Be a volunteer at our dog's sanctuary!

Poland

5

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.

9 days ago

Sweden

5

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.

5 months ago

Spain

4

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

Argentina

4

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

Australia

5

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

United Kingdom

5

I had such an incredible time at the shelter! I stayed for two weeks and wish I could have stayed for longer! Helen is absolutely lovely and I got very close to the other volunteers. I think it's important to note that when there are less volunteers there you will be expected to do more work than is specified and days off are not guaranteed. Additionally you have to be comfortable sleeping/living with dogs which you are responsible for outside of shifts (but they are lovely- I miss Ash everyday <3!). Overall though this was such a rewarding and enjoyable first workaway and I highly recommend!

11 months ago

Brazil

5

My time in Helen the shelter was incredible, the job that is done on the sanctuary is amazing and was such a honor to make part of it. The only bad part of it is that I already miss the routine and all of the dogs. Helen is such an awesome person, she does everything that she cans for the dogs, I would definitely come back some day

about 1 year ago

New Zealand

5

I had an incredible time at the shelter! Everything from the location, dogs and other volunteers was wonderful. All of the dogs are obviously well loved and taken care of, and it was a great experience to be able to contribute to the shelter. The location is quite isolated in the countryside, but with the company of the dogs and other volunteers you really don't notice it. The only downside was having to leave the dogs at the end.

over 1 year ago

Slovenia

5

Helen was a lovely host, I had a good time staying with other volunteers. The tasks were clear and we also had enough time to rest. If you love dogs this is the best possible worldpackers opportunity! Sometimes we got muddy, but I had a great time regardless:)

over 1 year ago

Germany

5

Helen is super friendly, always supporting the dogs and she was always there if I had a question. Everything was as discussed and I always felt really respected and had a really great time! It's a wonderful place for all dog lovers to learn and gain experience. I really enjoyed the quiet environment where you could take a lot of time for the dogs but it was so hard to leave after you get to know all the dogs especially Rusty, Earnie und the puppies! Many thanks to Helen and the other volunteers Carmel and Alex for the wonderful time. I definitively want to come back!

over 1 year ago

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