Dirty Work! Sanctuary Volunteer.

Poland

3

I was there 1 month. Because of some events, the shelter is not doing ok. I hope it'll get better and I root for them, but right now the situation is messy and not updated properly. Hosts are opened to discussion, so it's not too bad, but there's a lot to improve, including communication and organization. Work is usually as described. House is nice if you're an experienced traveler. Sadly trust issues are very common. I was advised to hide and lock my belongings. It's very hard to describe this place adequatelly. Basically, if you embrace chaos and expect nothing, you will have a good time.

5 months ago

Lina replied

Hello Jakub, thanks for your honest feed-back, it's true that it's an hard moment for MAA and we are grateful for the volunteers who still come to support our animals and organisation during this storm, but we know that it will pass. Concerning "trust issues" there is no link with our organisation but with the fact of living with nearly 20 differents people in the same house, unfortunately that's common and that's why we advice you with bringing a lock for the precious stuff or money, make sense

New Zealand

5

It's hard work as described and you see some awful things. But you do what you have to do for the animals. When you love animals as much as us, you work hard for them. You put in that time and do the dirty work. They need money and volunteers. If you can't do one then do the other. Please help.

7 months ago

Lina replied

Thanks dear Laura for your review and advices! Everything you said it's true and we can only agree : it's hard work, sometimes we saw animals in awful situation, it's overwhelming but so rewarding when you love animals! True also that we desesperatly need money and moreover Volunteers to take care of our precious animals!

Germany

5

Our experience here was great! Loved the place, the shelter, the people and it's really an experience we won't forget. The dogs are all so cute, working at the horse ranch was fun as well. We really had the feeling of being able to help and do some important work here. Can only recommend 🌞

8 months ago

Lina replied

Hello Dear Naemi and Micha!
We were all super happy to have you both with us, and we hope to see you back next time, good return in Germany!

Morocco

5

Really I lived a very wonderful experience and benefited from it a lot as the hosts are very respectful and Kanak lives in the midst of your family and I got to know new people

8 months ago

Lina replied

A huge thanks Rita for your stay and your message, we hope to see you soon in cha ALLAH

Germany

5

Volunteering at the organization was such a wild and inspiring experience. The people there are so dedicated—it's obvious how much they love the animals and are doing everything they can to make their lives better. You can tell they're going through a bit of a rough patch right now, but that's pretty normal with this kind of work and i'm sure, they are gonna figure it out! Just a heads-up: it's messy and hard work—be ready to get peed on or accidentally covered in dog poop. But honestly, the dogs make it so worth it. They're the sweetest and just want love, cuddles, and attention!

8 months ago

Lina replied

Hello Kristina,

thanks a lot for your stay with us and the animals, it's true that it's an hard and dirty work but as you well said it worth it so much :)

We hope to see you soon again

Germany

5

Can be a genuinely amazing experience if you are open to hard work and lowering your life standards. The animals here are the kindest/ cuddliest I've ever met so the work can be very rewarding and you can go to the beach every day if you like. The staff house is not very clean, and the hygiene in general is lacking because they don't have a lot of resources. Would recommend at least bringing your own hand sanitizer and being a bit extra cautious with your personal hygiene. The work can be quite chaotic because they are going through difficult times but amazing people trying their best!

8 months ago

Lina replied

Hello Carlotta, thanks for your few days with us and your honest opinion!
it's true that our animals are the kindest, that's it's an extreme hard work but so rewarding and that our team is full of amazing people trying there best : that's all that matter for us! Concerning the staff house it's true that it's really basics accommodation, but it's clean at least, hygiene depends on the what the volunteers there made of it, that's the responsibility of each volunteer who sleep there to clean the shared space and rooms :)

France

5

Very nice experience, helpful at the shelter and at the staff house, thank you !

8 months ago

Lina replied

Thanks Nathan and Mathis for your feed-back but also for coming once then twice! It was a pleasure for us all to welcome you and see you next time!

United Kingdom

5

This was an incredible experience volunteering at the shelter. Every member was excellent, welcoming and truly cared for each individual the organization. I could not recommend this more.

9 months ago

Lina replied

and you were an incredible volunteer Steve, we really thanks you for helping us and our animals ! We really hope to welcome you soon again!

Spain

5

It has been an amazing experience. I loved being here with all the people, and I will never forget the month I spent here.

9 months ago

Lina replied

Thanks Silvia for being an amazing volunteer, it was a pleasure for us all to welcome you! We will never forget you also, and we are REALLY grateful to have you back again to volunteer! Thank you for coming back again for a new experience!

Spain

5

It's a really nice experience, everyone, volunteers and workers are so kind and the dogs so lovely. It's true that the work can be dirty sometimes but they aware you before you go there so everything it's okay.

9 months ago

Lina replied

Thanks for your comment Jacobo! You are totally right it's an hard and dirty job, but we always try to be clear before the arrival of volunteer about how overwhelming it can be physically and mentally. I will add that we are really grateful to have you back for a second time volunteering!

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