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Help us on our animal sanctuary and dog rescue in Italy

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The experience

At our Ranch we have 15 dogs. 4 cats, 2 horses, minipigs, chicken and goats. As you can imagine all of these animals demand a lot of attention and care. We are looking for 3 to 4 volunteers who love animals and who ideally have some expirience with animals.

The accomadiation is a pretty apartement in Calatabiano which is a 15 min bike ride from the Ranch. It has a bathroom and a kitchen with the basic appliances. Fridge, kettle and sink


What you offer

4 hours of help per day

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: At your arrival you are expected to pay a 200 euros deposit which will be payed back after your depature. The deposit is for our safety and possible damages

What you get

1 day off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate German or Intermediate English

Over 20 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The riding stable has existed for 40 years and we have been taking care of animals in need with our non-profit organization for 16 years.
We now have 2 horses, 16 dogs, 4 chickens, 10 mini pigs and 6 goats, all of which were rescued from emergency situations.

In addition to our commitment to animals, we want to offer people from all over the world a place to relax and vacation. Many guests come to us in all months of the year.

Since there are only two of us handling the entire operation, we are urgently looking for help in the near future. Every day is different & sometimes it can get pretty chaotic!

Activities & Shift

In general, we need one person for the horses and two or three for the dogs.The tasks for the dogs include cleaning their enclosures, feeding, watering, going on walks and giving them lots of love. You need to be comfortable around dogs and not be scared. The tasks for the horses are cleaning their boxes, feeding, watering and picking out their feet. We always need at least one person who is experienced with horses.

Rules

Our volunteers need:
• a driver's licence for manual cars
• a liability insurance
• tetanus vaccination