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Be a hero for shelter pups — dog sit, support & make a difference 🐾

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The experience

We are looking for experienced people to dog sit. There will be the option for you to help with other dogs at the shelter, and learn what is involved with the street dog project too, but this role sees you spending a good amount of time with the foster dogs, walking, training etc

What you offer

28 hours of help per week

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

What you get

1 day 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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Bansko Street Dogs have a yard where a number of dogs are cared for by volunteers, and we oversee care for many dogs still on the street. We have dogs in foster homes who require one on one care or attention, and the pet sitters role primarily sees you interacting with these dogs.

Activities & Shift

It will vary depending on the foster dog requirements at the time of your stay. You may be caring for a dog in recovery after an illness or surgery, a dog who is preparing to join a family home, or a newly abandoned puppy. You will be told what the dog needs, and shown how to walk and train them appropriately

Rules

Be mindful that everyone is volunteering, even the locals, and that no one is above any tasks ... we are all expected to muck in with whatever is needed to keep these dogs happy, healthy and loved!
Communicate with us - if you're not happy about something speak up! Give us the chance to fix things if needs be, but don't be unhappy and then wish you had said something when you leave, that's no good for you or us. Likewise if you have any ideas of how things could be better we are all ears.

* Come with an open mind, be prepared to learn & be a team player *