Work at a Wildlife and Eco-Center in the Adriatic Sea

  Croatia

• Other Cities in Croatia: 
Cres

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: March-October

Description: IVH has partnered with an Ecological Center and Griffon Vulture Refuge on the island of Cres in Croatia.The island's unique physical environment and local folkloric tradition provide the perfect opportunity to participate in a model sustainable community development project, while still allowing time to explore cliff-side beaches, labrynths, old roman ruins, and mountain trails.

Work Projects:

* Guiding visitors through the Griffon Vulture exhibit and refuge
* Monitoring vultures and other rare wildlife on the island. If needed, participating in rescues.
* Engaging in Environmental Sustainability projects including: cleaning out eutrofying ponds, creating stone labrynths, and reconstructing old stone walls that prevent erosion.
* Specialized biology and environmental research, if there is a deep interest.

Highlights:
* Live on an island that has one of the most unique environments in the world as it lies directly on the 45th parallel and hosts two distinct climates, Continental and Mediterranean.

* Be immersed in the mystical folkloric tradition of elves, fairies, and masamaliches.

* Be surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean coast with beaches, old Roman ruins and Italian-influenced villages.

Qualifications: Interested Applicants must submit an online application.

Cost in US$: 325

Throughout the week, volunteers will participate in cultural and environmental activities that will occur throughout the island.

Experience Required: yes

If you are interested in doing an internship with the ecological center, prior knowledge in biological sciences or ecology would be very helpful.

Age Range: 18 and older

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Croatia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 4-5

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

International Volunteer Hub's Mission Statement: Our projects are dedicated to educating participants about our world's many different cultures in an affordable way. We promote sustainable community development by facilitating asset-based project modeling and by fostering an empowering exchange between the local community and the volunteer. Our projects are primarily focused on restoring the environment, fostering youth development, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Year Founded: 2009