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Data de início: 01-04-2026

Data de fim: 31-10-2026

Vagas: 1

Duração: 7 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 23-03-2026

Financiamento: Aprovado

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 105 €

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Resumo: (Wildlife rehabilitation assistant)

The Wildlife Rescue Center is an independent non-profit organization that is part of a national chain of hospitals under Bird protection.
The center has been founded in 1984, first to take care of the many oiled birds that came ashore. Through the years more animal species were treated in the rescue center with a broader variety of problems. In the last two years we get around 5000 patients each year, most of them due to human activities (e.g. oil, traffic, birds taken by a cat, birds that flew against a window, ...).

Our main goal is the rehabilitation of wildlife so we can release them back into nature with the best chances of survival. By doing this we also try to educate the public. For a lot of people a bird they find is their first contact with nature and we try to make that a starting point for more interest. The center organizes public activities about nature and bird protection to inform the local people about the current problems that nature is facing and how they can help them themselves. Next to that, we also support scientific research of several institutes by collecting data from our patients.
In our center, we work with 7 staff members (5 full time and 2 part time) and more than 100 volunteers, for tasks such as administration, transport of wounded animals, animal care and organizing events, and counts more than 1000 members. Since 1999 we participate in the ESC-project and received since then over 80 ESC-volunteers, mostly long terms but also volunteers that help for a couple of months.

This project is a great opportunity for volunteers to experience how an actual wildlife rescue center operates. The work is very diverse. Each season brings different types of patients, so it always stays exciting to see which animal is brought in next. The volunteers get the possibility to work closely with wildlife which brings a lot of satisfaction. In this way, as an organization, we can offer very valuable and useful work, which benefits both the animals and humans. The ultimate reward is when an animal can be fully recovered and as a consequence can be released back into nature

Perfil: No foreknowledge is required, but being keen to learn is essential. Age:19-30 years old. We are looking for a spontaneous young adult who has a passion for nature and wildlife. Someone who is able to commit 7 months to this Wildlife Rehabilitation project. You need to be flexible (weekend work), social and be able to handle stress. Being in a good physical condition and not afraid to get your hands dirty! You will work in a team, so having a good open mind and positive attitude is essential. English: minimum A2.

Tarefas: You take your share in the daily work at the Wildlife Rehab centre. Step by step, we will introduce you to our way of working and the strict protocols that we follow. Being keen to learn is essential. In the beginning, you will mainly perform basic task and assist a more experienced volunteer or staff member. Do take in mind that at our centre everyone should undertake all sorts of work: feeding and weighing the animals, preparing food, but also cleaning cages, dishes, laundry and mopping floors. You have to pursue administrative discipline and follow certain hygienic procedures. Being flexible is essential since wildlife does not have a clock to follow. During your project, you will learn how to rehabilitate all types of birds and mammals, how to tube animals and how to help oiled wildlife. You will work together with a big group of motivated volunteers (locals, interns, older people), where a good team spirit is important.

Condições: You will live in a shared house 25 minutes away from the Wildlife Centre. The house has a kitchen and a living room, which you will share with your other ESC co-housers. Bathroom and toilet are shared as well. Every ESC-volunteer will receive € 450,00 a month, which includes both your food expenses and pocket money. It will be paid every month through your bank account. You will also get a bike that can be used to go to the city centre, a 5-minute ride from the ESC-house.

Documentação: CV + Motivation Letter