Help with a dog rescue in Bansko, Bulgaria

Belgium

5

I spent a wonderful time in Bansko, I met lovely people and lovely the project! I was glad to volunteer there and to give a hand for theses the project. The schedule is always respected and the tasks are very easy, you just need to focus and to be serious. Bansko is a beautiful place, I definitely recommend it a lot! Thank you BSD team ⭐️

over 1 year ago

Sarah replied

Thanks so much Hugo, was great to meet you!

Germany

5

I loved my time in bansko. the project are so sweet and Sarah, Chris and Nick great people. They care a lot about the project and do great work. They also take really good care of the volunteers and are just lovely people. I will definitely come back and stay for a longer period of time, one month didn't feel enough at all. Bansko started to feel like a home away from home ❤️

over 1 year ago

Sarah replied

It's amazing how a month sounds such a lot, and then flies past in the blink of an eye! Hope you settle well in Scotland, Manchee says Hi ❤️

Colombia

5

The task are very clear and Sarah is a very organized person, you know your shifts on advance every week, the house for the volunteers is very conformable with a very well equipped kitchen. At the moment there weren't to many the project at the shelters so the cleaning was easier and you could spent more time walking and being with them, the project and the two cats are so lovely, you will miss them when you leave

over 1 year ago

Sarah replied

Thanks so much Juan, it was a pleasure to meet you and we appreciate all the efforts you made whilst you were here in Bansko ❤️

Venezuela

5

If you feel that you want to give value to your trip, you might be interested in placing your energy and your heart in this place where you can experience that you make some furry friends who need your help and your time, they just want to be happy and loved ones maybe like you. You won't regret it if you love the project. I thank the project Dog team for their effort and desire to continue being a safe place for these souls. The amenities at the volunteer lodging facility have been the best. Bansko is a Mayan town that you will not know anywhere else. The worst thing was say Good bay.

over 1 year ago

Sarah replied

Thanks so much Alvaro, it was great having you guys with us and we'd welcome you back anytime! Stay well

United Kingdom

5

Unfortunately my time here was cut short because of a family emergency. However the experience was amazing. The host was incredibly supportive, went above and beyond in my opinion. Everyone was very welcoming and the volunteer apartment was fantastic. The work itself required your full attention but it was extremely rewarding. I wish I could have spent more time there but life happens sometimes. 100% recommend to anyone who loves the project. The work you do is important and it's a brilliant way to learn more about caring for/training the project. An awesome experience!

over 1 year ago

Sarah replied

We were so sorry for you to have to leave when you did, the dogs certainly enjoyed having you around! Thanks for the efforts you made, and shout if ever you want to come back this way. Hope everything is well for you and the family

United States

5

My experience here was nonetheless eye opening. Gaining the project trust is an process, yet overtime, you learn to love all their different personalities. The effort you put in is an direct reflection of the progress made with them. Where you stay is cozy and central (nice homey vibes). Also Sarah is truly dedicated, driven, and always puts her ALL in each day. If you have genuine love the project, don't mind being patient and working hard, this is THE place for you. (Also the mountains, nature, ah… never gets old. Aswell great place to snowboard/ski (make sure to ask for Boris 😉)

over 1 year ago

United States

5

We loved our stay at the project! The work is reasonable, and the project so sweet, each with their own personalities that you learn along the way. We were here near the end of winter, so there's skiing and hiking to do, and it's in such a beautiful area. In the summer, it seems like there's lots of activities to do as well, and the work hours give lots of time to explore. If you love the project and want to learn more about them this is a really great place:)

over 1 year ago

Australia

5

I had an amazing experience at the project. Even though the work could be hard sometimes, the project make everything worth it. The Bansko team were great and you can tell they truely care about all the project they care for! If you're dedicated in helping out with a non-profit program this is a great option.

over 1 year ago

Sarah replied

Thanks so much for all your efforts here Jade, we appreciate it all and was great knowing you! Stay well 🐾

Israel

5

I really enjoyed my time spent with the project and I got really attack to them. There are morning and afternoon shifts at the shelter, and it takes about a week to learn the tasks and for the project to get used to you. the project are lovely, they're trained and love attentions and pets when they feel comfortable with you. There is a lot of work at the shelter, and you'll find yourself busy throughout the shift. You will be doing cleaning, walking and enrichment most of the time. During my stay there were a lot of puppies outside, so we got to take care of the lovely creatures as well.

over 1 year ago

Sarah replied

It was a pleasure to have you here Sophie, thanks so much for all the efforts you made for the dogs! Ottie and Jazz leave this week, Rhino and Norah in March ❤️

Spain

4

I really enjoyed the experience with the project and ended up becoming very fond of them, there were some moments of stress trying not to make mistakes. Sarah is a good person, but sometimes she can have a bit of a temper but you shouldn't take it personally. Overall I think it's a good experience. :)

about 1 year ago

Sarah replied

I'm glad you had a good experience Cloe.
Hopefully your stress levels went down as the number of mistakes dropped, there's nothing that needs stressing over!
You improved so much from the first days to the end of your stay, I know it took you some time to get a nice bond with some of the dogs but it was great that you never gave up ❤️

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