Volunteering in a seal rehabilitation center - Netherlands
Stichting Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen
Lauwersoog, Nizozemsko
Popis
Join the Werelderfgoedcentrum Waddenzee (WEC) in Lauwersoog this summer and support the rescue and rehabilitation of common harbour seal pups, starting from June for 8 weeks! Opening in 2025 as the new home of Seal Center Pieterburen, WEC combines wildlife care, science, and education to protect the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the Seal Rehabilitation Department, you will help care for injured, sick, and orphaned seals with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. Tasks include preparing feeds, observing eating behavior, assisting with medication, weighing seals, monitoring health, moving animals between pools, cleaning enclosures, and supporting daily operations. By joining the team, you will contribute directly to animal welfare while helping raise awareness of the importance of protecting one of Europe’s most valuable coastal ecosystems. This European Solidarity Corps position is specifically intended for participants who are not able to cover the costs.
Ubytování, stravování, doprava
Housing Volunteers stay at our campus in the Lauwersmeer nature area, 5 minutes by bike or 15 minutes on foot from the center. Bikes are provided. You will share a four-person house divided into two bedrooms, with two people per room and separate beds. Houses include internet and a common area with games. Food Groceries are included. Each volunteer can order food weekly through an online supplier with a budget of €56. Transport Volunteers arrange their own travel to the project's location. We encourage environmentally friendly transport whenever possible.
Odborná příprava během činnosti
You will receive training materials before arrival, along with an online kick-off presentation the week before your start. After arriving, you will take part in a two-week training period in the seal care department, where experienced nurses will teach you the basics of seal rehabilitation and daily care procedures.
Profil účastníka
Working in seal rehab requires close collaboration with veterinary nurses, animal caretakers, volunteers, and other staff members. Communication is key, especially when it comes to following care protocols and responding to the changing needs of the animals. To join the Seal Rehabilitation Department, you must meet the following criteria: Be 18 years of age or older Have strong English communication skills Be able to follow instructions precisely Work well in a team-oriented environment Be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and with animals - please note that the work is quite physical WEC regularly offers volunteer opportunities for participants who are able to finance their own stay. More information and applications can be found at https://ontdekwec.nl/en/. This European Solidarity Corps opportunity is specifically intended for participants who are not able to cover the costs of their stay. Please choose the application option that best fits your personal situation! Desirable requirements of applicant It is not mandatory to have a background in marine conservation or animal care; however, such experience can be an advantage and may help you feel more confident in certain tasks.
Období činnosti
od 07/06/2026 do 02/08/2026
Místo činnosti
Haven 6, Lauwersoog, Nizozemsko
Typ činnosti
Individuální dobrovolnictví
Vyhledávání účastníků z
Albánie, Alžírsko, Arménie, Aruba, Belgie, Bonaire, Svatý Eustach a Saba, Bosna a Hercegovina, Bulharsko, Bělorusko, Chorvatsko, Curaçao, Dánsko, Egypt, Estonsko, Finsko, Francie, Francouzská Polynésie, Francouzská jižní a antarktická území, Gruzie, Grónsko, Irsko, Island, Itálie, Izrael, Jordánsko, Kosovo * UN resolution, Kypr, Libanon, Libye, Lichtenštejnsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Lucembursko, Malta, Maroko, Maďarsko, Moldavsko, Nizozemsko, Norsko, Nová Kaledonie, Německo, Palestina, Polsko, Portugalsko, Rakousko, Rumunsko, Rusko, Saint-Pierre a Miquelon, Severní Makedonie, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Srbsko, Svatý Bartoloměj, Svatý Martin (nizozemská část), Sýrie, Tunisko, Turecko, Ukrajina, Wallis a Futuna, Ázerbájdžán, Černá Hora, Česká Republika, Řecko, Španělsko, Švédsko
Témata aktivity
Environment and natural protection
Lhůta podání přihlášky
podle lhůty přihlášek: 02/05/2026 23:59
Kód projektu
2026-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000401227