Volunteer for nature 2026
Udruga Biom
Zagreb, Croatia
Description
We are looking for 3 volunteers to help us with conservation work and raising awareness about nature conservation! This long-term volunteering opportunity provides you with a unique chance to explore hidden landscapes during ornithological and other nature conservation fieldwork, learn about public education and awareness-raising, and build solidarity between people and nature while contributing to a number of crucial conservation projects. IMPORTANT: more info about the project - www.biom.hr/en/2025/09/29/volunteer-for-nature-2026-with-biom/ Aplication requires two mandatory steps: STEP 1: Fill in the online application - (link: https://shorturl.at/vDKm3 ), you will receive the completed form on your email address. STEP 2: Send us the following two documents by email to volonteri@biom.hr: - the application form you received in the previous step (in PDF) - your CV Please make sure the subject of email is: “Volunteer for Nature 2026 – name and last name – Application”
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
- The volunteers will have a shared apartment in Zagreb throughout the whole activity period and also accommodation provided at every working location during the fieldwork activities. Many of these locations will be isolated or in very small communities of people. - All travel costs relating to the project incurred by the volunteers will be reimbursed. - The volunteers will get pre-determined monthly allowance – approximately 510 EUR a month (consisting of 10 EUR/day for pocket money and 7 EUR/day for food expenses).
Training during the activity
Your responsibilities will include: participating in nature conservation fieldwork; taking part in educational, awareness-raising and community activities; creating educational and promotional content; handling office tasks such as data processing, camera trap analysis or graphic design etc. We offer you the opportunity to: learn about birds and conservation from experts; strengthen communication and leadership skills; and deliver creative events or online content for the promotion of nature conservation. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/lgoCT
Participant profile
- A young person 18 to 30 years old from the EU Member States or one of these countries (link - https://shorturl.at/hcyUA ). Alongside international candidates, we warmly welcome applications from young people from Croatia, since one of the three positions may be taken by a Croatian volunteer! - Enthusiastic about sharing your passion for nature; - Interested in self-growth and promoting change in your community; - Open-minded and ready to communicate with a wide range of people of all backgrounds; - Interested in creating educational and promotional content about the nature conservation; - Capable of living and working both independently and as part of a team; - Flexible and dynamic, will be happy working irregular hours and moving between small communities within Croatia for the duration of the project; - Reasonably physically fit, capable of working on rough, rocky, and steep terrain; - Able to communicate in English or Croatian; - We encourage people with fewer opportunities (not in employment, education or training; facing educational, economic, cultural, health, social or geographical obstacles) to apply. - Valid European driving license is desirable, but not essential.
Activity dates
From 02/03/2026 to 20/11/2026
Activity location
Čazmanska 2, Zagreb, Croatia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 20/10/2025 23:59
Project code
2025-1-HR01-ESC51-VTJ-000347562