Community Partners are an essential component in the success of the Internship Program. The Conservation Corps values these partnerships as they provide meaningful work and training opportunities to youth in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.

How It Works

Each Provincial Internship placement is 12-weeks in duration. Interns work on environmental conservation or heritage preservation-related projects with community proponents in their local communities.

Communities, organizations, municipalities and corporations propose Internship Placements to the Corps. Project selection is a competitive process and all proposed activities are evaluated on meeting the Program's goals. Attempts are made to award placements equally in all regions of the Province.

The actual Internship Placements are open to Newfoundland and Labrador residents under 30 who have recently completed a college or university degree or who are about to graduate. Participants must be highly motivated and be interested in environmental or cultural heritage conservation.

Community Partner Funding

The cost of running an Internship Placement is approximately $10,000. Successful community proponents must commit 30% of this cost ($3,000), as well as the materials and supplies needed for the project. The Corps coordinates recruitment, provides program orientation and on-going proponent support during the placement. In the case of a Corporate Internship Placement, corporate partners sponsor their own Intern, or commit $10,000 to an otherwise unfunded community project.

How It Works

Community Partner Funding

How to Apply to Receive An Intern? For Potential Partners