Croatia ESC European Solidarity Corps

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

This activity aims to strengthen communities within Croatia to promote nature conservation and engage young people in practical experiences of nature conservation. This dynamic opportunity is based in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, and several Croatian protected areas. It will provide a unique chance to explore hidden landscapes during ornithological fieldwork, learn about public education and awareness-raising, and build solidarity between people and nature while contributing to a number of crucial conservation projects. The anticipated tasks for volunteers are: participating in nature conservation fieldwork and bird care activities; organizing of and participation in educational, awareness-raising, and community building activities; creating educational and promotional content for social media and organization websites. For more information on how to apply please read our call for volunteers:

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

The volunteers will have a shared apartment in Zagreb throughout the whole activity period and also accommodation provided at every working location during the fieldwork activities. Many of these locations will be isolated or in very small communities of people. All travel costs relating to the project incurred by the volunteers will be reimbursed. The volunteers will get a pre-determined monthly allowance (pocket money) and money to cover their food expenses.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

During the activity, the participants will be involved in: – language course with native speaker; – sessions on soft skills development; – other trainings related to specific tasks.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

• Enthusiastic about sharing your passion for nature • Interested in self-growth and promoting change in your community • Open-minded and ready to communicate with a wide range of people • Interested in creating educational and • Capable of living and working both independently and as part of a team • Flexible and dynamic • Reasonably physically fit, capable of working on rough, rocky, and steep terrain in all extremes of weather • We encourage people with fewer opportunities to apply

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ACTIVITY DATES

A total of 41 week(s) during the period 15/02/2022 to 30/11/2022

ACTIVITY LOCATION

Cazmanska 2, 10000 Zagreb Croatia

LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Kosovo * UN resolution