DIY person for animal rescue center and sanctuary

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Connect with nature: 25 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

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What you get

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.

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 an animal sanctuary/rescue center in the middle of the desert. We rescue any kind of animal and we give them a chance to be happy and loved. We are looking for someone who can help us with the maintenance of the sanctuary. The main job contains supporting us in some repairing&construction works. Our DIY volunteer is not in the schedule for animal care, but should still feel comfortable sharing spaces with a lot of rescued animals.

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Requirements

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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30 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

27 Meeting international travelers
25 Get in touch with nature
18 Practicing English
16 Creating true social impact
15 Developing social awareness
15 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

20 15. Life on land
11 10. Reduced inequalities

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!

about 1 month 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.

about 1 month 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.

3 months ago

Rio

Italy

I'm so grateful for my experience at the shelter. Be aware, the work is hard and life conditions not exactly comfortable (no electricity at night, very little water, nearest bus stop 1h walking). At first you'll be overwhelmed (so many animals, possibly sick or scared, so much stuff to remember in order to keep them alive, and instructions can be messy) and maybe overworked (it's almost never 5h/day), BUT THE ANIMALS! The animals are so cute, crazy, funny and lovely, they will make you feel at home and have fun every day. Also, the location is amazing! Cuddle Napoleon for me ❤️

3 months ago

Sofia Elisabetta

Italy

I had an amazing experience in the shelter. I felt like welcomed and in a community since the first moment as you eat all together. The place, as stated, is in nowhere, so you have to walk 1 h to reach the city. Expect to spend your week in the sanctuary or around the desert and explore in the free days. Sometimes there was a bit of frustration going on around the place, due to the huge amount of animals and I wish there would be more space for dialogue and ideas, especially for animals in temporary situations (ex roosters). Still everything perfect, but this could be improved.

5 months ago

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