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Data de início: 01-02-2015

Data de fim: 01-02-2016

Vagas: 3

Duração: 12 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 03-01-2015

Financiamento: Candidatura

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 105 €

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Resumo: As an EVS volunteer at the organization you will be part of a group of volunteers who work within the organization. The volunteer will be in very close contact with employed staff, other volunteers and interns.

The organization is located in a small city in the province. It’s a place with a lot of history since the marquesado 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 city is not far from the province and its beaches and Valencia, one of the most important cities in Spain. The city 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.

Perfil: Because this project is for a maximum period of time in the EVS project, as a Host Organization, has certain requirements in regard to volunteer skills.
Basic requirements of an EVS: 17-30 years old, EU nationality and residency in the Netherlands
• 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
the organization’s 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 animal sare 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. The city 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 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: Animal Caretaker
(2 long term EVS volunteers)
• 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 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.

Assistant Animal Care and Communication
(1 long term EVS volunteer)
• Works 36 hours a week in close co-operation with the Head of Education and
Communication.
• Assists in tasks related to educational activities, such as guided tours, workshops or visits of school pupils.
• Is responsible for the record of media material, such as photos and videos and
organizes media material folders. Also, can assist in editing if needed, especially in
rescue cases.
• Assists in the design of leaflets, educative panels and other materials.
• Is involved in the maintenance of social media networks, website and intranet
content management.
• Help to organize events and in ther communication related tasks.
• Assists in the animal care department for the cleaning and maintenance of animal
enclosures, preparation of diets and enrichment.
• Helps in rescue cases as a driver.

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 team leaders of the different departments will decide on what kind of responsibilities you 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 at your department, at the organization an EVS project also offers the possibility to acquire some experience at other departments of this growing NGO. Depending on your abilities, interests and attitude, you may be able to assist in other related work. If you are an Animal Caretaker volunteer these might be behavioral or veterinary issues. On the other hand, the combined position of Animal care & Communication might give you the opportunity to help out with fundraising or get involved in various ongoing projects within the organization.

Also, all EVS-ers at the organization will be involved in proper management of the organization 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 the organization and the volunteers’ apartment organization.

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Documentação: CV + Carta de Motivação em Inglês