Join us as an animal care volunteer and ensure our animals are happy and healthy!

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The experience

We are looking for a compassionate and responsible volunteer to help care for our animals. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference while spending time with cows, goats, and chickens.
Your Responsibilities
•Feed and provide fresh water for 4 cows, 3 goats, and chickens.
•Keep animal enclosures clean and well-maintained
•Engage the animals with fun activities and social interaction
•Monitor their health and report.

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What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Additional fee required

Amount: € 10 Per day

Description: We have a daily contribution of €10 for our volunteers, which helps cover the costs of: - Food - Accommodation - Water - Other essential expenses

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What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

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Requirements

Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

We are looking for passionate and caring volunteers to help improve the lives of our animals. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn about animal welfare, and be part of a dedicated team.
Programme Objectives;

•Provide high-quality care for our animals
•Improve animal lives through social interaction and enrichment
•Promote awareness of animal welfare and education
•Foster teamwork and community among volunteers

Programme Activities;
•Feeding and providing fresh water for all animals
•Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
•Engaging animals with enrichment and social interaction
•Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns
•Assisting with grooming and hygiene

Programme Benefits
•Gain practical experience in animal care and enrichment
•Learn about animal behavior and welfare
•Work alongside a dedicated team of like-minded volunteers
•Make a real difference in the well-being and happiness of animals

Programme Requirements
•Age 18 and above
•Ability to volunteer on a regular schedule
•Physically able to perform animal care tasks
•A passion for animal welfare and education

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Activities & Shift

Animal Care Volunteer Schedule:
•Monday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Feeding and watering animals
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
•Tuesday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Providing enrichment and social interaction
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns
•Wednesday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Assisting with grooming and hygiene
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Feeding and watering animals
•Thursday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Providing enrichment and social interaction
•Friday
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Assisting with grooming and hygiene

Note: Shifts are flexible and can be adjusted to suit volunteer availability.

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Rules

As an Animal Care Volunteer, please follow these important guidelines:
Confidentiality: Respect the privacy of our animals, staff, and programme activities at all times.
•Safety: Follow all safety protocols to protect yourself and the animals.
•Gentle Handling: Handle animals with care and follow staff instructions.
•Punctuality: Arrive on time for your shifts and inform staff if changes are needed.
•Communication: Speak clearly and respectfully with staff, volunteers, and visitors.
•Hygiene: Practice good hygiene by washing hands regularly and wearing clean clothing.
•Respect: Treat all animals, staff, and fellow volunteers with kindness and consideration.
•Code of Conduct: Follow the programme’s code of conduct and report any concerns or incidents promptly.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to providing the best care for our animals!