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

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Help a sustainable project: 6 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Connect with international travelers: 8 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 7 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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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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9 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

8 Meeting international travelers
7 Get in touch with nature
6 Creating true social impact
6 Practicing English
5 Meeting locals
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 15. Life on land
3 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Amelie

Germany

I absolutely loved volunteering here. My friend and I stayed for about four weeks at the farm near the shelter. We worked 5 days a week from 9 am to around 1 pm. The days off can vary because you have to ask the president Susi. The work consists of picking up the poo of the dogs, cleaning the floors with water and then drying them. While doing this I often cuddled or played with the dogs. All of them are really lovely. After finishing we walked dogs, mostly to river where they can lay or play in the water. At the house we have two electric bikes to drive down to estepona in our freetime.

25 days ago

MOISES

Spain

A very positive experience. The job consists of cleaning the premises and walking a the shelter once a day. Mickael's place is a very nice and cosy flat. The house has Irish plugs with adapters. Mickael is a very good host, he is very helpful. He pays close attention. He offers food from his harvest. The house is far from the centre of Estepona and a taxi costs €22. Mickael provides his car and three electric bikes, a washing machine and a very cosy flat. I would definitely return if I were offered the opportunity again. Many thanks to Mickael.

about 2 months ago

Gabriella

United States

My friend and I volunteered for 11 incredible days! this is a great place for people who care about dogs and want to explore southern spain. the work can be hard but it becomes easy when you get used to the routine and more comfortable around the dogs. the shift ends around 1:30 and you have access to electric bikes that can take you to the beach, market, and town of estepona. the shelter is an inspiring the shelter full of dedicated people 🐶

about 2 months ago

Rubi

United States

My day-to-day mainly consisted of cleaning up after the dogs, washing and drying the pens, and walking them from around 9am to 1–1:30pm. The work is simple but rewarding, with plenty of free time in the afternoons. The setting is beautiful, though the space is small and can feel crowded with many volunteers, and transportation can be tricky since the two electric bikes may feel intimidating for beginners. At times, things can feel a little chaotic, but caring for the dogs and the joy they bring makes it completely worthwhile. I'd definitely love to do it again!

about 2 months ago

Maria-Ioana

United Kingdom

Absolutely amazing experience that I recommend to anyone that loves dogs, beautiful scenery, and wishes for a social experience. Superb team up at the shelter, where you work from about 9am to 1pm, cleaning and then walking the dogs (generally, you can choose which!). You then have the rest of the day to relax, hike, or visit the city. Michael is a fabulous host, extremely kind and helpful; if you need anything or even want to chat, don't hesitate at all ! Will without a doubt stay again on my next trip to Spain - Thank you, Michael !

2 months ago

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