Rural Roots,Global Goals:Human-Animal-Environment connections 4 future
Rural Roots,Global Goals:Human-Animal-Environment connections 4 future
AEPGA - Associação Para o Estudo e Proteção do Gado Asinino (Association for the Study and Protection of Donkeys)
Atenor (Miranda do Douro), Portugal
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Activity description
AEPGA (Association for the Study and Protection of Donkeys) is inserted in a rural context, is in charge of caring of about 100 donkeys, and gives support to the donkeys that belong to local communities, in the northeast of Portugal. Volunteers will participate in the routine tasks and activities of the association. The main tasks will be related to the care of donkeys and the maintenance of the centers they live in: feeding, cleaning, environmental enrichment, behavioral training, giving support during health treatments and other activities implied in supporting their welfare; maintenance of green spaces and infrastructures. Volunteers may also be requested to participate in educational or recreational activities organized by AEPGA, which aim to raise awareness about animal welfare, promote environmental education, and the preservation of the rural cultural and natural heritage of the region (Nordeste Transmontano), being in direct contact with the local community and visitors.Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Travel costs will be covered until the amount calculated by ESC distance calculator. Volunteers will be living in a fully equipped house, located in midway between the centers run by AEPGA (about 15 minutes’ drive). The village where it is has a local mini-market and a bar. In case of other needs, there are grocery stores in the cities nearby, each about 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.Training during the activity
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 two months, 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.Participant profile
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.Activity dates
A total of 39 week(s) during the period 01/01/2024 to 31/10/2024
Activity location
Rua da Igreja nº48, 5225-011 Atenor (Miranda do Douro) Portugal
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, France, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Finland, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Latvia, Montenegro, Malta, Sweden, Poland, Netherlands
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
No application deadline