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Help at a vegan animal sanctuary in Palmela, Portugal
Working with animals requires love, compassion and dedication. We wish that people applying to come support the project realise that the time they will be asked to help out is an important time to truly be present with the animals and give them the care and help they need, being with feeding, maintenance, cleaning, etc.
We need support from people that really want to help animals and are ready to give them the time and love they need 😊
On another note, we are very close to lisbon, 30 minutes on the train, and not very far from beaches if you have your own transport.
It will be an experience of a lifetime if you enjoy learning more about animals, selfless service, compassion and activism. We breathe and live animal rights Activism here 😊❤
We are a Vegan, abolitionist, intersectional, nonviolent non-profit organisation working in Portugal on all fronts to help society become more compassionate, and conscious on how our personal choices affect all living beings that share this planet with us.
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About the experience in: Palmela, Portugal
United Kingdom
The sanctuary became a home away from home. I had an incredible time looking after all the different animals. You got to know the animals and their own personalities. The other volunteers were a joy to be around and always communicated what needed to be done to ensure all animals and people were happy. Noel and Alice are truly inspirational and Chantal made me feel so loved. I would highly recommend staying here as you will learn so much about yourself and become at one with the animals ❤️
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Palmela, Portugal
Australia
My time at the sanctuary was everything I had hoped for and more. The work that you do is extremely rewarding and seeing all the beautiful animals in such peace and tranquility is truly something else.
Alice and Noel are super friendly and accommodating, creating a safe space for volunteers.
I hope to comeback one day soon to continue contributing to this project as it will always leave a special place in my heart 🫶
3 months ago
About the experience in: Palmela, Portugal
Germany
Our 3 week experience at the sanctuary was overall nice and connected with many ups and downs. Since there isn’t much space for explaining we will just leave the most important things here:
•no training for working with animals (awareness, how to handle sertain situations)
• food wasn’t really enough for a week of cooking, no fridge in volunteers area, food goes bad quickly
• many many fleas!!
•a lot of money spend on uber, groceries and laundry
summing up, our experience was mediocre. there were a lot of positive sides like working with the animals and being around them🥰🌱
3 months ago
Alice replied
Sara came aware that we were an offgrid project, with no washing machine, living in the countryside where there’s insects, and she was aware of all the food we gave to volunteers. We trained her for weeks, but even after showing her many times the tasks, she would forget or do things wrong and always blame it on someone else.
Her review negatively affects a project that rescues hundreds of animals every year, lives 100% of donations and needs the help of volunteers to run every day.
Shamefull!
About the experience in: Palmela, Portugal
Germany
The four weeks I spent at the sanctuary were truly unforgettable. I learned so much about animals, how to take care of them, and how to live with them as equals. Even though I thought I already knew a lot about speciesism, there was still so much new to discover.
Here, animals always come first, and that’s something you should be aware of before coming, because not everyone is used to this approach. But for me, it was a beautiful and transformative experience.
I’ll miss every soul I met here – whether they walk on two legs or four. I am looking forward to come back one day.
4 months ago
About the experience in: Palmela, Portugal
Germany
My time at the sanctuary was an exceptional experience. It really is off grid and don't expect luxury- however you have everything you need and I missed nothing.
The animals will have my heart forever, same with the people and I would always return. I felt truly accepted and welcome This place gives everything to the animals and they can be themselves and are truly truly cared for and loved.
This is an immersive experience (more work than travel) and you will feel tired but it is worth it!!!
Uber is very cheap and cool places are nearby.
I miss everything and cannot wait to be back one day!
9 months ago