Be a volunteer at our dog's sanctuary!

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Connect with international travelers: 36 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 33 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

Hey! We need your help with: daily feeding, cleaning and walking (in the morning and afternoon) of dogs. General care of dogs. Willing to be hands-on, use your initiative and feel comfortable around dogs. Basic knowledge and understanding of the care of dogs and their behavior. Positive, flexible and work well in a team. Must be happy to have dogs inside the house with them. We'll pick you up in Vratsa to meet our lovely dogs (:

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Requirements

Over 18 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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51 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

36 Meeting international travelers
33 Get in touch with nature
28 Practicing English
25 Creating true social impact
12 Developing social awareness
12 Developing environmental awareness

Bartek

Poland

It was my first Worldpackers experience and it was great. Helen is very kind and she is doing amazing job with the dogs. At the beginning it's difficult to learn the routine and remember dogs' names, but over time you'll get it. The work isn't hard but you have to be a true dog lover and not afraid to get your hands dirty. Days off are not guaranteed and when it's not enough volunteers you might have to work a bit longer, but I enjoyed my stay anyway.

5 days ago

Felicia

Sweden

I had a really great experience staying at the shelter for 2 months! Helen is so kind and cares so much for the dogs. It's hard work but it's very rewarding! I would definitely recommend volunteering here if you are an animal lover. One note is that days off are not guaranteed if there are not enough volunteers, so you may have to work every day you are staying. There is however still plenty of free time during the day between working shifts. The location is very rural, a good place to relax and appreciate nature! The dogs are all lovely and were very difficult to leave.

4 months ago

Laura

Spain

It was a great experience, but not for everyone. You've to be a true dog lover. Don't expect luxury or a place with great amenities to stay, it's basic but has what you need. Be prepared to get dirty, to listen to occasional doggy orchestra, but it'll be super worth it for the love you receive from them. My advice is to enjoy these amazing souls as much as you can and be open to meet other volunteers, they can make u feel at home. And Helen is the most animal-loving persn I've ever met. She's so committed to her animals that she would do anythng for them. She has been very thoughtful with us

about 2 months ago

Dante

Argentina

The time I spent at the shelter was transformed into affection for the dogs Helen lavishes with her attention. I'm glad I offered my work and dedication.

about 2 months ago

Ella

Australia

My partner and I spent 2 weeks at HHH and loved it so much, we decided to come back. If you love dogs and connecting with them on a deeper level, then an experience like this is perfect. You need to be committed to the dogs and your jobs at hand, but it comes naturally and is so rewarding. I think it's important to only commit to something like this if you truly love dogs. Let them sleep with you, spend time with them outside of designated work hours, and you will all benefit more. The dogs are so gorgeous and very hard to leave. We had no plans of adopting a dog, but plans changed!!

11 months ago

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