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Wildlife Conservation Intern

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Provide medical care to wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc), feeding animals, and maintenance of the facilities
  • Ideal for veterinarians & volunteers of any background
  • Develop your skills and understanding of different conservation aspects
  • Participate in environmental conservation & educational projects
  • Participating in actions (freeing animals, awareness events, etc)

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Here you'll direct all of your efforts towards the long term rehabilitation of animals. Experience hands-on volunteering with wild birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc!

This is an in-country hands-on internship program with provided shared housing and local team support.

This internship will involve tasks such as providing medical care to wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc), cleaning cages, repairing/building cages, feeding animals, ...

About the program

This is an in-country hands-on internship program with provided shared housing and local team support.

This internship will involve tasks such as providing medical care to wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc), cleaning cages, repairing/building cages, feeding animals, participating in actions (freeing animals, awareness events, etc) and maintenance of the facilities.

This program is important because together we will:

  • Rescue exhausted or trapped wild animals.
  • Take care of exhausted, sick, injured, or very young wild animals.
  • Rehabilitate animals that are fit for release in their natural habitat.
  • Raise public awareness and educate our fellow citizens and their children through environmental games and presentations.
  • Participate in events and festivals that aim to raise public awareness of environmental issues.

The team is made-up by professional vets & volunteers that participate in international environmental conservation & educational projects around Europe, eliminating any language barriers and offering international expertise.

Our wildlife conservation internship program offers veterinarians & volunteers of any background the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning on the wildlife conservation organization. With valuable experience, you’ll develop your skills and understanding of different conservation aspects.

Internships start on Mondays (with arrival on a Sunday) and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 4 weeks or up to a maximum of 24 weeks .

For this program the participants need to be physically fit and able to undertake manual labor, enjoy practical activities, feeding & caring wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc), work quickly and reliably both as part of a team and independently, have good oral and written communication skills, be safety aware.

As for Greece, perhaps there is no need for an introduction. It is one of the most popular and safest destinations in the world. Situated in southeast Europe it is blessed with sun, friendly people, rich cuisine and a truly unique landscape that spans from green forests to the deep blue sea. With its 2,500 years of history and its 1,400 islands there is plenty to discover in Greece and it will satisfy the most demanding visitor. Greece is one of the warmest countries in Europe with long, hot & dry summers and mild winters. The popular time to visit Greece is between May to September end. Occasionally heatwaves may occur with temperatures peaking (1-2 days) around 105°F / 41°C.

Typical day

A typical working week runs from Monday to Friday, with each day beginning at 9am and ending around 5pm/6pm. During this time, you will take part in a combination of the activities found below:
  • Providing medical care to wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc)
  • Cleaning cages, ...

Typical day

A typical working week runs from Monday to Friday, with each day beginning at 9am and ending around 5pm/6pm. During this time, you will take part in a combination of the activities found below:
  • Providing medical care to wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc)
  • Cleaning cages, repairing/building cages
  • Feeding animals
  • Participating in actions (freeing animals, awareness events, etc)
  • Maintenance of the facilities.

Free-time activities

The placement is a 15' drive from the vibrant coastal city of Thessaloniki where numerous events & cultural activities take place. At 1 hour drive you will have the chance to explore the Chalkidiki region which combines mountain walks with endless sandy beaches. The staff are more than happy to give ...

Free-time activities

The placement is a 15' drive from the vibrant coastal city of Thessaloniki where numerous events & cultural activities take place. At 1 hour drive you will have the chance to explore the Chalkidiki region which combines mountain walks with endless sandy beaches. The staff are more than happy to give detailed information on exiting activities and interesting places to visit

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (fluently)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, Passport copy, Profile Photo and Criminal Background Check

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Participants need to be physically fit and able to undertake manual labor, enjoy practical activities, feeding & caring wild animals (birds, foxes, turtles, rabbits etc), work quickly and reliably both as part of a team and independently, have good oral and written communication skills, be safety aware.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Cerca Abroad

To apply for this internship, its quick, easy and free!

We will review your application and if we accept you on this internship we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The remaining of your internship fees (less your initial deposit payment) will be due no less than 30 days before your internship start date.

