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Cat lover wanted in peaceful German village near Hannover

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The experience

We’re looking for a caring and responsible person to look after our cat while also helping a bit around the house — small tasks like wiping surfaces, doing some cleaning, vacuuming, or keeping the kitchen and bathroom tidy. The apartment is small (two rooms), so there’s not that much to do.

Depending on the exact dates of your stay, you may also be able to support our NGO, that works with children from migrant families.

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

What you get

1 day off per week

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

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

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German

Over 20 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Cat Care + Peaceful Village Stay Near Hannover + l Light Support for a Non-Profit

Are you an animal lover who enjoys nature, calm surroundings, and meaningful experiences?
We’re looking for a friendly, reliable person to take care of our cat and help a little around the house — and, depending on the dates of your stay, you may also have the chance to support our small non-profit organization that works with children from migrant families.

You’ll stay in Springe-Völksen, a quiet and beautiful village surrounded by forests, hills, and hiking trails.
Perfect if you love nature, walking, peaceful evenings.
From here, it’s easy to reach Hannover by train for city trips, culture, cafés, and bigger events.

Activities & Shift

🐱 Your main responsibility: taking care of our cat

Our cat is young, healthy, social, and very affectionate.
Your tasks will be simple: feed him twice a day, clean his toilet, play with him (he loves people and needs interaction!), keep him company
If something seems wrong — let us know immediately and, if needed, take him to the vet (we cover costs, of course).

Additionally there will be a little help around the house needed.
Nothing heavy - just small, everyday tasks to keep the apartment tidy: wiping surfaces, cleaning the bathroom and the kitchen etc.
It’s a small two-room apartment, so the workload is minimal.

Depending on your dates, you might also support our NGO that works with children from migrant families.
Tasks are simple, practical, and suitable for anyone: light cleaning or setting up rooms before events, taking photos or short videos for our Instagram, helping decorate spaces for activities, running small errands (e.g., buying craft materials).

Nothing complicated — but it makes a real difference and gives you the feeling of contributing to the community.

Rules

We ask for a basic level of responsibility and clear communication.

At home please respect the space, the neighbors, and the calm atmosphere of the village. No smoking and no guests.

If something is unclear, if plans change, or if anything goes wrong with the cat or the apartment — just let us know as soon as possible.
Respect, reliability, and kindness are all we expect.