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25h
- 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.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic 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.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
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- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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- 2 weeks
The Experience
We're located in the beautiful, peaceful National Park on the South-West tip of the Algarve about 3kms away from Vila do Bispo. We provide a safe haven for animals in our refuge. Volunteers are so important to help feeding and walking the animals; cleaning their areas and houses; photographing them so they can be advertised on social media; generally caring for and spending time with them; maintaining/cleaning our garden area & buildings.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate 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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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 14 Meeting international travelers
- 12 Get in touch with nature
- 6 Creating true social impact
- 6 Practicing English
- 5 Developing environmental awareness
- 4 Learning about sustainability
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 9 15. Life on land
- 8 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 4 13. Climate action
- 4 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 3 5. Gender equality
Sydney
United States
My experience at the shelter was so amazing. Our caravan was great, the work was fun, and the area is beautiful. I highly recommend this to anyone that loves dogs, the outdoors, and meeting new people đ
about 2 months ago
Karen replied
Thank you so much for all of your help while you were here. It was a pleasure to host you. Enjoy the rest of your travels.
Teagan
United States
I spent two weeks in April at the shelter, and it's by far my favorite Worldpackers experience yet. The work was easy- Feeding the dogs, giving them medication, poop scooping, then showering them with love all day. I met many incredible people, and you really feel like you are making a difference. I slept in a recently remodeled caravan which we got lucky with as it was nicer than what some other volunteers had. It was super comfortable and cozy!!! One thing to note, though, is the âfree washingâ that's mentioned- it is hand washing in a tub also used for dog blankets. ButI can't wait to go back!!
2 months ago
Karen replied
Thank you for all your help while you were with us. It was a pleasure to have you here. Enjoy the rest of your travels .
ZsĂłfia
Hungary
My stay at the shelter was just what I was looking for, a reconnection with nature and animals. Karen was always quick to help with any problem and even though she has a lot of responsibilities, she always makes time to connect with the volunteers. The volunteers were all so kind and helpful, overall it was my best experience so far!
5 months ago
Karen replied
It was lovely having Zsofia staying and helping us. She worked well within the team, was very friendly, flexible and responsible. She looked after a dog for a while in her caravan too until he went to his new home. Her commitment to the the animals was lovely to see and she looked after the cats too. Come back and see us again sometime Zsofia, you would be very welcome.
Leonie
Germany
My stay at the shelter was amazing! I learned a lot about dog behaviour and fell in love with these lovely animals at the shelter. During my stay in a big Caravan i had a lot of space for myself and everything i needed. The working times were respected and comunicated well, the tasks consisted of feeding and walking the dogs, cleaning the pens and giving lots of cuddles to the dogs. Sometimes some repairing/building tasks were needed. I will definitely miss spending time with the other volunteers, going to the nearby beach or exploring cities around the shelter. Thanks for everything!đžâ¤ď¸
5 months ago
Karen replied
Leo is a very happy, friendly, flexible and responsible person. She worked well within the team of volunteers and is a gifted carpenter. She enjoyed being with the animals and her commitment while she was here was greatly appreciated. We will miss you Leo! Enjoy your travels snd come and see us again please.
marlene
Germany
I spend 3 weeks at the shelter in a rlly cozy caravan, the work was okay, not to hard, and the dogs soo cute, if u have to wash your clothes there is a bath tub. For me it was after a time bit difficult without a car... there are bikes but you have to be sporty for them if u need groceries for example xd
11 days ago
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