Espanha

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Data de início: 01-06-2016

Data de fim: 01-06-2017

Vagas: 2

Duração: 12 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 05-01-2016

Financiamento: Financiamento por aprovar

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 105 €

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Resumo: The volunteer will be in very close contact with employed staff, other volunteers and interns. The orgnization is located in a small city. It’s a place with a lot of history since the marquesado a exists from the medieval period. It is a land with strong traditions, the influence of the Moors and Christians periods is still visible in the main festivities of the city. The town is not far from city and beaches, one of the most important cities in Spain. The town is well connected by train and motorway with these cities. Despite not being a big city (35.000 inhabitants), the city has everything that a big city is supposed to have; a library, theater, a lot of shops in the city center, and the cinema located in House of Culture, as well as many cultural activities. With this project we hope to support young people coming from all over Europe to get acquainted with the city and its inhabitants. Furthermore we hope to inspire local young people by meeting volunteers from other cultures to think about their position in Europe regarding animal welfare.

We would also like to point out that the organization has one volunteers’ apartment in the residential area of the city. Here you will live together with other EVS volunteers. Tasks to be performed with regard to the volunteers’ apartment are also part of the EVS experience. You will act as a contact between the inhabitants and the staff, which will give you the opportunity to improve your managerial and social skills. In general, staying in the apartment gives you an opportunity to participate in social activities and learn more about the Spanish culture. On occasions the team also organizes informal meetings, where all volunteers are welcomed to join.

Perfil: Basic requirements of an EVS: 17-30 years old

• 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 the organization 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 Care involves 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 demanding as well.
• Having affinity and some experience in working with animals main activity is taking care of exotic animals that need 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 that the animals are not handled 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
The organization 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. In a nice small city in the mainland, which offers you a good range of activities to enjoy the countryside. However, despite the fact that the 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: As a volunteer you will be working in an active and flexible organization. Despite the fixed project description, there are many opportunities for personal growth when volunteering at the organization.

As Animal Care EVS volunteer, within the EVS year you will experience a variety of tasks. It is possible to rotate between the four animal care departments, i.e. kitchen and diets, quarantine, socialization and long term care for primates and chimpanzees. At all departments you will actively take part in the caretaking process.

In general, as EVS-volunteer, you will be able to learn from working in a field with a low power-distance. If there are changes in the volunteer work you are doing that you think could benefit the organization then you are more than welcome to share your opinion with your tutor or team leader.

The organization prefers to have 2 volunteers for 1 year and two volunteers for half a year. Period is standard and not negotiable. The volunteers will have the opportunity to experience multiple aspects of animal care and communication fields within the organization. Especially in the animal care, there will be fixed patterns and tasks you have to perform but after some time there will be opportunities to change tasks as well. To a large extent, this is also dependent on your abilities, interests and especially attitude.

• 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. (80% of the daily activities)
• 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 behavior and keeps an eye on their overall behavior.
• Helps to prepare 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.

Documentação: CV + Carta de Motivação em Inglês