10 months on ARCTUROS International Environmental Center
ARCTUROS
AETOS FLORINA, Grecia
Descripción
Conservation of large carnivores and reduction of human-wildlife conflict: the case of the Greek Shepherd Dog Breeding and Redistribution Center. The Greek Shepherd Dog Breeding and Redistribution Centre breeds and distributes dogs to livestock farmers in areas with bear/wolf presence. ARCTUROS promotes using livestock guarding dogs as a human-wildlife conflict mitigation measure. Since 1998, when the program was launched as a prevention scheme for carnivore damage, ARCTUROS has distributed more than 1500 dogs to shepherds that suffered a conflict with wildlife. This activity will strengthen the protection of European brown bears and European grey wolves (both endangered and protected species). It will simultaneously enhance the shepherd livestock and the race of the Greek Sheepheed Dog, which was almost near to extinction a few years ago. The breeding program is implemented in modern facilities in Agrapidia village in Florina region (Greece).
Alojamiento, manutención y transporte
ARCTUROS Provides free accommodation in a guesthouse and free transport service on the premises Accommodation: The volunteers are hosted in the hostel for volunteers situated at the village of Aetos down at the valley (Florina region). The house can host 9 to 10 person. It has bedroom, main living room, two baths and a fully equipped kitchen. Aetos is a small and quiet village but you can find anything you need there (2 supermarkets, pharmacy, pizzeria, cafeteria).
Formación durante la actividad
Volunteers participating in the project will be treated equally as ARCTUROS employees, on voluntary service (40 hours per week, taking responsibility and tasks within the volunteer's consent). The volunteer will have the same opportunities, training, and acceptance by ARCTUROS's team as an employee or co-volunteer. Work will take place in a safe environment, and the necessary material resources will be provided to volunteers to perform their duties (work clothes/uniforms, hygiene measures such as disposable gloves, wellingtons boots, provision of forms/computer/internet
Perfil del participante
Must be 18-30 years old Have the willingness to contribute to Environmental protection through the ARCTUROS project Willingness to work in an environment with animals (Animal Care, Veterinary Assistance). Comfortable with and not scared of dogs. Greek sheepdogs are one of the largest breeds of dogs and require particular care. Of course, volunteers will not be required to approach or work with dogs, which is considered ‘difficult’. Be willing to do manual tasks like cleaning the dog’s living areas. Be in good physical condition. Walking each dog takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
Fechas de la actividad
A total of 40 week(s) during the period 01/08/2024 to 06/07/2025
Lugar de la actividad
AETOS FLORINA, AETOS FLORINA, Grecia
Tipo de actividad
Voluntariado individual
Se buscan participantes de
Albania, Alemania, Austria, Bielorrusia, Bulgaria, Chequia, Chipre, Croacia, Dinamarca, Eslovaquia, Eslovenia, España, Estonia, Finlandia, Francia, Hungría, Irlanda, Israel, Italia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburgo, Macedonia del Norte, Países Bajos, Polonia, Portugal, Serbia, Suecia
Temas de la actividad
Environment and natural protection
Fecha límite para la presentación de solicitudes
Fecha de solicitud: 02/10/2024 23:59