WHERE: Sasso Marconi, Italy
HOSTING ORGANISATION: Centro Tutela e Ricerca Fauna Esotica e Selvatica - Monte Adone
TOPICS: environment and natural protection
WHEN: 10 months, starting in April 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: closed
HOSTING ORGANISATION: Centro Tutela e Ricerca Fauna Esotica e Selvatica - Monte Adone
TOPICS: environment and natural protection
WHEN: 10 months, starting in April 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: closed
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
The Centre is a no-profit organization mainly based on volunteering work. It is operative 365 days a year, 24/7 and is committed to recovering and rescuing of wounded autochthonous wild animals (deer, roes, raptors, hedgehogs, foxes, dormice, etc…). It also deals with the protection of abandoned or abused in case of cruelty and unauthorized trade and possession of exotic fauna (felines, primates, parrots, etc.). The work of volunteers is organized in groups called “Earth”, “Water” (to which the “Air” group is added only during the summer) and “Fire”, each of which provides for the management of different species. After the initial and necessary training period, combined with the fundamental acquisition of safety standards, the volunteers take care of routine tasks daily including feeding, caring and cleaning the animals' houses on the work path to which they are assigned.
To learn more about the hosting organisation, take a look at their Facebook page and website!
PARTICIPANT PROFILE:
- between 18 and 30 years old
- prepared for a country and outdoor lifestyle (at the Centre, the work is physically demanding especially during autumn/winter when daily work is often accompanied by cold, rain and snow)
- proactive and creative attitude, organizational skills and problem solving attitude
- knowledge of one of the languages: Italian, English, Spanish or French
- Anti-tetanus vaccination;
- Time flexibility
- In turn commitment on public holidays;
- Good state of general health
- COVID-19 test (it must be done few days before your arrival)
- between 18 and 30 years old
- prepared for a country and outdoor lifestyle (at the Centre, the work is physically demanding especially during autumn/winter when daily work is often accompanied by cold, rain and snow)
- proactive and creative attitude, organizational skills and problem solving attitude
- knowledge of one of the languages: Italian, English, Spanish or French
- Anti-tetanus vaccination;
- Time flexibility
- In turn commitment on public holidays;
- Good state of general health
- COVID-19 test (it must be done few days before your arrival)