Short Term ESC Project In Croatia

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Get involved with the volunteer program through the restoration of the drystone walls of the largest olive grove in Dalmatia, the restoration of flooded meadows by clearing the areas overgrown by woody vegetation (shrubs) or replanting them where needed, picking invasive species or removing mowed material, and the maintenance of the wooden tourist infrastructure by painting it. Learn traditional knowledge, master the technique of drystone walling, and help enrich the cultural and biological diversity of the Nature Park Vransko jezero in Croatia, while informing the public (Park visitors) about volunteer activities by ocasionally creating short dissemination texts and photos or organising events in an education center.

ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

All accommodation, food and public transport costs are covered by the Park. It is possible for volunteers to choose “green travel” options. Accommodation will be organised in Biograd na moru in shared bedrooms. Park will procure and deliver groceries for the volunteers. The volunteers will prepare cooked meals on their own in a shared kitchen. Transport will be organised for the volunteers from the accomodation to the location of volunteering in The Nature park Vransko lake. (usually 10 – 15 km away from accomodation).

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Due to the specificity of the planned activitiese, we are looking for volunteers with the following characteristics: • readiness for demanding physical work and being in the sun • hiking and willingness to spend the whole day in the outdoors • ability to work independently and to act as a part of the team (equally sharing the duties around the camp) • patience and dedication • desire for informal learning and intercultural exchange • good will and flexibility • willingness to cook for the whole group IMPORTANT NOTE: potential candidates will have an online interview as a part of the selection process

Project Place: Biograd na Moru, Croatia

Project Date: 04/11/2024 – 01/12/2024

Application Deadline: 30/09/2024 20:00

Project Owner: JAVNA USTANOVA PARK PRIRODE VRANSKO JEZERO

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