Help Rescued Animals while Volunteering in Pico Island in Portugal

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
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Immerse yourself in the local culture: A traveler recommended this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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What you offer

30h

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.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

Volunteering at Pico Dogs means becoming part of a heartfelt mission to transform the lives of abandoned and elderly dogs on Pico Island. Your day will start walking the dogs in the hills viewing the ocean, followed by feeding and caring for them. Occasionally clean the garden and go shopping for supplies. 🕗 Daily hours: 8–12 morning & 3–5 afternoon 🌴 Free time 2 days off per week: Explore the island, relax and hop on a boat tour!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

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.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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1 Review

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

1 Immersing in the local culture
1 Meeting locals
1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 3. Good health and well-being
1 15. Life on land

Rachael

Australia

Working at the shelter is such a rewarding experience! The animals are amazing, I miss them all so much already, and the people are incredible as well. Everyone is so welcoming and willing to help out, you feel right at home! The staff house is also a great place to live and having your own kitchen and living space to rest is great. The team is also really amazing with helping you experience activities on the island like whale watching.

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