🐾🌿 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: 13 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host: This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 18 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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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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20 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

18 Meeting international travelers
17 Get in touch with nature
13 Creating true social impact
11 Meeting locals
11 Practicing English
7 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 15. Life on land
8 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Anastasiia

Russia

It was my first volunteering experience and I definitely recommend it. The work is cleaning and walking the dogs, can be tiring, but it's rewarding because you make the life of the dogs better. The dogs at the the shelter are amazing. The location is really beautiful, though it's quite remote. The house is cozy and has everything you need, when I was there the heating didn't work for some time, but it was fixed. The volunteers were kind and we had time to do sth together. Michael also has 4 wonderful dogs, I'll miss them a lot. I had an amazing time with good people there, thank you!

1 day ago

Eliška

Czech Republic

This was my first experience with Worldpackers and I would definitely recommend it. The work was not difficult, the tasks mainly included cleaning the kennels and taking the dogs for walks. There's no need to worry, as all the dogs are very friendly. The host was kind and always willing to help. The only thing to keep in mind is the distance from the city and shops, but you can use the electric bike or take an Uber. Otherwise, the place is beautiful, and I will never forget the daily walks with the dogs in the mountains. Thank you very much for this experience!

4 days ago

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.

24 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

24 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.

about 1 month ago

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