Save The Bay

Habitat Restoration Intern

May - August 2019 • Providence, RI

What I liked

I loved the hands-on field experience that I gained working on different restoration projects and sites.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have had more time to work on different projects since I was only there for the summer.

Advice

Be prepared for long days of hard work outside, but you will be able to see the impact you are having on the environment.

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TA For a Pre-College program

July - August 2019 • Providence, RI

What I liked

Working outside with animals and kids on a boat

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Come prepared for long boat days!

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Coastal fellow

May 2019 • Charlestown, RI

What I liked

I loved working outside and getting my hands dirty planting marsh grasses.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Educator and Aquarist Intern

May - August 2019 • Newport, RI

What I liked

I enjoyed the collaborative environment as I worked with other interns to maintain Save the Bay’s aquarium.

What I wish was different

I wish I’d had the ability to become a bit more specialized in some areas of the job and that I had the opportunity to make independent projects and decisions.

Advice

It’s tough physical work but being with people who had similar passions and goals made the experience much more fun.

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Volunteer Manager

June - August 2019 • Providence, RI

What I liked

The community and work environment The various assignments and projects I got to work on The feeling of being part of a bigger cause in the non-profit The independence and trust given to the interns Freedom to work on projects and events with supervision as needed

What I wish was different

Nothing!! I loved it!

Advice

Make the most of your time there, there is so much to learn and experience to gain. No matter your position in the non-profit, there are people to help you and endless skills to learn.

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event planner and volunteer manager

January - August 2018 • Providence, RI

What I liked

excelling in my personal skills while becoming comfortable speaking in front of large groups. I learned the value of time management and really appreciated being able to gather so many people together to participate in beach cleanups and other fundraising events- all surrounded around benefiting the environment and making the world a better place. People were awesome and everyone's attitude was positive and approachable which made this internship one of my favorite life experiences. Not to mention I participated in habitat restoration on Ninigret Salt marsh during the summer months which was amazing. I got to kayak to work every day for two months straight and restore the salt marshes along the coast of Rhode Island, all of which are vital ecosystems and desperately needed attention. Working hard with great people, all focused on making this world a better place was an incredibly great experience for me.

What I wish was different

Honestly, there is not much I would change about this internship. Great people who are approachable and willing to help if you have any questions. Some of the nicest people I've ever met and they are all dedicated towards improving our environment. The only thing i wish was that the pay was slightly higher but since I understand it's a nonprofit, I had no problem putting forth my greatest efforts since I was doing good for the world , and you can't put a number on that feeling of satisfaction.

Advice

I would definitely recommend either becoming an intern at Save The Bay or just get involved in one way or another, you will not regret it. Great people who have great connections, so if environmental science or other similar majors interest you I would not hesitate to apply. Great cause, great people, can't emphasize that enough. The amount of fun I had with my coworkers while actively producing quality work made me want to keep coming back day after day, There was never a dull moment.

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