Service Volontaire International - ESC: Caretaker in Rainfer Primate Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

Presentation of the programmeRainfer Sanctuary is, since 1995, a rescue and rehabilitation centre for primates that have been subjected to human exploitation (illegal trade, circuses, zoos that kept them in poor conditions or are abandoned pets). Our main aims are fighting against illegal trade of wildlife, raising environmental awareness in the society through education and taking care of primates sheltered in our facilities (we shelter and take care of over 125 primates of over 20 different species). We are now seeking for European Solidarity Corps volunteers eager to learn and take part in animal conservation. Volunteers will collaborate with our professional caretakers in Sanctuary’s daily tasks such as: elaboration of primate diets; small and medium-sized monkey feeding; hygiene and disinfection of primate facilities; elaboration of enrichment techniques for physical and psychological rehabilitation of primates or development of ethological observation of primate groups.

Local accommodationVolunteers will be accommodated on site in a fully equipped bungalow with 4 double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom, kitchen and dining room. Volunteers are responsible for keeping it clean, however our cleaning personnel will help keep the area in good conditions. The Sanctuary is a 30-minutes’ walk from the closest village, where all basic shops and equipments can be found. Madrid can be accessed by bus in their spare time, 2 bikes are available for volunteers. This programme includes HENNER insurance, travel costs, monthly and food allowance and pocket money according to the ESC limits.

About the leisure activities possibleVolunteers will be offered a Spanish-language course prior to their incorporation to the team. During the stay, volunteers will be instructed and accompanied through all activities and tasks. Besides, they will assist to a series of lectures and seminars to learn more about different aspects of primate care, biology, and wildlife conservation.

RequirementsThe Participant profile: Volunteers between 18 and 30 years old, compromised with primate conservation and eager to experience animal care from a practical point of view. Candidates must be motivated, highly responsible and very active (the work is quite physical and can be tiring), maturity and compromise with our mission to comply with our safety and health protocols are also required. A basic knowledge of Spanish (B1) is required to join our team. We choose our trainees and volunteers regarding their environmental sensibility, respect for animals and motivation for learning about primate preservation.
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Extra info about the projectThe project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

• Training before and after the project
• Health insurance during your project
• round-trip travel reimbursement
• accommodation and food
• pocket money
• language course
• Return Week-end
• Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Price descriptionProjects from the european commission are free for volunteers