Airport Pickup at Thessaloniki International Airport

The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm. At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.


Accommodation

There is no requirement to be vaccinated against covid. There is a requirement to show a 72-hour negative Rapid/PCR test to start the internship. If you are having symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case then there is a requirement for a Rapid/PCR. If you test positive at any stage then you are required to self-isolate for 5 days at own cost and then return to the internship site.

The accommodation is fully furnished (single or double beds), with WiFi, shared with 1-5 other mixed-sex interns. The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation or private apartments can be arranged in advance, if requested and subject to availability.

Food & Beverages

The Action for Wildlife staff provide the basic weekly supermarket supplies free of charge. Participants will be required to cook for themselves or order takeaway from one of the hundreds of shops available in the nearby city of Thessaloniki.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki. We assist you to find cheap flights to Greece. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Greece provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Greece you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Greece. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Upon arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by the staff of the Action for Wildlife organization and they will take you to the National Park where the organization’s facilities are located in order to begin your program.

There is no requirement to be vaccinated against covid. There is a requirement to show a 72-hour negative Rapid/PCR test to start the internship. If you are having symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case then there is a requirement for a Rapid/PCR. If you test positive at any stage then you are required to self-isolate for 5 days at own cost and then return to the internship site.

Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 3,038€
5 weeks 3,626€
6 weeks 4,214€
7 weeks 4,802€
8 weeks 5,292€
9 weeks 5,782€
10 weeks 6,272€
11 weeks 6,762€
12 weeks (max. stay) 7,252€
Average fees 681€/week

Program fees

681€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Cerca Abroad during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Cerca Abroad

Outstanding 5 rating (125 reviews)

Agency - founded in 4

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Dennis

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Study, Volunteer, Intern Abroad programs in Greece or Remote Internships in Europe

Meet your organization

Cerca Abroad is a business unit of Cerca Trova Ltd, a European based company (incorporation / VAT number: BG204499976), that specializes in engineering solutions and educational programs. The company started in 2017 by offering medical shadowing internships to hundreds of participants from around the world. Over the past few years it has expanded its program portfolio of in-person (agricultural, engineering, environmental, health) and remote internships (agricultural, engineering, health & safety, marketing, software) to Erasmus+ funded MSc degrees & courses (electromobility, marine/maritime ICT, precision agriculture), offering a range of exciting educational pathways.

125 reviews · rating5

Isabelle Lu rating5

2023 at Wildlife Conservation Intern

Currently I am studying wildlife at the National Taiwan University. The reason I wanted to come to this internship program is because we don’t have a lot of wildlife in Taiwan and I really wanted to get to know that. Also I wanted to get this chance to travel and explore and try to get along with ...
Alyssa Padyjasek rating5

2023 at Wildlife Conservation Intern

I chose to do this internship because as part of a requirement for my degree on University, but I chose this internship specifically because I am interested in wildlife conservation. I was able to see and do many interesting things during my time here. I was able to release three different species ...
Ankita Kalasabail rating5

2023 at Psychology Internship

I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and I go to school at the University of Pittsburgh. I chose the internship to go abroad this summer because I’m going to graduate school in a year and I wanted some real life experience in something other than the USAbout my internship, it was really ...
Eniola Adeoyelawal rating5

2023 at Psychology Internship

My name is Eniola and I am from Houston Texas and I go to college at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. I interned at IASIS in Greece and I choose this internship for many reasons. One reason was to get out of my comfort zone and immerse my self in Greece and to see how the psychological system is ...
Tahnee Larreátegui rating5

2023 at Psychology Internship

My name is Tahnee, I am from Mexico City. I’m twenty five and I’m studying psychology at the Open University in Madrid. Through Erasmus plus I was be able to do my internship and my practices that are mandatory for me to be able to finish University and I chose Greece because I believe it is a ...
Suhani Srihari rating5

2023 at Psychology Internship

My mane is Suhani, I am from Calgari which is in Alberta, it’s a province in Canada. I went to UBC which is the University of British Columbia, I went to Okanangan Campus and I graduated in 2021. I chose to do an internship here at Iasis because I have a medical undergraduate studies in ...

Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece > Sindos

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