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Animal Shelter Teguise, Lanzarote, Spain
Long-term volunteer (6+ months) in animal rescue center/sanctuary
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.
- Building & Repairing
- 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.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
We are looking for a long-term volunteer who wants to be a steady part of our project and help us with the maintenance of the sanctuary for a period of 6 months or longer . We are an animal sanctuary in the middle of the desert. We rescue any kind of animal and give them a chance to be happy and loved. The position contains daily feeding, cleaning and caring for the 200+ animals, maintenance of shared living spaces, and some construction work.
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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35 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 32 Meeting international travelers
- 30 Get in touch with nature
- 23 Practicing English
- 18 Creating true social impact
- 18 Developing environmental awareness
- 15 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 25 15. Life on land
- 14 10. Reduced inequalities
Kaja
Austria
Even tho the first few days at the shelter were a bit overwhelming for me as there was so many new things to learn, so many animals to take care of and I wasn't used to a off grid lifestyle either, the more time I spent there the more I adapted to these things and grew to love it. The place is truly wonderful, I met so many amazing people from all over the world there. Work was good as well and sometimes there would even be time to go to the beach in the afternoon. the shelter, the people i met there and the animals will forever have a place in my heart.
12 days ago
Roberto
Italy
My experience was positive and immersive for the deep contact with the animals: in addition to giving them food and cuddles in certain situations medications are also required. The farm is located in a beautiful place, completely immersed in the nature of Lanzarote from which you can see and easily reach the sea. The accommodation may not be within everyone's reach due to the limited resources and the close contact with the animals but it is still an experience that I recommend to develop awareness of the needs of the animals and of one's own environmental footprint.
5 months ago
Patricia replied
Unfortunately, we missed the deadline for leaving official feedback – so we’re sharing our thoughts here in the comments.
Roberto was a valuable support for our team. He was friendly, well organized and worked in a structured and reliable way. He showed great empathy towards the animals and often offered his skills and time beyond what was expected. In addition, his work in the kitchen was especially appreciated – together with Noemi, he many times made sure we had something nice to eat.
Marion
Italy
I had an amazing experience at the shelter! It's definitely a one-of-a-kind place where I met many incredible people from all over the world. The first few days can be a bit challenging because of the new environment (living so closely with animals, limited access to water & electricity, hearing animal noises all day long). But once you adapt, the work with the animals is truly rewarding and you begin to appreciate the simple, slower pace of life. So if you love animals and don't mind a more rustic and off-grid lifestyle this is an amazing experience you will never forget!
7 months ago
Romy
Germany
My stay at the shelter was a great experience. I learned a lot about animals. I never had an intense contact with farm animals before, it was one of the most interesting things I've ever experienced . Every animal is very friendly, and I also fell in love with a few:) There are also many kinds of animals inside the house, which was hard to get used to for me. But after a few days, it was completely normal and I also liked it in the end:) I had a great time and I'm sure I will come back one day.
7 months ago
Ben
United States
The experience was very good overall. The people were great and the animals are friendly. We get lots of food options to chose from and the work is manageable. The worst part is the noise of all the animals but if you can handle the noise then the work is very rewarding and the island is interesting to explore.
8 months ago
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