Malta

12728

Data de início: 15-10-2023

Data de fim: 14-10-2024

Vagas: 1

Duração: 12 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 08-09-2023

Financiamento: Aprovado

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 95 €

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Resumo: The hosting organization is looking for a new full-time volunteer to join their international team protecting birds and their habitats and inspiring and educating people about birds and nature in the Maltese Islands. The volunteer will be based at one of our nature reserves in Malta. Those who have previously participated in a long-term Erasmus+ European Voluntary Service (EVS) scheme or long-term Erasmus+ Volunteering scheme are not eligible to apply for these positions.

Perfil: – Aged 18-30
– A citizen of one of the partner or programme countries
– Friendly, enjoy meeting new people and keen to experience a different culture
– Organised and able to meet deadlines
– Able to demonstrate a high standard of communication and people engagement skills
– Keen to learn about environmental education and how to engage people with nature
– Willing to learn with an adaptable approach in line with the needs of a charitable organisation’s structure, including working flexible and occasional long hours

Tarefas: In this role you will assist in the opening of the reserves to the public, working and ensuring visitors enjoy a pleasant experience. The chosen applicants will work at our nature reserves (Għadira, Simar, Foresta 2000 and Salina) reporting to the Site Warden and Head of Land Management. Training on the history of the sites and the flora and fauna of the reserves will be provided. Duties will include:

– Assisting in opening BirdLife Malta’s nature reserves to the public in the afternoon/evening, including on weekends.
– Setting up the display within the reception centre at the reserves
– Preparing the nature shop at the reserves
– Setting up binoculars before the reserve opening hours
– Greeting visitors at the reserves and giving a basic explanation about the nature reserve, its history, flora and fauna
– Managing a small shop and promoting sales whilst encouraging membership
– Compiling visitor statistics and gathering feedback from visitors
– Participating in regular events held at the nature reserve with the aim of educating visitors towards more environmental appreciation.
– Taking visitors around the reserve, which could entail walking on uneven terrain even during summer.
– Assisting in research work being carried out at the nature reserves.
– Helping with inputting of data.

Should the reserves be closed to the public for certain periods, especially the summer months, the applicants are expected to report at the nature reserves in order to assist the managing warden in the implementation of the work plan for the site. Such work has a physical aspect relating to the upgrade and maintenance of the habitat, as well as an element of research with ongoing studies on the flora and fauna of the sites.

Condições: – Accommodation in a room in the northern part of the island close to our nature reserves
– Coverage of utilities such as electricity, water, gas, and internet
– Reimbursement of the flight and other transport costs (bus, train, metro, visa) to/from Malta, limited according to distance
– €380 monthly allowance
– Private HEALTH insurance provided by Henner

Documentação: CV + Motivation Letter + Application form

Download: 12728 - European-Solidarity-Corps_Nature-Reserves-Visitor-Assistant-Application-Form.docx