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30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Bikes at your disposal
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- 4 weeks
The Experience
Animals sanctuary in Pamela, Portugal We are a couple of animal rights activists running a vegan activist non-profit NGO :) As part of our organization's work we run an Animal Sanctuary where we have our multispecies family, and where we accommodate animals that we rescue from abuse, abandonment or death permanently or temporarily until we find them suitable homes where they can live forever safe and loved. We have now over 150 animals.
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English
- Between 18 and 40 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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6 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 6 Get in touch with nature
- 6 Developing environmental awareness
- 6 Meeting international travelers
- 5 Creating true social impact
- 4 Learning about sustainability
- 4 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 6 13. Climate action
- 5 15. Life on land
- 5 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 1 10. Reduced inequalities
Bethany
Australia
My time at the shelter was everything I had hoped for and more. The work that you do is extremely rewarding and seeing all the beautiful animals in such peace and tranquility is truly something else. Alice and Noel are super friendly and accommodating, creating a safe space for volunteers. I hope to comeback one day soon to continue contributing to this project as it will always leave a special place in my heart π«Ά
5 days ago
Hanna
Germany
The four weeks I spent at the shelter were truly unforgettable. I learned so much about animals, how to take care of them, and how to live with them as equals. Even though I thought I already knew a lot about speciesism, there was still so much new to discover. Here, animals always come first, and that's something you should be aware of before coming, because not everyone is used to this approach. But for me, it was a beautiful and transformative experience. I'll miss every soul I met here β whether they walk on two legs or four. I am looking forward to come back one day.
about 2 months ago
Maya
Germany
My time at the shelter was an exceptional experience. It really is off grid and don't expect luxury- however you have everything you need and I missed nothing. The animals will have my heart forever, same with the people and I would always return. I felt truly accepted and welcome This place gives everything to the animals and they can be themselves and are truly truly cared for and loved. This is an immersive experience (more work than travel) and you will feel tired but it is worth it!!! Uber is very cheap and cool places are nearby. I miss everything and cannot wait to be back one day!
6 months ago
Sophia
Germany
I had an overall good experience at the shelter. Its a beautiful place and being around happy animals is heartwarming! The work hours can be long, some tasks are exhausting, and there are strict guidelines for tasks. The atmosphere with the owners felt tense at times, but the community of volunteers was wonderful. We all supported each other, and got really close. Overall, I would recommend volunteering here. the shelter relies on volunteers, and it's rewarding to know that the animals are getting the love and care they need. They truly benefit from all the help.
7 months ago
Pien
Netherlands
The stay at the sancturary was absolutely amazing, the animals are so kind and full of love. The one thing that could be better is the communication between the host and the volunteers, they were very strict. My stay was cut off unexpectedly so that was very unfortunate. I would really recommend!
7 months ago
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