Description:
There are over 50 bears living at the inspiring sanctuary. The bears are being rehabilitated after years of misery in circuses or as tourist attractions in tiny cages. It is fantastic to see these beautiful animals living happier lives and you will help achieve this by working alongside a very dedicated team of Romanian workers.
You have to be happy to turn your hand to all tasks in the day to day running. Volunteers need to enjoy being outdoors, be passionate about bears and be able to do moderately physical work as part of a team. The nature of the work means that volunteers wanting to stay from 1 week to 3 months are all equally welcome and valued.
Highlights:
- Working outdoors in one of the most beautiful places in Romania.
- Being part of an exciting venture hoping to grow into a groundbreaking animal sanctuary.
- Making great friends, from your group, the staff and from Brasov.
- Enjoying Brasov's vibrant social scene and surrounding beauty.
- Discovering a tucked away corner of Eastern Europe.
Language:
English
Cost in US$: from GBP 995 for two weeks
Cost Includes: - Airport transfers to Brasov by taxi - 160 kms
- Twin bed hotel accommodation in central Brasov including breakfast
- Help and support from our representative in Brasov
- GBP50 donation to bear sanctuary
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
animal welfare,
conservation
and tourism
Age Range: Our voluntary placements are open to anyone over 17 and we always welcome career breakers of any age. For Canada you will need to be aged 18-30.
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Independent living
and Other
Participants Travel to Romania
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 day from recepit of form to booking interview
Post Services Include:
Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Oyster Worldwide's Mission Statement: We are a specialist UK based Gap Year and Responsible Travel Company. We pride ourselves on offering a personalized service to our clients through our experienced destination managers. We offer either voluntary or paid work in 13 countries around the world.
Year Founded: 2006