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Wolf Conservation Experience

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2 - 6 weeks  ·  Alder 21 - 50+
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Højdepunkter

  • Aid in the survival of the endangered Iberian Wolf at a dedicated conservation center, focusing on protection and habitat preservation
  • Engage in diverse tasks such as animal feeding, maintenance, fire prevention, and reforestation, enhancing the wolves' enclosure to mimic wild conditions
  • Participate in clearing non-native Eucalyptus trees and contribute to reforestation efforts, vital for maintaining a balanced ecosystem for the wolves

Højdepunkter

  • Aid in the survival of the endangered Iberian Wolf at a dedicated conservation center, focusing on protection and habitat preservation
  • Engage in diverse tasks such as animal feeding, maintenance, fire prevention, and reforestation, enhancing the wolves' enclosure to mimic wild conditions
  • Participate in clearing non-native Eucalyptus trees and contribute to reforestation efforts, vital for maintaining a balanced ecosystem for the wolves
  • Be part of a greater mission to educate about wolf conservation, understanding their behaviors and movements, and advocating for their protection in their natural habitat
  • Visit Ericeira and Mafra and get to know other areas around Portugal

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    Alder 21+
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    50+

    Om programmet

    Join our program to support the preservation of wolves, by participating in daily activities at the center, including feeding, monitoring, facility maintenance, and more

    Wolves in Portugal face significant challenges due to habitat destruction and human persecution. Many wolves cannot survive in the wild after becoming dependent on humans. That’s where wolf conservation centers come in, by providing refuge for wolves from zoos, illegal trapping, or other ...

    Om programmet

    Wolves in Portugal face significant challenges due to habitat destruction and human persecution. Many wolves cannot survive in the wild after becoming dependent on humans. That’s where wolf conservation centers come in, by providing refuge for wolves from zoos, illegal trapping, or other captivity, helping them regain health and happiness in large outdoor enclosures designed to replicate their natural habitat.

    What to Expect:

    • Hands-On Care: Assist with feeding the wolves and ensuring they have access to clean water.

    • Animal Monitoring: Observe and monitor wolf behavior to ensure their well-being.

    • Environmental Efforts: Participate in clearing invasive species, replanting native trees, and maintaining the forest environment.

    • Facility Maintenance: Help with the upkeep of the center’s infrastructure and contribute to fire prevention efforts.

    Daily Tasks:

    • Feeding: Provide meals and check water for the wolves.

    • Observation and Monitoring: Watch and record wolf behaviors and health indicators.

    • Invasive Species Clearing: Remove non-native plants and replant native species.

    • Maintenance: Assist with the maintenance of the center’s facilities and infrastructure.

    • Forest Cleaning: Participate in activities to maintain a healthy forest environment.

    Community Living:  You will be staying in comfortable wooden cabins at the center, with guidance and support from local staff, taking this experience to the next level!

    Why Join?

    • Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in the preservation and care of wolves in Portugal.

    • Gain Experience: Learn about wildlife conservation and animal care.

    • Cultural Immersion: Experience life in Portugal while making a positive impact on the environment.

    Ready to Help Wolves?


    Typisk dag

    A typical day would be:

    After the initial orientation in Lisbon, you will be taken by van to the Natural Park in Mafra where you will stay for the rest of your program. You will volunteer for approximately 7 hours a day in the protection of the Wolves and its habitat. A typical morning schedule is as ...

    Typisk dag

    A typical day would be:

    After the initial orientation in Lisbon, you will be taken by van to the Natural Park in Mafra where you will stay for the rest of your program. You will volunteer for approximately 7 hours a day in the protection of the Wolves and its habitat. A typical morning schedule is as follows:

    08:00 | Breakfast begins at the volunteer house.

    9:00 | Volunteer activities. 

    13:00 | Cook lunch at your wooden house together with the other local and international volunteers.

    15:00 | Volunteer activities.

    19:00 | Cook dinner at your house with the other volunteers. After dinner, you can free to relax and use it as you wish.


    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Lisbon is near the beach, near the mountain and is a great starting point to get to travel the rest of the country.

    Enjoy climbing in Arrábida, festivals all summer, diving in Peniche, hiking in Monsanto, visit some of the best museums in Europe in Lisbon and Porto, join for a horse ride at the ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Lisbon is near the beach, near the mountain and is a great starting point to get to travel the rest of the country.

    Enjoy climbing in Arrábida, festivals all summer, diving in Peniche, hiking in Monsanto, visit some of the best museums in Europe in Lisbon and Porto, join for a horse ride at the beach (like in the movies!), visit the fantastic zoo in the Capital, join a great variety of sports at your choice, enjoy swimming and water sports at the pool or at the beach (warning: the water is cold) or participate in yoga classes in relaxing places.

    We can help you to discover anything you might want to do in your free time.

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 21 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 21 år gammel på programmets startdato.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

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    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 09:00 - 17:00

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester på stedet

    What’s included?

    • Pick up at the international airport in Lisbon & transfer to the accommodation - on Sunday 

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

    If you arrive prior to the Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

    • Accommodation at a dormitory at an Impact Beach House, female dormitory, or mixed dormitory in Lisbon for the first 2 nights
    • Transfer to the project site in Mafra
    • Accommodation in a wooden house in the park in Mafra, max. 4 bed dormitory, share use of living room, kitchen and free Wifi
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner ONLY for the two nights at Impact Beach House (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)
      • Meals NOT provided during stay in Mafra
    At the Center, you will be in charge of your own grocery shopping and preparing your meals. The staff is able to take volunteers shopping on Tuesdays and Fridays after lunch. However, they can only take two volunteers at a time so you should be aware that you might go shopping only once a week.

    • Shared use of a common room, outdoor area, garden, and free WIFI
    • Orientation event on arrival (including an introduction to Portugal and culture, volunteer experience, an overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)
    • SIM card
    • Guided city tour
    • The best tips to discover the city!
    • Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project
    • Introduction on the first day of volunteering
    • Ongoing support throughout the stay
    • 24h/7 emergency support
    • Limited coverage civil liability insurance.

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Lisbon Portela Airport

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on our face! :)


    If you arrive prior to the Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

    We will send a message on whatsapp close to the arrival date, to connect :)

    Indkvartering

    Accommodation for volunteers is in wooden houses at the Park located in Mafra. 

    These are small and cozy houses with all the equipment necessary to cook and live comfortably.  The house is equipped with washing machine, oven, fridge/freezer, cooking utensils and cutlery but there is no TV in the house.

    Please note that there are no women/men separation bedroom and both kitchen and bathroom are shared with all occupants. 

    A house can house up to 6 people.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Meals are provided on the first 2 days of the program, while you are in Lisbon.

    At the Center, you will be in charge of your own grocery shopping and preparing your meals. The staff is able to take volunteers shopping on Tuesdays and Fridays after lunch. However, they can only take two volunteers at a time so you should be aware that you might go shopping only once a week.

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    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) i Lisbon. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Portugal. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Portugal giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Portugal, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Portugal. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    This program starts every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. There are special start dates for this program, please confirm our availability.

    There is very limited availability for this program during the summer.

    This program only accepts bookings for 2 or 4 weeks. 


    Tilgængelighed
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    Programgebyrer

    $942 pr. uge 2 - 6 weeks Alder 21 - 50+

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    Duration

    2 - 6 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserver din plads med et par klik og et lille, sikkert depositum. Du kan betale med kreditkort, PayPal eller andre praktiske metoder.


    Final Payment

    Du aftaler den endelige betalingsmetode med din lokale organisation under ansøgningsprocessen. Den endelige betaling forfalder først tættere på rejsens start.

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