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32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- € 10
Per day
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Description
We request our volunteers to contribute 10 Euros per day to cover their accommodation and the transport to the shelter. They can cook their own meals in the communal kitchen, so food won't be a big expense (3-5 euros/day).
What you get
1
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
- Stay up to
- 8 weeks
The Experience
We have an educational program that involves school meetings and other activities with children. So we need help with this kind of work that requires a better knowledge of the Portuguese language than the work with animals.
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent Portuguese
- Between 22 and 70 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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14 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
NGO
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 8 Meeting international travelers
- 6 Meeting locals
- 6 Immersing in the local culture
- 5 Get in touch with nature
- 4 Creating true social impact
- 3 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 2 3. Good health and well-being
- 2 5. Gender equality
Merle
Germany
Volunteering with the organization was an unforgettable experience. We made wonderful friendships with the amazing dogs and the friendly people around us. The working hours are well-balanced, giving you a lot of time to explore the beautiful island. The dogs are full of energy, love and personality and every moment spent with them was a joy. We're truly grateful for the time we spent there and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves working with animals
5 months ago
Bethany
United States
The dogs and cats at the organization is taken care of and love attention. I worked at the shelter 6 days a week, walking the dogs. Be aware that some of them do not get along with the other dogs, so make sure to ask the staff and more experienced volunteers, which ones those are to avoid any conflicts. None of them are aggressive with humans. Sometimes volunteers are split between the hostel and green house. I stayed at both and both are suitable. I met other volunteers and hostel guests and made some great friends from this experience! I enjoyed my time in Mindelo and would come back :)
6 months ago
Annelin
Netherlands
Very nice experience!
10 months ago
Calvin
Netherlands
I really enjoyed my time in Mindelo and I wish I could extend, but unfortunately I have to get back🥹 The work with the animals is amazing and the work that you do is so important! The hostel is very busy and there is always work to do! The host is an amazing hardworking and passionate woman who I only can respect so so much. Her dedication to the work gave me motivation like I hadn't experienced before. Next to this she's an amazing sweet person and a host that I would absolutely recommend! If you want to make a difference in a beautiful country with lovely people; come join the organization!!❤️
11 months ago
Joelle
Switzerland
Volunteering at the dog shelter was a beautiful and rewarding experience. Spending time with the dogs was really special. Communication with Silvia was sometimes a bit challenging. At the volunteering house there was only one bathroom, which was shared by up to around 8 people at times. It's also good to know that one way of transportation (depending on the shift) needs to be organized by yourself, as the shelter is about 5 km away. Overall, a lovely experience for anyone who loves dogs.
7 days ago
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