📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
GREFA is an NGO created in 1981 for the the study and conservation of nature. In GREFA we carry on different and complementary activities: animal recovery, and research; preservation of species, community education and awareness raising campaigns. The Wild Fauna Recovery Centre is the main focus of the organization. From its beginnings, it has given veterinary assistance to more than 40,000 wild animals, hosting every year around 4000 animals. The Wild Fauna Recovery Centre provides the necessary care to all the animals admitted to -later- release them back into their habitat: the nature. It also organises trainings and environmental education activities for peolple of all ages.
💼 What the programme involves
- Setting the space for environmental education, called Living Nature.
- Cleaning and setting facilities for breading species like the lesser kestrel, the golden eagle, Bonelli's eagle, the black vulture, etc.
-Construction of bird's nest
- Routine Sanitary Control of the adult included in the breeding program
- Ponds preparation for tortoises in a natural park of Madrid.
- Construction and owl nest boxes for kestrels.
- Helping in the animal hospital activities.
🏠 Accommodation on site
At the centre, in one dorm for men and women (mixed room), furnished with bunk beds. There is 1 (one) shower for each gender. You will have Internet access.
📍 About the location
The workcamp will be in the City of Majadahonda wich is 30 km away from Madrid.
⚠️ Requirements
A motivational letter, in english, is required.
ℹ️ Additional information
During this period all the volunteers could also organised and take part into extra cultural activities (supported by the volunteer), such as courses, conferences, presentations and visits to places of interest (Toledo, Madrid, Segovia).