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

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!

23 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

Germany

5

The stay at Jana's was very fun and the time passed super quickly. You get into the habit of feeding the cats fast and adapting to the working schedule was easy for me as well. Jana was always friendly with us and one can truly see how much work she puts into the care of her animals and how important that is to her. You should keep in mind that there's not always warm water, but as long as you don't take long showers every day you should be fine. You can always message me for questions about our stay… :)

5 months ago

Iceland

4

I had a great time at the shelter farm! All the animals (especially the cats) are so lovely and all of them have such a different character. The hours were suitable and you have a lot of free time to go to the beach or into town. The rooms were really cozy and clean and the kitchen has everything you need for cooking. Jana was a very nice most of the time, she would sometimes get stressed and then she would come across as a bit rude. But her dedication and kindness to the animals is very inspiring.

about 1 month ago

United Kingdom

4

Janas farm is definitely an experience! If you love animals especially cats it's the place for you. You can tell Jana cares about her animals truly and it's amazing to experience first hand. Feel free to message me if of any questions x

about 2 months ago

United Kingdom

4

My time at the animal rescue was a great way to connect with lots of different animals with massive personalities on a beautiful island. The work isn't too hard and leaves you with plenty of time in the day to explore the island (definitely explore the other towns!). Sometimes Jana can get stressed and frustrated if tasks are missed or not done to her standard and sometimes this made for a negative workplace. I found communication about the tasks that needed to be done in the beginning was lacking but once we understood each other the work environment improved and we got along a lot better.

about 2 months ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time volunteering at the shelter and would absolutely recommend it. Jana is very kind and welcoming, the work is not at all difficult (typical tasks include carrying hay + water, scooping the shelter poo, weeding, watering plants, feeding cats), and the animals are lovely. The house is either a long walk or a short bike ride from the ocean and the town of Stari Grad. Both the house and island are beyond beautiful.

about 1 year ago

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