You want to be directly involved in livestock protection?
We are now looking for volunteers to help and support farmers in their daily work in Austria, Bavaria and South Tyrol-Trentino. The volunteers will help the farmers in the valley and the shepherds on the summer pastures with setting up, checking and taking down livestock protection fences and assist the shepherds in day-to-day care for the animals. Livestock protection can be an additional challenge for farmers and shepherds and we want to support them.
Based on your expectations and availability you can choose between two options:
ZamZäunen
This network operates on a case-by-case basis, supporting livestock farmers in need with the construction of fences and other activities in the valley and close to the farmhouse. The locations are reachable by car or public transport. This activity is conducted in collaboration with Wikiwolves Bavaria and ONLY available in Bavaria
Key points:
- Mainly 1-2 days building fences, sometimes „night watch“or mowing depending on availability
- Food and drinks will be provided by the farmer
- A person from LIFEstockProtect will assist you during the registration and training period
- In case of problems and questions during the volunteering period you can always contact the LIFEstockProtect team
Volunteer Network – based on PASTURS
This network will operate based on long-term stays on a summer pasture together with a shepherd (all three regions) or on a farm together with the farmer (Bavaria). The volunteers will learn how livestock protection works and how to support the shepherd with building fences and herding livestock. Basically, assisting him during his daily working routine.
Key points:
- Minimum age: 18
- At least 1 week commitment, max. 3 months
- Food and accommodation are free. Travel costs and other expenses must be covered by the volunteer
- Be aware of spending time in remote areas (no phone connection) and harsh conditions (bad weather periods, steep slopes)
- You need to be in good physical shape
- No dogs allowed
- A person from LIFEstockProtect will assist you during the registration and training period.
- In case of problems and questions during the volunteering period you can always contact the LIFEstockProtect team
- Basic German or Italian knowledge is obligatory
Impressions of volunteer work in Tyrol at 2400 m
How do I become a volunteer?
For this year’s season enough volunteers have registered, so the form is closed for now.
To apply for next year, the form for registration will be opened again in autumn.