Help us make the world a better place in Domecko, Poland

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L'esperienza

We’re a friendly, plant-based animal sanctuary in the woods looking for skilled, hands-on help with building, fencing, and creating a pond. You’ll stay in a cozy cabin with your own kitchen and bathroom. We offer a warm daily meal, food supplies for other meals, and a bike to explore. Dog walking and animal care are welcome but optional. We can pick you up from the train station!

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Cosa offri

25 ore di aiuto per settimana

Agricoltura: Pianta colture, semina e aiuta nei lavori all'aperto.

Pittura e decorazione: Aiuta con la pittura o la decorazione delle strutture della proprietà.

Costruzione e Riparazione: Aiuta con vari tipi di riparazioni o costruzioni.

Giardinaggio: Aiuta a coltivare piante e curare giardini

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Cosa ottieni

2 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Cena: Hai diritto a una cena gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Lavanderia Gratuita: Puoi utilizzare liberamente la nostra lavanderia.

Escursioni gratuite: Ti porteremo in escursioni e camminate nei dintorni. Gratuitamente!

Biciclette a tua disposizione: Puoi utilizzare le nostre biciclette quando vuoi.

Certificato: Ottieni un certificato di completamento dopo che termina la tua esperienza.

Accesso Internet Base: Internet a velocità base per lavorare da remoto

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Requisiti

Intermedio Inglese o Principiante Polacco

Tra 25 e 80 anni

Accoglie volontari singoli, coppie e partner di volontari

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Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

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Dettagli del programma

💬 What We Expect from You
We’re looking for volunteers who are:

Skilled with tools and experienced in physical, outdoor work (like building, digging, fencing, gardening)

Reliable, focused, and independent — we’ll guide you, but we appreciate people who can take initiative

Physically fit and okay with getting muddy, sweaty, and a little tired

Respectful of animals, people, and the plant-based values of our sanctuary

Open to simple living, flexible schedules, and life with barking dogs and rescued animals around

You don’t need to be a professional, but this is not a holiday — we really count on your help to move the project forward.

💚 What You Can Expect from Us
A safe, welcoming place to stay in a private, cozy wooden house with your own bathroom and kitchen

One warm, plant-based meal per day (dinner) and food supplies for breakfast and supper

Freedom to use our bike, greenhouse, garden produce, and enjoy nearby forests, lakes, and mountains

Honest communication, guidance, and support as you work

A meaningful experience with space for connection, purpose, and time in nature

We’re not a luxury eco-retreat, but a real place built on hard work, idealism, and heart. We’re happy to welcome people who share that spirit.

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Attività e turni

🗓️ Daily Activities Checklist
Our day at the sanctuary starts early — around 7:00 AM — but volunteers are welcome to begin at 9:00 AM. Here's what a typical weekday looks like:

Morning (9:00–12:30):

Walking the dogs

Feeding animals (if you choose to help with care)

Building tasks: digging, sawing, assembling fencing or shelters

Gardening, planting, or greenhouse work

General outdoor maintenance (path clearing, compost, small repairs)

Midday Break (12:30–1:30):

Lunch break — prepare your own meal with provided supplies

Rest or relax in your guest house or outside

Afternoon (1:30–2:30 or 3:00):

Continue with physical tasks: fencing, pond digging, carpentry

Watering plants, cleaning tools or workspaces

Optional animal care or simply spending time with the animals

Evening:

Shared warm plant-based dinner (we cook!)

We enjoy good conversations, music, and getting to know our volunteers — it's a great time to unwind and connect

🕒 Shifts & Schedule
Workdays: Monday to Friday

Start time: 9:00 AM (our day begins at 7:00, but that’s just us 😉)

Work time: ~5 hours/day with flexibility depending on the task and weather

Weekends: Free — relax, explore, or join us if you like

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Regole

No smoking inside buildings – You can smoke outside, away from animals and buildings.

No excessive alcohol or drugs– We aim for a safe, grounded, and respectful environment.

Plant-based food only on the premises – Please respect that this is a fully vegan space.

Respect the animals’ space and needs – Some are shy, some are loud, some don’t want to be touched — we’ll guide you.

Clean up after yourself – Especially in shared areas and your accommodation.

Use tools responsibly – Only use power tools if you’re comfortable with them. Safety first!

Ask before starting new tasks – We love initiative, but please check in so we can stay coordinated.

Limit loud music or noise at night – Our animals (and humans!) need quiet to rest.

Visitors only with prior approval – We keep things small and focused.

We value communication – If something isn’t working for you, let us know — we’re open and human too.