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- Help look after and take care of animals.
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- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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The Experience
We (I and my life-partner) need someone helping us in collecting food and feeding the refugees. It doesn't take a lot but it's just an everyday routine we would like to discharge for a couple of days sometimes =)
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- Intermediate Italian or Intermediate English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 6 Meeting locals
- 6 Get in touch with nature
- 5 Learning about sustainability
- 5 Developing environmental awareness
- 4 Developing social awareness
- 4 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 6 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 5 15. Life on land
- 5 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 3 3. Good health and well-being
- 3 13. Climate action
- 1 1. No poverty
- 1 10. Reduced inequalities
Oriana
Australia
My time at Refugio the shelter was so special. The days were peaceful and i loved being a part of the quiet rhythm of sanctuary life. I'll miss the stillness, the sense of shared purpose, the beautiful people I met, and of course the cuddles with my new friends 🐶 🐱 🐮 🐴 🐐 🐷. This place reminded me of what life is all about and I couldn't recommend it highly enough.
11 days ago
Brenna
Brazil
Perfect if you love being in touch with nature and animals. Our days at the shelter were peaceful and very enjoyable. We fell in love with the animals, and the work is really simple to do. The nearby beaches are beautiful, and in the summer the water is warm. An experience I'll carry in my heart forever!
21 days ago
Saul
Brazil
Our time at the shelter couldn't be better. The work is so easy and light, mainly taking care of the animals and sometimes sorting vegetables, that it can be done in less than one hour. You easily get attached by the animals, that are so sweet and each one unique in your own way. Giuseppe also is a great host, always polite, nice and easy to talk to. We always felt that we could count on him. For the arounds there's planty to do at this part of Sicily. Beautiful beaches, hiking, and lovely towns. Highly recommend experience :)
about 1 month ago
Aleyna
Germany
My time at Giuseppe's place was wonderful! He was very respectful, welcoming and in general a great host. He provided us with a nice little place to stay and was very generous with his car, which helped us a lot since the public transport there wasn't that good. The tasks were explained exactly as they are beforehand and the workload was very light! Overall I had the best time there and hope to come back again!
2 months ago
Saskia
Netherlands
In one sentence: this experience was even better than i expecte! Giuseppe was an incredible and flexible host, who welcomed us into his home. The communication in daily tasks was transparent and the workload was very light. The apartement was cozy even with 2 people and very clean. I found it helpful when Giuseppe also gave Feedback to our tasks whilst we were there so there would be no miscommunication :). All in all, he is a generous and very respectul host and i would love to visit again sometime :D.
2 months ago
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