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ESC: Advanced Volunteer Animal Care Assistant

Code: 29412 Copied

Belgium European Voluntary Service Environment European Voluntary Service Environment Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Advanced Volunteer Animal Care Assistant

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

You take your share in the daily work at the Wildlife Rehab center. Step by step, we will introduce you to our way of working and the strict protocols that we follow. Being keen to learn is essential. This position is an outdoor position and you will mainly help the staff in feeding and weighing the animals, preparing food, cleaning cages (!), doing dishes, but also repairing cages and helping with constructions. Being flexible is essential since wildlife does not have a clock to follow. Next, we are looking for someone who is not afraid to get his/her hands dirty and who likes to work outdoors (both in sunny and less sunny weather). Do take in mind that at our center everyone should undertake all sorts of work. During your project, you will learn how to rehabilitate all types of birds and mammals. You will work together with a big group of motivated volunteers (locals, interns, older people), where a good team spirit is important.

🏠 Accommodation on site

You will have your own room in a house 20 minutes away from the Wildlife Center. The house has a kitchen and a living room, which you will share with your other ESC co-housers. Bathroom and toilet are shared as well. Every ESC-volunteer will receive € 360,00 a month, including both your food expenses and pocket money. It will be paid every month through your bank account. You will also get a bike that can be used to go to the city center, a 10-minute ride from the ESC-house.

🎒 Leisure activities

In your first days, your will work together with a senior local volunteer or staff member to learn all the necessary things. Step by step, you will be introduced to the strict protocols and the way of working. Being keen to learn from the staff is essential.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profil: No foreknowledge is required, but being keen to learn and work is essential. Age:19-30 years old. We are looking for a spontaneous young adult who has a passion for nature and wildlife. Someone who is able to commit one year of his/her life to this project. You need to be flexible (weekend work), social and be able to handle stress. Being in a good physical condition and not afraid to get your hands dirty! You will work in a team, so having a good open mind and positive attitude is essential. English: minimum A2 You can only apply through the offical application link on the EYP.
Deadline: Application deadline: 21/02/2022

ℹ️ Additional information

Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/ This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.

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📅 Available sessions

BE29412

01/05/2022 → 30/04/2023

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 21/02/2022

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 642, 8400 Oostende, Belgium

Belgium

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:18 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Dutch French