🐾🌿 Volunteer on an Organic Farm Next to a Dog Shelter – Just 8 Min from the Beach! ☀️🌊

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Connect with the locals: 2 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers: 2 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

20h

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

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

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

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

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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: 1 week

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Love animals, nature, and sunshine? Come join us in Estepona, Málaga! I recently bought a small organic farm right next to a beautiful non-profit dog shelter with over 120 lovely dogs waiting for cuddles, walks, and a second chance. The shelter receives no government funding and all work is powered by kind-hearted volunteers like you! 💚🐶

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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4 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

2 Meeting locals
2 Meeting international travelers
1 Practicing English
1 Get in touch with nature
1 Developing social awareness
1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 15. Life on land

Cecilia

Germany

Working at the shelter and staying on Michael's farm was such a fun and fulfilling experience.🐶🐾 The work at the the shelter wasn't too hard and felt really rewarding, plus the hours are short so there's lots of free time to chill at the house, swim in the river, or take the bikes to see Estepona. Michael also took us around the area which gave us the chance to see lots of beautiful cities and landscapes nearby. On days off it's super easy to get to bigger cities by public transport too. I met amazing people here and had a great time!❤️🌸

10 minutes ago

Anna

Germany

We had a great time at the shelter and Michael's farm! The people working at the shelter are so nice and open and the work with the dogs is a lot of fun🐾 Susie does amazing work and showed us everything. Sometimes we would have liked to have some more responsibility:) Michael is a great host, he truly welcomed us in his home. If something's not working, he is very fast to help. We all got along great and it was a fun and happy vibe always!

1 day ago

Anna

Poland

This was my first experience as a worldpacker, and I don't think it could have been better. The dogs at the the shelter are so sweet. They love playing, walking, and grooming. The house I stayed in was very cozy and had everything I needed. There are two electric bikes that allow you to get to the center of beautiful Estepona very quickly. I met there wonderful people. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. 🤍

9 days ago

Mateja

Slovenia

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I absolutely loved it. Working at the the shelter felt super rewarding and you get to meet a lot of great people and super sweet dogs. You have a lot of free time and can explore the nearby city with e-bikes, hike to the river, or relax on the patio. I would definitely recommend this experience!

13 days ago

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