microwave, and of course a bathroom. They are similar to a hotel room setup. All utilities, including wireless internet access, are included in the price.The rooms are $550/month and this includes free internet access and all utilities.The units have TV’s, but I am in the process of having satellite or cable hooked up for the complex – it should be done by October. The Flagstone is a one level building. All the units are accessed on the ground level with doors that lead directly outside – there are no interior hallways. The tenants are mostly Best Friends Animal Society employees/volunteers and also some people who do not work at Best Friends."

You can email Lynn Battista @ reservations@kanabcottages.com to get more info. She gets back to you really quickly.

Laura

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

DodgeGirl — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:13:05 GMT

Hey!

I can't speak for much since I'm still in the process of getting everything straightend out. But most of the employee housing (per the information I got a few days ago) ranges from $100-250 a week or something like 15-30 a night. I was looking in to quail park lodge who are offering me 49 a night (instead of their normal 89-112 a night).

Also,. if I read correctly, Xbar lodge is offering $30 a night for interns. This price seems super low and not right to me but I'm pretty sure thats what my information packet said, lol.

Hopefully this is somewhat helpful =]

-Mandi

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

flavorofthehair — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:27:27 GMT

Hiya! I haven't even applied to intern yet, but I would be interested if you guys would post about the amounts for housing you've run into? Such as the hotels/motels, and employee housing or the apartments. Just trying to get an idea of what I'd need to save. =D

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

DodgeGirl — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:59:38 GMT

Heyy Laura!

I'm working on housing stuff as well right now. I can't seem to find any info on Flagstone? (I'm probably just looking in all the wrong places lol)I'm also calling a few of the hotels/motels around Kanab, many of them offer some pretty nice discounts for Best Friends/Interns.I'll post up what I find a little later.

I'll throw my number up here as well - 1.847.347.2600

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

laurajane — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:04:58 GMT

HEEYY guys! haha, yeah so it let me on finally.

I'll be there this fall too, so pumped. My name's Laura Juul- 21 from Athens, GA, email is laura.juul5@gmail.com, and number is 706-224-1184 haha- just in case this website goes freaky again.

Anyways, i'm working on getting housing plans together and was wondering what you guys were doing. I guess the options are employee housing or renting a studio apartment. Some of the employees' houses seem pretty far away, so I was probably going to rent an apartment in town- at Flagstone apts or something. Just wondering what your plans were and if anyone else was planning on being at Flagstone as well?

Can't wait to meet you all!

Laura

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

desertwillow505 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:28:38 GMT

Thanks Mandi! I'll pass your suggestion along to Laura :0)

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

DodgeGirl — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:11:43 GMT

Definitely, my email is - ramitup4x4@yahoo.com

Not sure what kind of problems she's having but I had problems too when I first joined, I had to subscribe/join the "Internships at best friends group" before I could post. Not sure if it's "just that easy" but just a suggestion =]

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

desertwillow505 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:44:12 GMT

Hi Lauren and Mandi,

I was just wondering if I could have your email addresses. I've met another new intern, Laura, and she's having trouble posting on this site.

Thanks!

Jessica

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

CoxLa03 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:30:18 GMT

Hi Mandi!

Looking forward to meeting you in October!

-Lauren

Re: So What Can You Expect? : Oct./Nov. Interns

desertwillow505 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:04:46 GMT

Hi Mandi!