Be a volunteer at our dog's sanctuary!

Reino Unido

4

This was my first volunteer experience and it was a good experience! If you love dogs then this experience will be great for you. You have to be committed to the dogs and be comfortable living along side them. It can be very overwhelming at first but the routine is the same each day so you pick it up naturally. However, with the routine being the same it sometimes can feel quite repetitive and days off are not guaranteed when there aren't as many volunteers. You spend so much time with the dogs that saying goodbye to them is the hardest part!

10 meses atrás

Reino Unido

2

I did leave early, but I do love and miss the dogs very much 🤍This was caused by a few different things. One was that Helen was kind to me but I also thought her phrasing was harsh. Helen asked me why I was wary of the larger dogs, and I answered that I had been attacked by a dog when I was nine years old. I explained, to which she responded bluntly that she had also been bitten in the past. I understood, but these were two different scenarios—I was attacked on the street, and Helen manages a dog shelter. I felt uncomfortable after this, However Carmel, another volunteer was lovely.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Reino Unido

4

Working at the shelter was truly an amazing experience, the other volunteers were lovely, as was working with the dogs! Helen truly gives 110% in caring for y them. The hours were as agreed and I had a fun time :) definitely would recommend! Be aware of an early start though lol

mais de 1 ano atrás

México

5

This has been one of the best experiences ever, I stayed for 2 months and I cannot believe that how sad I was to leave. I already miss all the dogs. Helen is a great woman, she provides for the dogs and cares about the well-being of the volunteers. The first days can be overwhelming and confusing, but once you are used to the routine everything will be easier, so don't hesitate into asking Helen or any other volunteers about the routine. I also would like to thank to the amazing volunteers that I had the opportunity to share this experience with, Guillaume, Charlotte, Carmel, Iliana and Rhuan

mais de 1 ano atrás

Bélgica

5

I stayed a month at the shelter and I'm sad to leave 🥲 It has been challenging, it wasn't the most comfortable place I've been for sure 😅 but it is truly a great experience, an initiatory journey for any person wanting to discover if s/he is a dog lover. Helen is doing an amazing work rescuing all of these dogs and giving them a safe place where they can find some happiness and love. Thank you for everything, I wish you and all the other volunteers good luck in your brave and worthy endeavour ❤️ Big kisses for Sheba, Pip, Kiki, Cleo, William and Esme 😚

quase 2 anos atrás

Alemanha

5

- House is dirty and Helen doesn't live there - Loud at night because of dogs - Lot of responsibility, you have to take care of many dogs - Food topic is difficult - Place is remote, one little shop - No ATM - be aware that you have to be careful and attentive with the dogs For me it was worth it going there because I did something good and learned a lot! It's a chance to get out of your comfort zone and it's rewarding work. In the first days it will be a lot but you will get used to it. I would definitely do this again! The dogs are very sweet and I met amazing people there.

quase 2 anos atrás

Costa Rica

5

I think volunteering in the shelter has been one of the best decisions I made during my trip. The dogs are really lovely and easy for you to fall in love with them. The daily chores are the same everyday (feed, clean and walk the dogs) in the morning and afternoon and take almost the 5 hours. But definitely all extra work is going to be helpful and appreciated, like some repairs and things to make the place even better for the dogs. Helen was a great host and nice all the time of my stay. If you really love dogs it is a great place to volunteer. For me it was ♥️

quase 2 anos atrás

Costa Rica

5

My experience in this volunteering was amazing. You work with a two-shift routine a day and the hours are always respected. The work is not difficult, you just need to do it with affection and patience. Helen is an amazing host, always looked after our needs and had a good relationship with us. I highly recommend this volunteer for those who really care about dogs, they deserve all love that anyone could give them.

quase 2 anos atrás

Estônia

5

This was my first ever experience with worldpackers and it was totally worth it! Helen is such a good host and person overall and all the dogs were well behaved. Tasks weren't hard at all and we had pretty much free time as well. But you need to keep your thing out of reach, otherwise housedogs will destroy them :,) Probably the most hardest thing was leaving, because you're going to miss all those dogs.

quase 2 anos atrás

Argentina

5

Helen is an easy to talk person and a great and fair host. Being surrounded by dogs was a great experience for me, but be aware that these are rescued dogs, most of them had been through a lot, so you must proceed carefully, fully aware of the instructions you're given and with a lot of respect for these fluffy friends. Nevertheless you will received as much love as you give them :). Thank you Helen for let me participate in such enriching experience.

2 anos atrás

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