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Animal Shelter Hvar Island, Croatia

5.0
(48 reviews)48

Do you love animals . Enjoy hvar and help at my animal rescue

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Connect with nature
43 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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32 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

3h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
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Availability

Aug
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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

My typical day is spent running around caring for my various animals. 7 donkeys, 30+ cats, a pony 3 dogs. I need help for a variety of tasks . Carrying water and hay for the donkeys cleaning up after, feeding and caring for cats . You must be physically fit which will make your time here much easier especially in the heat. Many different jobs and tasks always arise . 30 minutes walk to the nearest shops /beach. Max 4 volunteers at a time min 2

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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48 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 43 Get in touch with nature
  • 32 Meeting international travelers
  • 24 Developing environmental awareness
  • 18 Learning about sustainability
  • 18 Practicing English
  • 16 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 30 15. Life on land
  • 23 3. Good health and well-being
  • 23 12. Responsible consumption and production

Norway

5

My stay at Janas was great, and I would definetly recommend! Jana is a hard working woman with a true connection with her animals. If you're used to tasks such as cleaning, feeding, poo scooping and haybagfilling, this is just the work for you! Having bikes at your disposal gives you a great opportunity to explore Hvar, and is an easy way to get around. Hiking opportunities are also great in the area. Even though there is 35 cats, 4 dogs, 6 donkeys and a pony, you'll eventually get to know their personalities and moods very fast :) Feel free to message me if there is any more questions!

22 days ago

Ireland

5

One of the heartwarming experiences of my life, I couldn't have asked for a better first Worldpackers experience! Jana pours her heart and soul into caring for the animals, and it's impossible not to be inspired by her dedication. The work is fulfilling and the accommodation was clean & cozy, I felt right at home! The island itself is gorgeous and I enjoyed exploring it in my free time. Go raibh míle maith agat 🫶🏻

26 days ago

Canada

5

My time at the shelter farm on Hvar was truly one of the best experiences of my life. I could not have had a better first Worldpackers experience. Jana is absolutely lovely & her passion & commitment to these animals is really inspiring! The work is extremely reasonable & you are left with a lot of time to explore the beautiful island of Hvar. Majority of the cats are very friendly & you will always have a cat to cuddle with. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves animals & wants to experience life in Croatia!

4 months ago

Germany

5

I had an amazing time with Jana and all her animals. She truly has dedicated her life to caring for her rescued animals and has created a safe place for them in a the shelter so full of hate and pain. The room was super cozy and I felt at home right away. One will have to check the working hours themselves because Jana is too busy to do so for you. I loved helping Jana with the tasks and going on walks with her donkeys and the lawnmower aka Zena the pony. All the animals are super nice and love cuddles so if you are an animal lover like me you will have a wonderful time at Janas just like I did 💖

4 months ago

Germany

5

The shelter is a real gem. The work is really nice because it involves caring for the animals directly and indirectly (feeding cats, preparing hay…) and interacting with them for longer times. However, we often worked a bit longer than the 3.5 hours because there's just so much to do. The room provided was nice. The island is beautiful with beaches and mountains. Jana is really likable and cares a lot about her animals so therefore often occupied, her passion is inspiring. But you will have a cat on your lap at all times. I can definitely recommend this place for animal and nature lovers.

5 months ago

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