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30h
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- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
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- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
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- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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- 4 weeks
The Experience
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, around 45 pigs, chickens, ducks, sheep, horses, goats, rabbits, some cats and 3 dogs 😊
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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8 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 8 Get in touch with nature
- 8 Meeting international travelers
- 7 Developing environmental awareness
- 6 Creating true social impact
- 5 Learning about sustainability
- 5 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 8 13. Climate action
- 6 15. Life on land
- 6 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 2 10. Reduced inequalities
- 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Chloe
United Kingdom
The shelter became a home away from home. I had an incredible time looking after all the different animals. You got to know the animals and their own personalities. The other volunteers were a joy to be around and always communicated what needed to be done to ensure all animals and people were happy. Noel and Alice are truly inspirational and Chantal made me feel so loved. I would highly recommend staying here as you will learn so much about yourself and become at one with the animals ❤️
24 days ago
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 🫶
about 2 months 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 – whether they walk on two legs or four. I am looking forward to come back one day.
3 months ago
sarah
Germany
Our 3 week experience at the shelter was overall nice and connected with many ups and downs. Since there isn't much space for explaining we will just leave the most important things here: •no training for working with animals (awareness, how to handle sertain situations) • food wasn't really enough for a week of cooking, no fridge in volunteers area, food goes bad quickly • many many fleas!! •a lot of money spend on uber, groceries and laundry summing up, our experience was mediocre. there were a lot of positive sides like working with the animals and being around them🥰🌱
about 2 months ago
Alice replied
Sara came aware that we were an offgrid project, with no washing machine, living in the countryside where there’s insects, and she was aware of all the food we gave to volunteers. We trained her for weeks, but even after showing her many times the tasks, she would forget or do things wrong and always blame it on someone else.
Her review negatively affects a project that rescues hundreds of animals every year, lives 100% of donations and needs the help of volunteers to run every day.
Shamefull!
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!
8 months ago
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