Caring for Bears and Promoting Education about Animal Welfare
Description: BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina, established in 2013 by FOUR PAWS International, serves as a safe place for brown bears that were once kept in captivity near restaurants. Within our sanctuary, 20 rescued bears receive care, including appropriate nutrition, veterinary care, enrichment activities, and space for natural behaviours such as roaming, swimming, digging, foraging, and expressing their instincts. Additionally, we play an important role in animal welfare education, cultivating a bond between individuals and the natural world through impactful outdoor and indoor activities. We are committed to developing and providing an educational program, with a primary focus on animal welfare and environmental preservation.
Type of Work: Join us in creating educational content centred around animals and plants, intended for distribution along our visitors' path. Additionally, we will be crafting captivating artwork! Together, we'll design murals, paintings, and handmade creations. Through our efforts, we aim to ignite passion for animal welfare and encourage proactive steps towards their protection. Our involvement extends to supporting the dedicated caretakers of our bears. Daily tasks such as preparing food and enrichment for bears, as well as maintaining a clean environment, will be part of our hands-on contribution. Participation in workshops and discussions focusing on animal welfare will broaden your knowledge and deepen your connection with the cause. We will be working 5-6 hours per day, five days a week.
Study Theme: Embark on an educational journey with our study focus at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina, dedicated to bears, wildlife, environmental arts, animal welfare, nature conservation, and cultural heritage. Engage in insightful workshops, dynamic discussions, and immersive walks around the sanctuary. Explore cultural landmarks through guided visits. This program, spanning diverse subjects, promises an enriching experience, weaving together knowledge and firsthand encounters for a deeper understanding of our natural world.
Accommodation: While here, you'll stay in a house 2.5 km near BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina. The house is set up to help everyone feel like part of a group as you all go through this experience together. To make your meals special, we offer different vegetarian foods and cooking equipment so you can cook together. This makes your stay more enjoyable and gives you chances to share moments at the dinner table. As you take part in activities at BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina, you can expect a mix of shared spaces during your stay. We want to make sure your time here is not only memorable but also enjoyable and meaningful.
Requirements: Expected to engage in physical work, acquire new skills, and embrace simple living conditions. While we welcome applicants with prior experience, we equally encourage those without specific expertise to apply. This work camp is designed to accommodate individuals with diverse backgrounds, provided they possess creativity and a shared commitment to safeguarding natural values.
Approximate Location: The camp will be set up in the BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina, located 20 kilometres from Prishtina, near village of Mramor. The land provided by the Municipality of Prishtina covers an area of 16 ha. Around 10 ha have been carefully developed, with well-designed spaces for the bears. Each space comes with important features like pools, dens, fresh water sources, and things to keep the bears engaged. Hidden away from the noise and activity, BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina provides a peaceful escape, which makes it a perfect home for the sanctuary's residents, ensuring they have a calm place to live.