Help at our dog shelter and experience life in rural Sicily!

Bélgica

5

This was my first volunteering experience and I couldn't recommend it more! Nelli and Franco are the nicest people you'll ever meet. Nelli has such a big heart for her dogs and is always happy to help with anything. Franco's Sunday dinners are the best, you'll be looking forward to them all week! The work can be a bit physical, but it's so rewarding. The dogs give you so much love, and Bimba, the house dog, will steal your heart on day one. I originally planned to stay for 3 weeks but ended up staying for 2 months because I loved it so much!

hace 2 meses

Australia

5

I loved volunteering here. It can be hard work and tiring most days, but I enjoyed every second of it. The shelter itself is organised and every dog is taken care of. Nely and Franco are so lovely and they clearly care for every animal in and around the shelter. The living area is quaint but it is comfortable and clean so long as the volunteers keep it that way. I appreciate Franco always being happy to drive us to the bus or grocery store whenever we needed. The area is truly beautiful and a type of place I don't get to see everyday. My only wish is that I could have adopted a little friend🤍

hace 3 meses

Alemania

5

I will never forget the shared laughter, warm atmosphere and beautiful days at Rifugio the shelter. Nelly and Franco make you feel right at home, they are generous & warmhearted hosts who care about you 🥰 I grew fond of all the dogs over the four weeks and already miss them very much 🐶 The cosy house invites you to enjoy dinner and card game evenings with the other volunteers from all around the world and Bimba plays ball with you all day long 🌞 Grazie di tutto, ci rivedremo presto ❤️

hace 3 meses

Alemania

5

My stay at the rifugio was an unforgettable experience. Nely and Franco are such friendly people and their sunday lunches were amazing. I loved spending time with the dogs because every single one of them was wonderful and has earned a special place in my heart. Spending time with the other volunteers was great. I've met many incredible people who were a big part of the whole experience. This was my first volunteering project and I would recommend this to everyone who loves dogs and spending time with them. The rifugio is a great place to really make an impact and I will definitely come back💕

hace 3 meses

Austria

5

My stay at the Shelter was great. Nelly and Franco are amazing hosts, and their dedication to helping dogs is truly inspiring. Unfortunately, a few volunteers had left before I arrived, which made the workload a bit heavier. However, Nelly was always checking in on us to make sure we were doing okay. The work is quite physical, and there are a lot of stairs. But the experience was absolutely worth it. For Sunday Lunches, they cook the most delicious Sicilian dishes for the volunteers. This was my first volunteering experience, and I loved it. I would definitely recommend it to others.

hace 5 meses

Austria

5

Such an amazing experience! Nelly and Franco are lovely and made me feel super welcome from the start. The dogs were the best part—spending time with them just brought me so much joy everyday ❤️ The accommodation is simple, but being with the other volunteers really made it feel like home. Especially waking up to the beautiful view over the Sicilian countryside was incredible. It was peaceful, quiet, and exactly the kind of break I didn't know I needed. I felt truly comfortable here and can't wait to come back. It was an experience I'll never forget.

hace 5 meses

Irlanda

5

I really enjoyed my 3 weeks spent at the shelter. Every day the sun was scorching which sometimes made the work difficult but it helped starting at 7am so you could skip the hottest time of the day. The dogs in the shelter are literal angels on earth and i'm going to miss them all so much. The weekly Sunday lunch was delicious. The fellow volunteers from all corners of the world were amazing, every night was spent playing cards at sunset. Overall, I would really recommend this place to everyone, it can be tiring but it's worth it to spend even a second with the sweet doggies at the shelter :)

hace 7 meses

Irlanda

5

This is an amazing place to volunteer and help out. I stayed here for 3 weeks but now wish I had stayed longer. Neli and Franco are both great people and it's an amazing thing they are doing. The work is enjoyable, keeps you healthy (from all the walks) and is good for the soul(you spend all day with dogs). Every Sunday Neli and Franco cook beautiful sicilian lunches and sometimes there is even a sweat treat after. For anyone wanting to da meaningful and purposeful thing I would definitely recommend volunteering here.

hace 7 meses

Australia

5

La mia esperienza al Rifugio the shelter è stata incredibile. Nelly e Franco sono ospiti gentilissimi e accoglienti. Il lavoro può essere impegnativo, ma è molto gratificante. La dedizione che hanno verso i cani è davvero ammirevole. Il rifugio è immerso nella natura e facilmente raggiungibile in autobus; Franco è sempre disponibile ad accompagnarti alle fermate o al supermercato. Se ami gli animali e la vita all'aria aperta, questo posto fa per te. Grazie di cuore per questa bellissima esperienza!

hace 7 meses

Grecia

5

Nely and Franco have created the most beautiful and inspiring safe place for dogs who have had some bad luck in their lives. The shelter is very well organised and built to prioritise the dogs' well-being, even though it solely relies on donations. Yes, the work is physical but time flies when working with these beautiful creatures as well as with the volunteers. I really felt at home and can't wait to be back! Overall, if you are looking for a fulfilling experience, a source of inspiration, contact with dogs and an opportunity to actually make an impact, then this place is ideal❤️

hace 9 meses

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