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11705

Data de início: 08-06-2023

Data de fim: 30-09-2023

Vagas: 1

Duração: 4 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 17-05-2023

Financiamento: Aprovado

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 105 €

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Resumo: (Wildlife center)
The hosting organization is a wildlife rescue center that helps around 10.000 birds and animal yearly.
80% of the animals are wild native ones. They are brought to the center or caught by an animal rescue team, because of they are wounded, ill or too young to take care of themselves. Cured animals are then released back into nature.
20% of the animals are exotic ones. They are brought to the center because of seizure, abandance, closure of zoo’s, …). They temporarily stay at the Natuurhulpcentrum until a new home is found.

The organization has permanent staff, but as a non-profit association, most of the coworkers are volunteers of all ages. There are also interns throughout the year, who mostly
stay for a few weeks up to a few months.

Perfil: Age: 18-30
Specific requirements:
Volunteers should be willing to be involved in the daily activities of the center, be motivated to carry out all kinds of tasks. The volunteer will receive training for the tasks he/she will be expected to carry out.

Required language skills:
Basic knowledge of English and strong motivation to learn Dutch.

Tarefas: An international volunteer will create the opportunity for a cultural exchange between the 125 local volunteers and himself/herself. Moreover, working with an international volunteer will have a stimulating and motivating effect on the local volunteers because they will feel internationally appreciated for the job they are doing.

Tasks of the volunteer:
The volunteer will be involved in the daily management of the center.
This includes:
- assistance to medical care of fractures and wounds (5%)
- feeding the animals (45%):
- upkeep of accommodations (10%),
- cleaning cages and fence (35%),
- assisting in the organisation of the ‘Open House’ – event, which takes place in September
- educational programmes (only if you speak Dutch), such as the following:
● Raising awareness about the environment and nature through educational activities.
● Walking events, such as the fox wander, an adventurous evening walk in the forests of Oudsbergen. During this walk the participants will meet several fairy talelike animals who will offer something to eat or drink or who will give a task.
If the participant does all the tasks well, he/she can win a little price.
● For schools: guided tours of the center.
● Informative posts on the association’s website or brochures e.g. about feeding the birds in the winter.

Documentação: CV + Motivation Letter

Download: 11705 - ESC application form.docx