📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
You take your share in the daily work at the Wildlife Rehab centre. 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. In the beginning, you will mainly perform basic task and assist a more experienced volunteer or staff member. Do take in mind that at our centre everyone should undertake all sorts of work: feeding and weighing the animals, assist the staff, preparing food, but also cleaning cages, doing the dishes, laundry and mop floors. You have to pursue administrative discipline and follow certain hygienic procedures. Being flexible is essential since wildlife does not have a clock to follow. During your project, you will learn how to rehabilitate all types of birds and mammals, how to carry out fluid therapy, tube animals and how to help oiled wildlife. 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 25 minutes away from the Wildlife Centre. 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, which includes 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 centre, a 25-minute ride from the ESC-house.
🎒 Leisure activities
In your first days, you will work together with a senior more experienced 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 open to learn and to receive feedback are essential. During the year there will be formations about specific subjects (orphaned wildlife, oiled wildlife..).
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: No foreknowledge is required, but being keen to learn and being open to receive feedback are 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 a year of his/her life to this Wildlife Rehabilitation 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.
Deadline: Application deadline: 09/01/2022
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.