What does Meadow maintainer do?
- manually mows the grass in the traditional way - ,,as it
used to be'' and removes shrubs and smaller trees that grow in the meadow and
along the edges
- Contributes to the conservation of natural heritage in
order to prevent the succession of agricultural land and the maintenance of
biodiversity
- Contributes to keeping this beautiful part of nature
attractive and rich in plant species
How many volunteers are needed?
8
When is it possible to volunteer?
01.07.-12.07.2024.
What are the working hours?
6 hours daily, from 7 am to 3 pm, from Monday to Saturday
What qualities are required?
- Good physical condition Desirable
- competence to operate a chainsaw, mower, or a
trimmer
What language should a volunteer know?
Croatian or English. Volunteers from foreign countries need
to be fluent in English to communicate with Park staff and other volunteers.
Opportunity to volunteer for people with disabilities:
Not suitable due to required fieldwork and physical work.
Where do volunteers work?
Volunteers will work on the mountain meadows located in the
Park area.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in a hostel in Crni Lug, near the administration
of the Risnjak National Park. The property has a total of 43 beds, arranged in
two larger common bedrooms with 14 beds for larger groups and 5 smaller
bedrooms. On each floor (ground floor and attic) there is a bathroom with
showers while in a hostel basement there is a large dining room and kitchen.
Meals
One meal (lunch) is provided by Park, and it is possible to
prepare meals in a kitchenette in a hostel.
Transport
Local transport within the Park is organised – Park provides
transport from the accommodation within the park to the place of work. Travel
expenses for arriving and leaving the Park are paid by volunteers themselves.
What can volunteers do when they aren't volunteering?
- Play sports (football, basketball) on a playground 50m
away from the hostel
- Rent bikes and ride one of many trails in the Park
- Hiking on the peaks of Risnjak and Snježnik and visiting
the upper part of the Kupa river with its spring
Why volunteer at our Park?
- Gain new experiences and strengthen your communication
skills
- Get acquainted with the sights and the way the Public
Institution operates as well as make contact with visitors and locals
- Make new friends and expand your social network
- Use the opportunity to develop new business ideas and
partnership
- Work in nature protection and learn how to manage a
protected area
- Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery and fresh air, engage in
sporting activities, or simply observe and photograph wildlife
Interested?
Contact Ivana Čop, a colleague in National Park, filling out
the form. We will be happy to contact you with more information or sign you up
to volunteer if you are interested (and if there are vacancies)!