ESC: Monkey Business

Name: ESC: Monkey Business
Start: 2026-09-07
End: 2027-08-22
Location: Almere, Netherlands

Code: 51520 Copied

Netherlands European Voluntary Service Social work Environment European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteer Animal Caretaker AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) gives primates and other exotic mammals a better future! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with an affinity for animals that want to help us in our daily activities. Join us in Almere and help us take care of the animals! About AAP We are an European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals. It is our mission to end their suffering by rescuing animals in need and advocate for better laws and regulations. The animals that end up with AAP often come from illegal trade, circuses, illegal zoos or directly from private individuals. About the job You will be working 32 hours a week at four animal departments; Quarantine, Mammals, Primates, Chimpanzees and our Central Kitchen. A big part of your job will be cleaning enclosures, feeding the animals, food preparation, small maintenance jobs, making enrichment plus giving it to the animals and the refurbishing of an enclosure.

🏠 Accommodation on site

At AAP Netherlands we have two volunteer houses. One is located on site of the organization and the other one close to Almere center. In both houses the volunteers will live together and share a kitchen, living room, garden and bathroom, where we provide all the basic amenities such as: bedding, towels, soap, cleaning products and cooking gear. The volunteers all have a private bedroom. We will provide food and pocket money due to the funds of the European Solidarity Corps project. On working days, you will get free lunch at our AAP canteen. For transport we will supply you with a bicycle.

🎒 Leisure activities

There will be an on arrival training and midterm training organized by the Dutch National Agency during your project. At AAP you will work, rotating every 3 months, at four animal departments; Quarantine, Mammals, Primates and Chimpanzees. During your project you will also spend one day a week at the Central kitchen. At every department you will be trained to work with the different species present and work under the supervision of the animal care staff.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Who are you: • Most importantly; You have affinity with animals. • You are interested in working with exotic animals. If you already have a little bit of experience working with animals even better. This can be for example volunteering in an animal shelter or you used to take care of your pets or grew up with them. • You are looking for a unique experience and are motivated to learn new things. • Don't mind physical work? The work involves around 70% of the time cleaning. • You like meeting new people and getting to know a new culture. • Sufficient verbal and written communication in English. Do you recognize yourself in this? Then come and join us, apply now!
Deadline: 07/06/2026 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

NL51520

07/09/2026 → 22/08/2027

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Deadline: 07/06/2026

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

Almere, Netherlands

Netherlands

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 20:52 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Dutch