Volunteer with Bears in Romania
Program Overview
Help care for over 90 bears in Eastern Europe's largest bear sanctuary located in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. The bears are rehabilitated after years of misery in circuses or as tourist attractions in tiny cages. It is fantastic to see these beautiful animals living happier lives, and you will help achieve this by working alongside a very dedicated team of Romanian workers.
You h...
Help care for over 90 bears in Eastern Europe's largest bear sanctuary located in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. The bears are rehabilitated after years of misery in circuses or as tourist attractions in tiny cages. It is fantastic to see these beautiful animals living happier lives, and you will help achieve this by working alongside a very dedicated team of Romanian workers.
You have to be happy to try your hand in all tasks involved with the sanctuary's day-to-day running. The main volunteer task is food preparation, which takes quite a lot of time considering how many bears there are! See through the feeding and spend your free time at the sanctuary, watching the bears from the underground viewing tunnel, from the treetop walkway, or simply on the ground right next to th...
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- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Tourism
Updated Nov 11, 2025
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Locations
- Brasov, Romania
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Tourism
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
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