Long-term volunteer (6+ months) in animal rescue center/sanctuary

Deutschland

5

I had an amazing time at the shelter! We were 8 volunteers in total and they made the time really special. I loved all the animals and enjoyed the work with them and helping them. Be aware that you will work with rescued dogs. Most of the dogs were amazing and very friendly. However some of them are quite aggressive. Not necessarily directly against volunteers but against other dogs and against strangers. I think it is important to mention that the dogs can bite and several people have been bitten in my 6 weeks here. I enjoyed the experience a lot and would 100% recommend it.

vor etwa 1 Jahr

Deutschland

5

My experience was absolutely amazing. I can really recommend the place to everyone who enjoys working with animals and to everyone who likes to be surrounded by people. You really need to prepare to fully commit to the place to really be able to experience it at its fullest. I was able to get to know the most amazing people and learn a load about my self and the work with animals. It is really an intense place and you should definitely prepare to work physically and to deal with injured animals. In my opinion it is absolutely worth everything.

vor etwa 1 Jahr

Frankreich

5

This experience was very emotional ! The environment is perfect for disconnecting and living the present moment. I learned a lot about animals and many other subjects. Liala is very inspiring and the group dynamic is benevolent. I hope to have the opportunity to come back, thanks for everything 🫶🏼

vor etwa 1 Jahr

Deutschland

5

I really enjoyed my time at the shelter and made many new friends. The landscape is truly incredible. I was particularly fulfilled working with the animals. Liala is an incredible person and you can feel how she loves the animals from the bottom of her heart. I can only recommend it and would definitely go there again!

vor etwa 1 Jahr

Deutschland

5

The best decision I ever made was to go there! Even though I was only there for a month, it became like a second home to me. I am so grateful for all the amazing people and animals I got to live with in a magical place in the middle of the desert. I will never forget my time there and all the things I learned about animals, but also about myself. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of it <3

vor etwa 1 Jahr

Italien

5

I recommend this experience 100%! You will find yourself immersed in nature and its simplicity, surrounded by different animals that live and interact with each other, involving you in this magnificent balance. You will have the opportunity to meet amazing people with fascinating stories to tell, and animals that will teach you valuable lessons without even realizing it. The photos and descriptions in the app are true, but they do not fully convey the magic of the place. To live this experience fully, I recommend you stay more than a month! Thanks the shelter for this experience🙏

vor über 1 Jahr

Spanien

5

I can't express with words what this experience has meant to me. It was my first time volunteering and I chose the shelter because of how meaningful their work was to all the animals they rescue. I was not conscious of the real importance of volunteers in this kind of projects until Liala told me the state some of these animals were in before they were rescued. Once I got used to living with all those animals (even inside the house), the time started passing by, and by the end of my stay, I didn't want to leave because of the animals and volunteers that made every day special.

vor über 1 Jahr

Vereinigtes Königreich

5

PROS - As advertised on Worldpackers. - Great project, really makes a difference to so many animals lives. - Animals are lovely! - Lots of free time. - Very social, communal vibe. - You learn about living in a more eco-concious way. CONS - No positive reinforcement from manager (but the host Liala and the other volunteers were very friendly) - Sometimes shifts run slightly over the agreed times. - Potential injury (dog bites, old nails lying around) so make sure to have travel insurance. For the right person, a incredible experience!

vor über 1 Jahr

Spanien

5

This was my first volunteer experience, and I couldn't be happier with it. Even though I was only there for a month, the connection I felt with the animals and the people there was incredible. I met amazing people, especially Liala, who with her immense heart, takes care of all the animals at the sanctuary with admirable dedication. I learned a lot from each one of them, and surely, they also learned from me. You get so much love that you don't want to leave. This volunteer experience has helped me grow as a person and has filled me with values that will stay with me forever.

vor über 1 Jahr

Deutschland

5

I am so happy to have come to the shelter. It was truly the best experience! I can't even put into words how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to work with all these animals and the amazing people here! I really made friends and memories for life. I will never forget this place, it truly is magical. There is so much to learn, about the animals, the environment, different people and their culture and you learn so much about yourself here too. I can recommend this place 1000%.

vor über 1 Jahr

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