The project
The Ovakorusu Wild Animal Shelter is a sanctuary specifically for animals. This facility provides shelter and cares for injured or vulnerable wild animals in their natural environment. The animals are kept in their natural habitat to minimize the transition. Dozens of vulnerable predators, such as bears, wolves, foxes, hawks, and owls, reside there. Volunteers assist with the daily feeding of the animals. If necessary, they participate in the animals' treatments and vaccinations, alongside professionals.The cleaning and maintenance of the facility are also carried out by volunteers. In addition, volunteers assist with repairs and painting areas in need of repair. Working with wild animals is done while observing the necessary safety measures. Our volunteers have gained extraordinary experience with this project over the past few years. Highly suitable for animal lovers!
Volunteer work
Volunteers contribute to the care of the animals, cleaning and maintenance of the facilities, and repairs and painting. It is a combination of ecological work and odd jobs and contributes to the conservation of protected animal species.
Accommodation
There is a small guesthouse for volunteers on the premises. Volunteers stay in rooms for 2-3 people. The guesthouse features a kitchen, showers, a toilet, and air conditioning. There is a common area where volunteers can meet. Volunteers prepare their own meals together in the guesthouse.
Leisure
Bursa boasts a rich historical and natural heritage, having been the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Built in a wooded area, this city also features natural beauty well worth seeing. The city can be reached from Istanbul airports by shuttle bus in approximately 3 hours. In this city, which is also known for its gastronomy, numerous excursions and cultural activities await. Volunteers can socialize to their heart's content at the accommodation.
Travel
You travel to Karacabey/Bursa on your own. You will be picked up there by the project partner.
You arrange the travel to your project yourself. IBO asks all volunteers to travel in the most sustainable way possible, so preferably by train or bus. What you at least can do, is compensate your CO2 emissions. You can find more information about this on the website of Milieu Centraal. You can also compensate your emissions via IBO, by donating to our partner’s tree planting project in Uganda. You can read more about that here..
Preparation
IBO offers a good preparation for your volunteering work abroad.You will receive a digital information package and an invitation to a preparation meeting. Read more about the proces from departure until return.
Cost
IBO asks €50 registration fee. In addition, you pay a participation fee of €189 for this project. You can also become an IBO-supporter, then you do not pay a registration fee.
Would you like to know more about how your contribution is made and how it is spent? Read about the costs for participation.
Register
Register as a volunteer at IBO here.