Holanda

4300

Data de início: 01-09-2014

Data de fim: 01-09-2015

Vagas: 2

Duração: 12 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 15-04-2014

Financiamento: Candidatura

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 115 €

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Resumo: The organization is situated in a large and fast growing city of approx. 225.000 inhabitants only 20 minutes from the capital city of Amsterdam. The city has everything that a big city is supposed to have; a large and modern library, a theater, lots of shops in the city centre, and the biggest digital cinema in Europa.
The organization is located on a recreational area in the city.

It is an attractive area with different organisations working with nature. There is a biological farm, a place where youngsters learn about nature, one where children with fewer opportunities can have a free vacation and of course there is our organization.

Perfil: 1. has affinity for and some experience in working with animals
2. Under supervision can carry out the activities independently; takes routine implementation decisions
3. Can work well in a diverse group and is able to speak english well
4. Is able to adhere to strict safety procedures for their own safety and that of their colleagues and the animals
5. Is aware that this work involves a lot of physical work. Depending on the department, the work will involve cleaning up to 60%. Of course in the meantime they will be able to enjoy the animals in the process
6. Will working one day in each weekend, alternating saturday or sunday. In return they get one day off during the middle of the week
7. Is able to live together with other foreign volunteers in the organization houses with shared bedrooms
8. Age: 18 until 30 years old

Tarefas:  Works together in and under the supervision of 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 floorcoverings of enclosures and erecting beams and other structures
 makes enrichment items for the animals to stimulate natural behaviour and keeps an eye on their overall behaviour
 Helps to prepare food and feed the animals
 Moves animals to other enclosures
 takes care of small maintenance tasks.
 reports peculiarities to the experienced caretakers and takes part in writing daily reports on the animals’ health and care
Volunteers atthe organization work in a dynamic and flexible organisation. Despite a fixed project description, there are many opportunities for personal growth when volunteering at the organization. During the EVS year it is possible to rotate between the four animal care departments, i.e. quarantaine and the three rehabilitation departments for resp. small mammals, primates and chimpanzees. In all departments they will actively take part in the caretaking process of different kinds of exotic animal species.

The volunteers also can learn from working in a flat and adaptable organisation. If they think of possible changes in the work they are doing that will benefit the organisation, they are more than welcome to share their ideas with their supervisors and teamleaders.
In addition to their work in the animal care departments (32 hrs/week), at the organization an EVS project also offers the possibility for the volunteers to acquire some experience at other departments of this large NGO as they have in total 36 working hours per week.

The organization has two guest houses, one on its own premises and one in the residential areas of the city. Here the EVS volunteers will live together not only with other EVS volunteers, but also with other volunteers who work at the organization but who are not associated with EVS. Tasks to be performed with regard to the volunteer house are also part of the EVS experience. They will act as a contact between the inhabitants and the organization, which will give them the opportunity to improve their managerial and social skills. In general, staying in the organization-volunteer house gives them an opportunity to participate in social activities and learn more about the Dutch culture.

Documentação: CV + Carta de Motivação em Inglês