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24h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Pet Sitting
- Taking care of and looking after pets.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Cooking
- Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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3
- 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.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
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- High-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.
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- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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3 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 3 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Meeting international travelers
- 2 Immersing in the local culture
- 2 Practicing English
- 1 Developing social awareness
- 1 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 1 8. Decent work and economic growth
Thaís
Brazil
At the shelter I experienced a taste of Canadian life & cuisine. I loved spending time with the dogs/cats. Lisa is generous & provides a comfy stay (a fully equipped apartment, food, & van to explore beautiful Muskoka in the fall). Because the shelter was in a transitional phase our tasks were focused on organizing, cleaning & maintenance, so there were stressful times and challenging work, but that won't be the case for most & Lisa did her best to make us feel valued. I was the shelter for a good team & our accomplishments, so I still recommend it & loved my time in Huntsville & the friends I made.
20 days ago
Happy replied
Thank you so much for your review Thais! I’m really glad you came and that you really enjoyed the animals, the apartment, and exploring Muskoka. I truly appreciated all your hard work during our transition period and the positive energy you brought. You are an amazing lady. I’m happy you left with good memories — please keep in touch, and I hope our paths cross again! My door is always open for you. Best, Lisa
Luiza
Brazil
My experience at the shelter was truly wonderful! Lisa is kind and goes out of her way to make sure you have a great stay. The schedule is well organized, the work is not hard. It's a fantastic place to connect with fellow international travelers and to get a real feel for Canadian culture, especially through the charm of the small town setting and Lisa's delicious home cooked dinners. I had such a great time there! I met amazing people and got to enjoy some breathtaking Canadian scenery.
3 months ago
Happy replied
Thank you for your kind words Luiza. We all enjoyed your company too and especially yours & Thais Brazilian culinary talents. It was truly a pleasure to have you as part of the resort. We've lots of lovely photographs of you with the dogs and fond memories. All the best, Lisa
Hana
United States
Lisa is so generous! She provides excellent housing (studio apartments w/ one or two beds, a full kitchen, bathroom, and washer/dryer appliances in each studio). She also purchases dry goods and pantry staples for everyone and cooks enough at dinner for everyone to take leftovers. Day to day work will widely vary depending on what her current projects are, so it's important to have a clear understanding of her expectations for the day. You will also interact with many different dogs throughout your stay as helpers clean the kennels. the shelter is truly a dog lover's paradise!
7 days ago
Happy replied
Thank you so much for your review, Hana. I’m really glad you enjoyed your stay, the accommodations, and all the dogs — it means a lot to me that you took the time to share your experience. Wishing you all the very best, and thank you again. Hope to see you again. Best, Lisa
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