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AEPGA - Associação para o Estudo e Protecção do Gado Asinino
Atenor, Portugal
Beskrivning
AEPGA (Association for the Study and Protection of Donkeys) operates in a rural area of northeastern Portugal, caring for more than 100 donkeys and supporting donkeys owned by local communities. Volunteers take part in the association’s daily activities, mainly related to donkey welfare and facility maintenance. Tasks include feeding, cleaning, environmental enrichment, basic behavioral training, assisting with health treatments, and maintaining green spaces and infrastructures. Volunteers may also support educational and recreational activities organized by AEPGA to promote animal welfare, environmental awareness, and the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the region. These activities provide opportunities to interact with local communities and visitors while contributing to meaningful conservation and outreach work.
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Travel costs will be covered until the amount calculated by ESC distance calculator. Volunteers will be living in a fully equipped house, located in the village of one of the centers run by AEPGA. The village where it is has a local bar. In case of some needs, there are grocery stores in the villages and cities nearby, each about 10 to 20 minutes by car. For work-related trips, for travel to make essential purchases, or for special necessities, transport will be guaranteed by AEPGA, either by ride or by a common car. Volunteers will get a monthly pocket money amount.
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A theoretical introduction to the tasks and to the overall environment will be held during the first days of the project. Volunteers will receive initial more intensive training during the first month, and then, according to their ability to adapt to the tasks, they will gradually gain more autonomy. Volunteers will have the opportunity to express their personal interests, and there will be room for deepening their knowledge and practice in the area in which they show particular interest. They will be encouraged and helped in the development of language skills through practice.
Deltagarens profil
We're looking for proactive, engaged, and curious people, willing to learn, get involved, and work with animals. Priority for young people with fewer opportunities will be given (related to discrimination, geographical, health, economic, cultural, social or educational barriers). Volunteers should like to be in direct contact with nature, live in a rural environment, and don't mind doing physical work. A place where animals and people will welcome you with friendliness.
Datum
A total of 20 week(s) during the period 15/07/2026 to 30/11/2026
Plats
Largo da Igreja, 48, Atenor, Portugal
Typ av verksamhet
Individuellt volontärarbete
Söker deltagare från
Belgien, Danmark, Finland, Frankrike, Grekland, Irland, Island, Italien, Nederländerna, Polen, Portugal, Spanien, Sverige, Tyskland, Ukraina
Aktivitetens ämnen
Environment and natural protection
Sista ansökningsdag
Sista ansökningsdag: 30/06/2026 23:59
Projektkod
2026-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000402282