Wildlife assistant: advanced project
Opvangcentrum voor Vogels en Wilde Dieren vzw
Oostende, Belgija
Aprašymas
We are urgently looking for a volunteer to come summer 2025! 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 tasks and assist a more experienced volunteer. Do take in mind that at our centre everyone should undertake all sorts of work: feeding and weighing animals, assisting staff, preparing food, but also cleaning cages, mopping floors, doing the dishes and laundry. 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 handle and feed them correctly. You will work together with a large group of motivated volunteers (locals, interns, older people), where a good team spirit is important.
Apgyvendinimas, maitinimas ir transportas
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 € 450,00 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.
Mokymas veiklos laikotarpiu
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..).
Dalyvio profilis
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 this summer 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.
Kada?
Nuo 01/06/2025 iki 30/09/2025
Kur?
Nieuwpoortsesteenweg, 642, Oostende, Belgija
Veiklos rūšis
Individuali savanoriška veikla
Ieškoma dalyvių iš
Airija, Austrija, Bulgarija, Canary Islands, Czechia, Danija, Estija, Graikija, Ispanija, Italija, Kipras, Kroatija, Latvija, Lenkija, Lietuva, Liuksemburgas, Malta, Nyderlandai, Portugalija, Prancūzija, Rumunija, Slovakija, Slovėnija, Suomija, Vengrija, Vokietija, Šiaurės Makedonija, Švedija
Veiklos temos
Environment and natural protection
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