Shelter Animal Carer - help for abandoned dogs and cats .

United States

5

I spent 3 weeks at ARA and could not have had a better experience! I immediately felt welcomed by the whole staff and volunteers. The shifts were all a good combination of walking/socializing the animals and taking care of the facilities. I especially liked the instruction days with Hugo and learned so much about the shelter behavior and training. I appreciate you guys for having me and would love to come back in the future:)

3 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

Parker has been a fantastic volunteer at our animal shelter, and we are so thankful for his time and effort.He is punctual, responsible, and hardworking, always bringing a strong sense of dedication to every task. Parker did an excellent job training our animals, showing patience, consistency, and skill that helped them grow in confidence and behavior. His efforts made a lasting impact, and his positive attitude inspired us. Parker’s commitment and reliability stood out and we hope he comes back

United Kingdom

5

I enjoyed every single second of this opportunity!!! The staff, the other volunteers, the accommodation, and all the animals were wonderful. ARA is such a magical place filled with love, patience, and so much care for the cause. This experience will stay with be forever so I definitely hope to be back asap 🐶🐱 thank you thank you thank you 🥰

3 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

Darcy has been an absolutely wonderful volunteer at our animal shelter. From the very beginning, she has shown incredible friendliness and a warm, approachable attitude that makes her such a pleasure to work with. She is always ready to help in any way needed and consistently goes above and beyond. Darcy is responsible, dependable, and takes every task seriously—whether it’s cleaning or caring for the animals.What really stood out is how great she is with the animals, we are very grateful

Germany

5

I had the most amazing time at ARA again. When you are someone who truly cares about the well-being of animals you should visit this place. Would recommend to go there. Besides having the feeling that you can truly make an impact in the life of the shelter dogs and cats due to cleaning, walking and socializing you will also meet like-minded people from all around the world.

3 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

Celina is an exceptional volunteer whose dedication goes far beyond expectations. She is highly responsible and consistently spends extra time with the dogs, often taking them on enriching outings to the beach or into town to ensure they are happy, healthy, and well-socialized. Her commitment is extraordinary — she even changed her flight to personally accompany an adopted dog to Germany Celina’s reliability, compassion, and selflessness make her an invaluable member of our volunteer team

Denmark

5

Once again, just amazing:)

4 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

We had the pleasure of having Alma volunteer with us at the animal shelter, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her time& dedication. She is incredibly efficient and always approaches tasks with a positive, can-do attitude.Alma is wonderful with our animal-gentle, attentive, and genuinely caring, which makes such a difference in their comfort and well-being. She is also highly responsible and dependable,consistently punctual, and someone we could always count on!

Germany

5

This was my third time here at ARA, and I still can't recommend it enough! It's a home away from home for me - truly a special place. Everyone is always very welcoming and kind. The work you do gets appreciated and doing the different tasks is always fun. You have a lot of freedom when it comes to taking a dog somewhere and giving him a day out, or just taking some dogs on a walk. The place and the surroundings itself are beautiful! I can't wait to come back already, thank you for the work that you are doing here at ARA!💛

4 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

Liv is an outstanding volunteer.She is always ready to help and brings an incredible level of dedication to everything she does.Liv has a gift with dogs — whether they are shy or even more challenging, she connects with each one.Her training skills are great, and she spends extra time with the dogs to ensure they learn valuable behaviors.Beyond her work inside the shelter,Liv goes the extra mile by taking dogs on outings to nice locations, giving them the chance to enjoy the day outside

Germany

5

ARA is such an amazing shelter, with such good organization and communication within the team & the volunteers. The staff works so hard for the animals while always trying to make the experience as enjoyable as possible for the volunteers! The animals are able to live their best life before finding their forever family!

4 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

Carla is a wonderful and dedicated repeated volunteer at our shelter. She is friendly, reliable, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Carla consistently spends extra time with the dogs, takes them on extra walks,giving them the attention and affection they need, and she does what is asked of her. The animals benefit greatly from her presence. We are very grateful for her continued support and the kindness she brings every time she volunteers

Germany

5

I had a really good time at ARA, as always🫶 You meet so many nice people, both staff and volunteers. The animals are grateful for every minute you spend with them, and you can feel that. You get to experience so many wonderful moments with all the dogs and cats in the shelter :) This place gives you so much love in return for your work, and I'm always happy to come back.

4 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

We are so grateful to Alina for her month of volunteering at our shelter. She came several times and dedicated so much patience and care to our animals. Most importantly, she spent countless hours with Mayra, one of our most difficult dogs, showing her compassion and consistency when others often shy away. Alina’s kindness made a real difference for Mayra and for our whole team. Thank you, Alina—you’ve truly left a positive mark here!

Belgium

5

ARA is the perfect place to go to if it's your first time volunteering. The shifts are well organised. The staff is very very friendly and welcoming and they really want you to feel comfortable. As there is place for many volunteers, you meet a lot of new people, which is very nice if you go by yourself. They da great job at ARA, some dogs' transformations are literally insane. Don't hesitate to go there! :))

4 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

We were very fortunate to have had Steffi as a volunteer at our animal shelter. From the very beginning, she showed incredible dedication, friendliness, and genuine care for the animals. She is proactive, hardworking, and always eager to lend a hand wherever needed. Steffi quickly became a reliable member of our volunteer team, often going above and beyond to ensure both the animals and the staff felt supported. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic made a real difference in our shelter

Austria

5

It was our first time volunteering at ARA – and we can honestly say it was a really great experience! The place is huge and provides everything the animals need. The daily routines are well organized: there are two shifts per day (morning and evening) and they don't just include walking the dogs and cleaning but also dedicated time to train, play and socialize with the animals. Between the shifts there's plenty of free time to explore the nearby town and connect with other volunteers. We had such a great time, met amazing people (and lots of lovely animals) and will definitely be back!

4 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

Hannah was a truly wonderful volunteer during her two weeks at our dogs and cats shelter. She brought kindness, positivity, and reliability every single day. She was not only caring and gentle with the animals, but also very responsible in keeping the volunteer house clean and organized, which made a big difference for everyone. What impressed us most was her dedication—she even worked on the day she left, showing her strong commitment and thoughtfulness. We are very grateful for her help!

Austria

5

I have spent 2 weeks at the most amazing place, meeting the most amazing animals and awesome people

4 months ago

Animal Rescue Algarve replied

Sara stayed with us for two weeks and was a wonderful volunteer from start to finish.Always cheerful and smiling,she brought such positive energy to the shelter.She spent a lot of time with Brutus, one of our dogs who needs attention, and it was niceto see the bond they created. Sara was hardworking, responsible, and never hesitated to help wherever it was needed.What impressed us most was that she even worked on the day of her departure, showing true dedication.We are very grateful for her work

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