Long-term animal care assistant at a bear sanctuary – Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

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Stiftung fur Baren, logo3 Long-term ESC positions โ€“ Stiftung fur Baren (foundation for bears ๐Ÿป) seeks to rescue and rehabilitate bears from previous neglect and provide them with a lifelong home at their two sites in Germany; Alternative Barenpark Wobis and Alternative Wolf und Barenpark Blackforest. The charity currently has 3 long-term placements available from April 2023.

The bears, Daggi und Pardo.

Bearpark Wobis
  • 1 x Animal Keeper placements (12 months)
  • 1 x Education Assistant (12 months)
Wolf and Bearpark Blackforest
  • 1x Educational Assistant and Animal Keeper (12 months)
Animal Keeper tasks at Wobis.

As a volunteer, you will learn how to do basic tasks first, before moving on to more complex work. Volunteers’ duties will include:

  • Preparing and feeding animals
  • Cleaning outdoor facilities
  • preparing and distributing medication if required.
  • Creating enrichment items
Educational Assistant at Wobis
  • Conducting guided tours to visiting groups
  • Preparing educational material
  • Assisting educational staff with on and off-site events.

The bear Daria

Educational Assistant and Animal Keeper at Blackforest

This placement is a combination of both the tasks conducted as an animal keeper and an educational assistant.

Eligibility

Volunteers MUST register as a European Solidarity Corps volunteers and be from an EU country.

Due to the work and working environment, volunteers should also be physically fit and able, self-motivated and have a good team spirit!

Benefits ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

As an ESC volunteer all your food, travel and accommodation will be funded by the programme. You will even receive a small amount of pocket money each month! As long as you are between 18-30 years old, and live in an EU country you will be eligible!

Doro the bear


CONTACT DETAILS ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“ง


Long-term ESC positions as animal care assistant -To register please see the link below.๐Ÿ‘‡

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity_en

To find out more information about the placements and how to apply, please email Sabrina Schroeder sschroeder@baer.de ๐Ÿ“ง

Good luck!

STIFTUNG fรผr Bร„REN Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/STIFTUNG.fuer.BAEREN

Organization website: https://www.baer.de/

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Franca the bear.

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1 thought on “Long-term animal care assistant at a bear sanctuary – Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

  1. Hi!
    I hope you are doing well. I am searching for ESC projects. I found your project that is quite my interest. I know deadlines has been passed. But still if there is any chance or coming project is available please consider my application. I’m young passionate to actively participate in practical work. My background is environmental sciences and my masters in Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry. I also graduate in ei Climate kic ( innovative leadership). I attached my resume to this email. Ilook forward to hearing from you. Thanks.
    Regards:
    Zumer Riaz

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