DRASI is the biggest Center for the Protection of Wild Life in Balkans. It is located near Thessaloniki, Northern Greece. We are a group of people dedicated to the care and treatment of wild animals. We take care of sick, exhausted, or injured wild animals found by our fellow citizens in Thessaloniki or elsewhere in Northern Greece. The animals receive first aid and when they are fit for release, we release them in the wild.
We are all volunteers. We have been involved in the care and treatment of wild animals for approximately 20 years. Anyone willing to contribute to the Greek wildlife can participate in our group. Veterinary knowledge is not a prerequisite, however you should be enthusiastic, responsible, and respect animals.
Our work is daily and often arduous. However, our unity of purpose and our sense of togetherness help us remain active in the protection of wildlife:
-We rescue exhausted or trapped wild animals.
-We take care of exhausted, sick, injured, or very young wild animals.
-We rehabilitate animals that are fit for release in their natural habitat.
-We raise public awareness and educate our fellow citizens and their children through environmental games and presentations.
-We participate in events and festivals that aim to raise public awareness of environmental issues.
Work:
The volunteers have to be motivated to work. They will clean boxes and cages and they will feed the animals. Volunteers work 8 hours /day. (They have one day off per week).
Meals/Lodging
Meals are prepared by volunteers. All ingredients (meat, fruits, vegetables, salads, olive oil, cereals, beans, lentils etc) are provided by the Center. The volunteers will stay in the guest rooms of the Center. Showers and toilets are provided.
Free time:
Volunteers can visit Thessaloniki (20 minutes by bus). Olympus Mountain, Mont Athos monasteries or Thasos island are some options for visits also.
Period:
Volunters join the project for at least 30 days.The first 5 days (quarantine period) will be spent either at the Center or hotel/hostel of their choise. After the end of quarantine period volunteers join the project by showing a rapid test proof.
Extrafee:
360 euros (80 euros paid in advance after registration) for 30 days in case of quarantine period at a hotel/hostel
410 euros (80 euros paid in advance after registration) for 30 days in case of quarantine period at the Center