Transformational Wilderness Internships

Are you looking for wilderness internships that enhance your personal and professional skills while living in a remote, rural location?

Unique wilderness internships Skills

Looking for a different option to our specific training programs? Our wilderness internships from our community and philosophy partner, Trails to Empowerment, help you gain unparalleled hands-on work experience and the skills to succeed in all aspects of life on a guest ranch that contributes to conservation. Whether you are looking for an internship for your university studies, because you want to pursue a career in the wilderness industry or just for personal interest, our wilderness internships teach you the skills to work in the following job roles.

Gain experience with one of our wilderness internships:

  • Ranch research centre internship
  • Sales and marketing internship
  • Business administration internship
  • Restaurant and hospitality internship
  • Organizational culture internship
  • Sustainable forestry and ecology internship
  • Biodiversity and conservation internship
  • University internships

Living and working close to nature facilitates endless opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills. All require commitment, responsibility and a positive attitude. You will connect deeply to nature every day as you live and work in the wilderness. We recognize our responsibility to take care of the environment we benefit from, so nature conservation will be a vital part of everything you do. Our Six Principles of Personal Development, Nature Connection, Nature Conservation, Self-Sufficiency, Empowerment and Consciousness and Awareness means every internship promises to be truly transformational, as long as you are mentally ready to commit to the experience. Find out more on Trails to Empowerment’s website where you can see all the different wilderness internships we offer.

  • LEARN HOW TO RUN A WILDERNESS BUSINESS IN ALL ASPECTS FROM GUEST RELATIONS AND RANCH MAINTENANCE TO OFFICE AND KITCHEN WITH OUR WILDERNESS INTERNSHIPS
  • BE PART OF OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY WITH OUR SIX PRINCIPLES AS ITS FOUNDATION
  • DEVELOP SKILLS IN RESPONSIBILITY, INITIATIVE, OWNERSHIP, POSITIVITY, EMPOWERMENT AND SOLUTION-ORIENTATED MINDSET
  • BECOME A WILDERNESS STEWARD OF THE CHILCOTIN ARK AS YOU CONTRIBUTE TO CONSERVATION
  • FACE NATURE’S CHALLENGES TO DEVELOP YOURSELF PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY
  • LEARN HOW TO LIVE AND WORK IN NATURE

Our internships run year round with a minimum stay of two months so you can choose the time of year that’s right for you. If you are joining us from outside Canada, you need a valid visa through Experience International Canada or be able to obtain one to join us for a wilderness internship. Take a look at the visa options page on Trails to Empowerment’s website, then check the Government of Canada website to find out if you’re eligible.

 

Are you looking for a specific training program or aren’t able to obtain an EIC visa? Take a look at our other wilderness training programs to find the one that’s right for you.

3 Steps to your unforgettable adventure

Does this sound like the opportunity you have been looking for to enhance your personal and professional development? Take our Wilderness Readiness Survey to begin your wilderness internship in the mountains of British Columbia:

Talk with one of our mentor guides

You'll discuss the details & goals of your adventure

enjoy your wilderness adventure with us!

Leave the chaos of city life behind as you reconnect with nature and yourself

We offset guests' flight carbon production by investing in sustainable community forest management

5% of each trip supports conservation efforts in the Chilcotin Ark

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5 Benefits of Nature that You Need now!

1. Reduces stress
2. Improves memory
3. Fights mental fatigue
4. Boosts creativity
5. Builds relationships
5 Benefits of Nature