In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss the legal and ethical parameters of creating effective internship programs for your farmed animal sanctuary. Internship programs can be a way to create capacity at your sanctuary, but they also require careful planning, and we're here to run you through it all!

This Episode's Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• Creating A Rewarding Internship Program At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Overview Of Animal Sanctuary Staff Positions | The Open Sanctuary Project

• The Value Of Staff Cross-Training At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

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Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss scenarios where caregivers must cope with a loose or missing resident. We cover three areas of focus when responding to a loose resident, discuss what to consider if you can't find a resident, and offer suggestions for what you can do before and after an event to best protect your residents!

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This Episode's Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• Protocols For Loose And Missing Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Understanding Flight Zone, Pressure Zone, And Point Of Balance In Sheep And Goats | The Open Sanctuary Project

• What Is A Resident's Flight Zone? | The Open Sanctuary Project

• A Guide To Safely Catching Stray Birds For Your Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue Part I: Supplies Helpful For The Safe Capture Of Birds | The Open Sanctuary Project

• A Guide To Safely Catching Stray Birds For Your Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue Part II: Planning For The Site And Strategizing Timing | The Open Sanctuary Project

• A Guide To Safely Catching Birds For Your Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue Part III: How Bird Type Or Species Can Impact Your Plans | The Open Sanctuary Project

• A Guide To Safely Catching Stray Birds For Your Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue Part IV: Capture And Handling | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Observation: An Important Caregiving Tool | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Observing And Recording Resident Behavior | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Resident Ongoing Treatment & Observation Record | The Open Sanctuary Project

• The Importance of Veterinary Care at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

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Julia, the Nonprofit Specialist at The Open Sanctuary Project, sits down with Animal Place Founder and Open Sanctuary Project Board Member Kim Sturla to continue our series sharing invaluable perspectives from leaders in the sanctuary and rescue world.

In addition to founding Animal Place, Kim also served as Executive Director for a humane society, as well as the Education Director at Fund For Animals, and worked on many legislative campaigns to improve animal lives.

Julia and Kim discuss five key points Kim wishes she had known before getting started in sanctuary and advocacy work- a conversation not to be missed!

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This Episode's Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• Recognizing And Managing Compassion Fatigue At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Recognizing And Preventing Burnout At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Care Staff Retention At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• The Value of Staff Cross-Training At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Guide To Utilizing Shelter Shifts At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Creating A Strategic Plan For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Estimating Species Lifetime Care Costs At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• How To Develop A Fundraising Plan For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Choosing The Right Site For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Understanding Your Animal Sanctuary's Zoning Rights & Restrictions | The Open Sanctuary Project

• What Is A Land Survey And How Can It Help Your Animal Organization? | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Determining Your Animal Sanctuary's Capacity For Responsible Care | The Open Sanctuary Project

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