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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.
What you get
3
- 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.
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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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- Beginner English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Animal Shelter
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How this experience will transform you
- 21 Get in touch with nature
- 20 Meeting international travelers
- 14 Developing environmental awareness
- 11 Learning about sustainability
- 8 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
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.
17 days 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.
27 days 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.
about 2 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!
3 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.
Maria
Poland
I've had a great time at the shelter. The work is hard but rewarding and you have a chance to really connect with animals you're taking care of and with people you're doing it with. Staying all together in the bungalow felt like home and as if we'd created a small family for the time being. Getting to know stories of all the animals but also the reality of food industry was heart crushing at times but I'm glad I could experience it and create new values for my life. Brad is a truly amazing person, and I'm glad I could be a part of making a change under his wings.
3 months ago
Brad replied
You have been such a terrific volunteer Maria, and we all already miss you. Your dedication to the welfare of the animals and willingness to learn made you the absolute perfect volunteer. We hope to see you again soon. Take care and don't forget to visit!
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