Enjoy nature, sleep in a tent and help our sanctuary animals

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L'expérience

We are an animal sanctuary located in the beautiful hills of Messines. Currently we house and care for dogs, pigs, cats, sheep, goats, horses and a donkey named Olaf. We started the sanctuary as a family on our own property. It became our mission to help the helpless. Therefore, we try to rescue and take in any animal in need.

Your job is to support us in the daily care of our animals. After feeding and cleaning, there will be time for cuddles.

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Ce que vous offrez

30 heures d'aide par semaine

Construction & Réparation: Aider à diverses réparations ou constructions.

Soins aux animaux: Aider à surveiller et prendre soin des animaux.

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Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Tente: Vous dormirez dans une tente sur un site de camping.

Laverie Gratuite: Vous pouvez utiliser notre buanderie librement.

Transfert: Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre arrivée et vous emmènerons à notre propriété.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Accès Internet Rapide: Internet haut débit pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Intermédiaire Anglais ou Intermédiaire Portugais

Plus de 18 ans

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

Passeport de l'Union européenne

Visa ou citoyenneté des États-Unis

Assurance voyage

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

You will sleep in one of our cosy tents in a beautiful orange grove in the Portuguese countryside. Our newly created Volunteer's camping side is separate from the sanctuary itself, but on the same grounds. It has an outdoor kitchen area, an outdoor cold shower facility and a simple tented camping toilet set up.
There will be other Volunteers in tents or their Camper vans with you in that Volunteer's area. With the Volunteers from all around the world, we and you learn from each other about different cultures.
With the daily tasks, you will learn about animal life and rescue in Portugal.
If you are handy, we would be happy if you help improve our facilities for the animals or volunteers.
You will have the opportunity to explore the Algarve beaches on your days off.

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Activités et horaires

We ask for a few hours of your time a day in the morning and afternoon to help us and our local employees with:
-> Cleaning and feeding our animals (pigs, sheeps, goats, cats, dogs as well as our two horses and Olaf, the donkey)
-> Spending time with our animals, socialising, cuddles and dog walks in beautiful surroundings.
-> Helping us with projects to improve the sanctuary.
-> Helping us with projects to improve the camper area for future Volunteers.

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Règles

One of the key rules for an extraordinary experience for all of us, including the animals, is respect. For the animals, other volunteers and the environment.
The Algarve is a region struggling with drought. Scarce water resources are just as big a problem as forest fires. Therefore, fires of any kind are prohibited, and water consumption should be cautious and sustainable. This is especially true in the dry (rain-free) months (March to November, sometimes even December).
Please do not post pictures of any animal without asking.