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

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 12 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host: This host has received 7 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 16 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 15 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.

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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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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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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18 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

16 Meeting international travelers
15 Get in touch with nature
12 Creating true social impact
10 Meeting locals
9 Practicing English
6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 15. Life on land
7 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Dominic

Germany

We had a really nice time volunteering at the shelter in Estepona. Working with the dogs was great. Besides cleaning, we spent lots of time with them and went on many long walks. The staff was welcoming, helpful, and took the time to show us everything. The working hours were also fine. The accommodation provided by Michael was comfortable and had everything we needed. Michael was a great host, took care of issues, provided plenty oranges and avocados, invited us to dinner once and showed us around. Overall, a very positive experience and highly recommended.

3 days ago

Julia

Germany

Volunteering at the shelter was an amazing experience. the shelter team is incredibly grateful for the help, and you really feel valued every day. The work mainly involves cleaning the cennels and walking the dogs. You often get very dirty, especially when it's raining, so you shouldn't mind that but it is extremely rewarding. :) Michael is a fantastic host, whenever there was a problem, I could always message him and he took care of it. The accommodation is cozy, and the free time in the afternoons allows you to relax or explore the area. I will really miss the dogs at the shelter and also Michael's dogs

3 days ago

Phoebe

New Zealand

I loved my time volunteering here, all the dogs at the shelter are so lovely, even though so many of them come from rough backgrounds. Spanish is the main language spoken at the the shelter but they did translate to English for me when they could! I felt like I was living in paradise - as the location is so beautiful, the house is great and the e-bikes are very useful. I 100% recommend this volunteering role to anyone who likes dogs, it was an amazing life changing experience and Michael was very accommodating.

16 days ago

Rachel

United States

If you love dogs and want to contribute to a greater good, this program is for you! the shelter is committed to improving the lives of all dogs that walk through their doors, and being a small part of this goal is an experience I will never forget. Each of the dogs and staff members alike brings a wonderful energy and warm welcome to us volunteers. The work itself is very organized and equally gratifying, as we help maintain a safe/clean space for the furry inhabitants and shower them with love in the process. I recommend a basic level of Spanish to best understand and communicate with everyone.

about 1 month ago

Alexis

United States

Such a great volunteer opportunity! the shelter is an amazing the the shelter, with staff and volunteers who really care about the dogs. The work isn't super easy, you are expected to work hard and get dirty for 4 hours a day, but it's so worth it to help the the shelter and spend time with the dogs! The dogs are all so sweet and loving too, and it's really rewarding to spend time with them and go on walks! The house is a short walk from the the shelter and a 20 minute electric bike ride from town (or a €20 Uber)! There are three bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and outdoor spaces! With a washer!

about 1 month ago

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