Wildlife assistant: short project
Opvangcentrum voor Vogels en Wilde Dieren vzw
Opvangcentrum voor Vogels en Wilde Dieren Oostende
Oostende, Belgia
Kirjeldus
You take your share in the daily work at the Wildlife Rescue 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. 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 center everyone should undertake all sorts of work: feeding and weighing the animals, assisting the staff, preparing food, but also cleaning cages, doing the dishes, laundry and mopping 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.
Majutus, toitlustus, transport
You will stay in a room in the rescue center itself that you share with another ESC volunteer. Kitchen, toilet and bathroom are shared with local volunteers during the day. In the evening and in the morning, you have the facilities to yourself. 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 center of Ostend, a 25-minute ride from the rescue center.
Koolitused tegevuse ajal
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.
Osaleja profiil
No foreknowledge is required, but being keen to learn 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 2 months 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.
Tegevuse kuupäevad
Alates 01/07/2024 Kuni 31/08/2024
Tegevuse koht
Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 642, Oostende, Belgia
Üksikisiku vabatahtlik tegevus
Otsitakse osalejaid järgmisest riigist:
British Antarctic Territory, Anguilla, Austria, Aruba, Belgia, Saint-Barthélemy, Bermuda, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canary Islands, Curaçao, Küpros, Tšehhi Vabariik, Saksamaa, Taani, Eesti, Kreeka, Hispaania, Soome, Falklandi saared, Prantsusmaa, Prantsuse Guajaana, Gröönimaa, Guadeloupe, Horvaatia, Ungari, Iirimaa, Briti India ookeani ala, Island, Itaalia, Kaimanisaared, Leedu, Luksemburg, Läti, Montenegro, Saint Martin (french part), Martinique, Montserrat, Malta, Uus-Kaledoonia, Madalmaad, Norra, Prantsuse Polüneesia, Poola, St Pierre and Miquelon, Pitcairn, Portugal, Réunion, Rumeenia, Serbia, Russian Federation, Rootsi, Saint Helena, Sloveenia, Slovakkia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Turks ja Caicos, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Ukraina, Virgin Islands (British), Wallis ja Futuna, Kosovo * UN resolution
Tegevuse valdkonnad
Environment and natural protection
Avalduse esitamise tähtaeg
Taotluse esitamise tähtaeg: 29/02/2024 23:59