Animal Rescue: Help in a sanctuary vegan farm!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 20 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature: 22 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 21 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

26h

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

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.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Help includes daily cleaning of barns and coops, feeding, health checks, light maintenance help, monitoring herd movements and intensive care of ill, old and baby animals. Extra tasks may be required. You will help in a team of two. Working seven half days per week. Two half days will often be combined to make one day. The farm is vegan. Animal products are not permitted to be brought into, or stored in, the helpers bungalow.

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Requirements

Beginner English
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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25 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

22 Get in touch with nature
21 Meeting international travelers
14 Developing environmental awareness
12 Learning about sustainability
9 Practicing English
6 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

18 15. Life on land
6 11. Sustainable cities and communities
6 13. Climate action

Sofia

Germany

The animals live their best life and it feels so fulfilling to contribute to that- Brad is fair and considerate regarding your hours. You will get the chance to see wildlife in the area, including wallabies, birds, snakes and spiders! The work isn't easy and you need to learn quickly and efficiently- other volunteers train you, which can make things a bit confusing sometimes. I loved living with the other volunteers, we had such fun evenings together. The volunteer bungalow is not in the best condition anymore but that's okay, it's a farm ;) I'll definitely come back and am so thankful! 🐑👒

about 1 month ago

Brooke

United States

I absolutely loved my stay here! I really enjoyed the work and getting to know the animals. The 30 minute walk to dayboro is worth it, with beautiful artwork everywhere you look. I was fortunate enough to be staying with some really amazing people that made my time here unforgettable. Brad is a caring and kind person who is very knowledgeable and dedicated to his work. The only problem I had was the dirty living conditions. Ants, mice, mold, and cobwebs covering the walls and ceiling. I did what I could to clean up but definitely needs a deep cleaning with more supplies then what we had.

about 1 month ago

Jaqueline

Denmark

My time at the shelter was a beautiful experience that allowed me to connect with nature and animals! You will be staying with your fellow volunteers in your own farmhouse, which the volunteers are in charge of cleaning etc. In regards to the work, its beneficial to be a fast learner, hard-working, adaptable, and efficient. Volunteering here requires you to be ready for long days with tough and dirty work, sometimes in bad weather. Lastly, its important that you're mature and ready to take on a lot of responsibility - the volunteers are even in charge of training new staff.

about 2 months ago

Brad replied

It was great having you on the farm Jaqueline. You were very committed to the well-being of the animals and always willing to do extra to ensure that they were well and cared for. You fitted in so very well with the group and your positive and upbeat manner was great to be around. All the best for your future opportunities, stay in touch!

Clare

United Kingdom

This was an incredible experience and I couldn't recommend it enough! The work is physically and mentally challenging, there's lots to learn and sometimes can be stressful, but it was so rewarding. Brad really cares about all the animals, and it's so nice to see how happy and free they are. I also met some amazing volunteers, and really enjoyed spending our evenings together in the accommodation. This is a truly special place for both animals and the shelter lovers.

3 months ago

Elli

Germany

I had the best time at the sanctuary and I was really sad that I had to leave after three months of staying there. Brad really gives those animals an amazing life and does everything in his power to make their lives incredible. The days can be long and exhausting but seeing the animals happy makes it worth it every single day. I learnt a lot about the life farm animals usually get to live and I also got to be there for all sorts of medical treatment. The animals and the volounteers will always have a special place in my heart and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in animals!

4 months ago

Brad replied

You're a very special volunteer Elli, and I'm so glad that the animals got to benefit from your help.

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