The "Visul Luanei" Foundation is offering a 6 month, full time Recent Graduate Traineeship in wildlife care at its Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in PopeΘti-Leordeni (Ilfov), next to Bucharest, Romania. The traineeship is unpaid, requires an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another mobility grant, has an expected start on 01 May 2027 and accepts applications until 28 February 2027. At Youth Works Hub, we read the full listing and set out every task, requirement and condition below.
The Traineeship at a Glance
π Position: Wildlife Care Recent Graduate Traineeship: Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Bucharest (Veterinary / Biology)
π Location: PopeΘti-Leordeni (Ilfov), next to Bucharest, Romania (on site)
π Type: Recent Graduate Traineeship
πΆ Pay: Unpaid traineeship
ποΈ Expected starting date: 01 May 2027
β Duration: 6 months
π Schedule: Full time, 35 hours per week
𧬠Fields: Veterinary, Biology, Natural environments and wildlife, Environmental sciences
π·οΈ Programme: Other recognised mobility/funding programme, Erasmus+ traineeship
β³ Application deadline: 28 February 2027 (Brussels time)
The Foundation Behind the Wildlife Center
The "Visul Luanei" Foundation is a Romanian non-profit dedicated to wildlife medicine, rehabilitation, welfare and conservation. Its wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre has operated in the Bucharest Metropolitan Area since 2018.
A Center Full of Orphaned Nestlings and Young Mammals
The Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center admits around 4,000 wild animals a year, covering more than 150 native European species. From April to September most admissions are orphaned nestlings and young mammals: swifts, songbirds, corvids, hedgehogs, squirrels and others.
Trainees join the animal care team during this season and work on real cases every day, after an induction and always under supervision.
What You Will Do Every Day
πΌ Care for orphaned birds and mammals: diet preparation, hand-feeding, hygiene, daily weighing and patient records in WRMD
π©Ί Support the veterinary team: patient preparation, monitoring of hospitalized animals, enclosure and isolation protocols
ποΈ Prepare animals for release: soft-release enclosures, release-readiness checks, releases and post-release monitoring
π Join field work, data projects and public education activities
What Trainees Do Not Do
The listing is clear about the limits of the role: trainees do not carry out veterinary procedures and never work alone or at night.
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Your Learning Plan, Induction and Supervision
π§ An individual learning plan, agreed before arrival and signed as your Learning Agreement for Traineeships
π§Ό Induction in animal welfare, biosecurity, safe handling and zoonoses
π A designated supervisor on every shift, a separate mentor, monthly check-ins, a mid-term review and a final assessment
π A certificate of completion and the Traineeship Certificate your university needs
π Benefits listed on the page: learning courses and training assistance
Weekly Schedule and Shifts
The traineeship runs 35 hours a week over 5 days, including 2 weekends a month. Shifts run alongside the Center team's schedule and follow the volunteer rules and manual, which every trainee receives before arrival.
Study Levels and the Recent Graduate Rule
The listing is open to three levels of studies:
π Bachelor (EQF 6)
π¬ Master (EQF 7)
ποΈ Doctorate (EQF 8)
As this is a Recent Graduate Traineeship, two timing rules apply: the traineeship must end within 12 months of graduation, and your university must select you during your last year of study.
An Erasmus+ Grant or Another Mobility Grant Is Required
The listing asks for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant (or another mobility grant) from your university. The Foundation signs the Learning Agreement for Traineeships and the Traineeship Certificate. The traineeship itself is unpaid, and no accommodation or travel is provided.
Our guide on how funded traineeships really work explains the difference between an employer paid internship and a funded traineeship.
Language Requirements
π£οΈ English at B2 level or higher
π·π΄ Working languages listed: Romanian and Moldavian/Moldovan (RomΓ’nΔ, MoldoveneascΔ), as well as English
The Skills the Listing Looks For
πΎ Animal care and handling
π Animal breeding and husbandry
π‘οΈ Monitoring health conditions of humans and animals
π³ Biodiversity
π Following instructions and procedures
π Accepting feedback
π₯ Working in teams
ποΈ Documenting, recording and managing information/records
𧩠Solving problems
The Tools You Will Work With
π₯οΈ WRMD, used for patient records
π§° Google Apps
π iNaturalist
Vaccination, Insurance and Physical Requirements
π‘οΈ Pre-exposure rabies vaccination, at your own cost: required for work with bats and foxes and for any task with a risk of mammal bites. Otherwise, activity with mammals will be restricted.
π₯ Health (EHIC or equivalent), accident and third-party liability insurance for the whole stay
βοΈ Able to work outdoors in summer heat and on physically demanding shifts
Visa Support for International Candidates
The listing answers the visa and work authorization question with Yes: the Foundation can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, such as the signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
Accommodation and Travel
No accommodation or travel is provided. The Foundation says it can help you find or share a room or apartment nearby.
How to Apply
Send three items by email, at least 2 months before your preferred start:
π Your CV
βοΈ A short motivation letter covering your learning goals, dates and duration
π€ The contact of your Erasmus+ coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wildlife Care Recent Graduate Traineeship paid?
No, it is an unpaid traineeship. It requires an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another mobility grant from your university, and no accommodation or travel is provided.
Who counts as a recent graduate for this traineeship?
The traineeship must end within 12 months of your graduation, and your university must select you during your last year of study. Bachelor (EQF 6), Master (EQF 7) and Doctorate (EQF 8) levels are listed.
How long is the traineeship and when does it start?
It lasts 6 months, full time, with an expected starting date of 01 May 2027. The schedule is 35 hours a week over 5 days, including 2 weekends a month.
Where does the traineeship take place?
It takes place on site at the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in PopeΘti-Leordeni (Ilfov), next to Bucharest, Romania.
Will trainees perform veterinary procedures?
No. Trainees do not carry out veterinary procedures and never work alone or at night. They work under supervision, with a designated supervisor on every shift.
Do I need a rabies vaccination?
Pre-exposure rabies vaccination, at your own cost, is required for work with bats and foxes and for any task with a risk of mammal bites. Without it, activity with mammals will be restricted.
Can international candidates apply?
Yes. The listing says the Foundation can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, such as a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter. An Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another mobility grant is still required.
What English level is needed?
English at B2 level or higher is required.
When should I send my application?
Send your CV, a short motivation letter and the contact of your Erasmus+ coordinator at least 2 months before your preferred start. The application deadline is 28 February 2027.
Deadline
β³ 28 February 2027
Links
βοΈ Application email (CV, short motivation letter and Erasmus+ coordinator contact): contact@visulluanei.org
π "Visul Luanei" Foundation website: https://visulluanei.org/
πΌ Listing contact, Oana Vasiliu, Wildlife Veterinarian & Head of Education (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-vasiliu-05a6a2154/?isSelfProfile=true
