Espanha

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Data de início: 01-02-2016

Data de fim: 01-02-2017

Vagas: 2

Duração: 12 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 20-08-2015

Financiamento: Candidatura

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 105 €

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Resumo: The host organization is the Spanish auxiliary branch, a European NGO that works as rescue and rehabilitationcenter of exotic animalsas well as in prevention and education. The animals that end up with us often come from illegal trade, circuses, illegal zoos or directly from private individuals. The foundation specializes in the rescue and rehabilitation of primates. Prior to their arrival at the organization they oftenhave been seriously abused and severely neglected. At the organization the animals receive the professional care needed for their recovery. The organization ’s aim is to make the animals mentally and physically healthy and to place them in a more natural environment, such as a natural enclosure or in a renowned zoo.

Perfil: 17-30 yrs, of EU-nationality
• Being able to speak good English
Good communication is important for your own safety and that of your colleagues. As an EVS volunteer you work with potentially dangerous animals.In Spain general use of English is not common. However, all staff members (volunteers and workers) at Primadomus are required to have good English skills. You will develop your English skills further by communicating with your fellow volunteers. If the volunteer does not speak English we will have problems communicating. Spanish is not required but a plus; if you are interested to improve Spanish you will have the opportunity to do so.
• Being motivated
A project that lasts for 12 months needs motivated volunteers.Please let us know in your motivation letter why you want to join the project.
• Be aware that working around animals it is hard and physical work
Animal Careinvolves a lot of physical work; depending on the EVS position and specific department your work will up to 60% involve cleaning but you can enjoy the animals in the process. Unfortunately we cannot make exceptions as to the amount of cleaning, that is why you need to be passionate about the animals otherwise you will not enjoy this EVS experience. Please note that the combined position of Animal Care & Communication can be physically demandingas well.
• Having affinity and some experience in working with animals
the organization ’smain activity is taking care of exotic animals thatneed temporary housing and/or specialized care. The volunteer must realize that most animals show signs of trauma and need to be re-socialized with members of their own species.It’s important thatthe animalsarenothandled as pets. We call this the ‘hands off policy’. The interaction between the staff and the animal should always be minimal. The fact that the animals develop towards a more natural life should be the cause of satisfaction.
• Be able to live in a remote area
Primadomus is located in a remote natural area, so you need to be able to work in these conditions. Foreigners can sometimes have a vision of Spain that differs from reality. Villena is a nice small city in the mainland, which offers you a good range of activities to enjoy the countryside. However, despite the fact that Villena citizens are very welcoming and warm people, few of them excel the English language, which means you will have to do extra efforts to enlarge your social network. A part from that, the organization is placed in a natural area, which also means things can require more efforts than if it would be placed in the city. All this requires that EVS volunteers need to show high levels of initiative and motivation. Being aware of these conditions will make your volunteer period meet with your expectations.
• Having no allergies
Having allergies for animal fur is problematic as you have to be around animals on a daily basis.
• Being able to deal with strict protocols
For your safety and for the sake of the animals there are strict protocols to work by. You must be able to work by these protocols. Mistakes can be dangerous for you, your colleagues and the animals.
• Having no problem working one day in the weekend
Animals don’t have a weekend break like we do. This means while being involved in animal care you have to work one Saturday or Sunday every week. For the combined position it’s important to know that public visits take place on Saturdays. Of course in return you will get one day free during the middle of the week. It’s an EVS-rule, that every week the volunteers have at least two subsequent days off.

Tarefas: • Works 36 hours a week in a team of experienced animal caretakers and will be trained to carry out daily activities independently.
• Is responsible for cleaning the animals’ enclosures.
• Assists in furnishing the animals’ enclosures, e.g. replacing floor covering of enclosures and erecting beams and other structures.
• Makes enrichment items for the animals to stimulate natural behaviorand keeps an eye on their overallbehavior.
• Helps toprepare food and feeds the animals.
• Takes care of small maintenance.
• Reports peculiarities to the experienced caretakers and takes part in writing daily reports on the animals’ health and care.

At the organization the main focus is on the animals’ welfare so when being an EVS volunteer the majority of your activities will be directly linked to this principle. The teamleaders of the different departments will decideon what kind of responsibilitiesyou will be assigned; this depends on the progress you are making and the confidence, reliability and understanding you show.This means that activities of several EVSers might differ. How your individual responsibilities and tasks evolve during your EVS project is largely dependent on you!

In addition to your work atyour department, at Primadomus an EVSproject also offers the possibilityto acquire some experience at other departments of this growing NGO. Dependingon your abilities, interests and attitude, you may be able to assist in other related work. If you are an Animal Caretaker volunteer these mightbe behavioral or veterinary issues. On the other hand, the combined position of Animal care& Communicationmight give you the opportunity to help out with fundraising or get involved in various ongoing projects within the organization.

Also, all EVS-ers at Primadomus will be involved in proper management of the Primadomus volunteers’apartment (for details see section ‘Social and Working Environment’), which will challenge your social and managerial skills.In the second half of your own EVS-project (by then you are a ‘senior’) you will assist the staff in welcoming new junior EVS-ers, guide them during introduction to Primadomus and the volunteers’apartment organization.