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Animal Shelter Verfeil, France

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Calling animal lovers to help take care of our furry friends

Help a sustainable project
4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
4 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

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.
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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.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Animal lovers are invited to come and help us look after our old dogs (I run a retirement home for dogs) and all the other animals that live here; cats, donkeys, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits,. Are you not afraid to gets your hands dirty, do you love walking dogs, would you like to work alongside our lovely local volunteers and learn a lot about animal care, then please message me!

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Requirements

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Practicing English
  • 3 Creating true social impact
  • 2 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 13. Climate action
  • 2 3. Good health and well-being

Brazil

5

My experience at the shelter and the shelter was truly incredible! Anke is such a kind, inspiring, and welcoming person, and the love she dedicates to the animals is beautiful. The place is stunning, peaceful, and perfect for those seeking a connection with nature. Besides the lovely dogs from the shelter, there are other animals living on the farm, making the days even more special. The daily tasks are light, and I had time to visit nearby towns. I feel very grateful and happy to have lived this experience!

3 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Anke and the whole D&D team made me feel so welcome during my stay thank you everyone!! Tasks were always enjoyable and I quickly established my daily routine which helped me plan my free time. My free time was always respected and I had plenty of opportunities to explore nearby towns and local markets (especially after learning to drive the van). Beautiful places like St Antonin, Najac and Cordes sur Ciel are all within a 30 minute drive so I never felt bored or like there was nothing to do. If youre a big walker like me you'll absolutely love it here! I can't reccomend this stay enough <3

4 months ago

Belgium

5

Anke is an amazing host and an even more wonderful person! She makes you immediately feel welcome and at home :) You will wake up with a stunning view from your bedroom every morning! The dogs are amazing, they stole my heart 🥺 There are a lot (14) so it took some time to get to know them, but they are all so happy and friendly! Every day is different, but if you love animals, you will not have the feeling that you're working! The other volunteers who live around were also super friendly and helpfull while doing the tasks together! It broke my heart to leave, hopefully I will be back soon 🥰

6 months ago

Argentina

5

This experience at the shelter and the shelter couldn't have been better. We arranged the stay for 2 weeks but we ended up staying almost 3 :) The place is located in a beautiful country side, we had stunning sights from our window every morning. We learned a lot about dogs and other animals. Goats are hilarious! Anke is a sweet and interesting person. The way she organized her lifestyle is really inspiring. The tasks variated depending on the day, sometimes a bit more intense and sometimes lighter, but always flexible. The other volunteers were very welcoming too. We had a great time! Thanks a million 💖

9 months ago

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Hosted by Anke

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