Help at our dog shelter and experience life in rural Sicily!

Espanha

5

La experiencia en el refugio se quedará conmigo para siempre. Nelly es una anfitriona muy buena y Franco siempre está dispuesto a llevarte a la ciudad a coger el autobús. Estoy muy contenta de haber estado colaborando con ellos y poder haber ayudado en lo posible. Los perros son todos encantadores y en cuanto les das un poquito de amor son super agradecidos. También conecté con varios voluntarios que sin duda me hicieron más agradable mi estancia allí. La verdad es que me voy a casa con muchos recuerdos bonitos.

1 ano atrás

Lituânia

5

I had a great and everlasting experience at the dog shelter. Nelly and Franco are peaceful and helpful hosts. The surrounding environment kept me motivated and I spent my time caring for dogs with all my heart. I genuinely recommend young people who are determined and respectful to help this dog shelter community as much as they can. Since the work is not hard at all, we managed to do extra tasks to maintain a tidy and safe space. Lastly, I had a wonderful time socializing with the dogs:) Do not forget to adopt if you can!!:)

1 ano atrás

Reino Unido

5

My time at Nelly & Franco's shelter was so wholesome and enjoyable. If you love spending time with animals and dogs, working as a team and immersing yourself in nature then this will also be an enjoyable place for you. It is important to put the wellbeing of the dogs first and foremost, communicate and work well as a team. The work is physical but it is so rewarding and it's always an amazing feeling knowing you exerted yourself for a good purpose. I loved every single person and dog I met along the way and this place will always hold a special place in my heart ♥️

1 ano atrás

Eslováquia

5

My volunteering experience was absolutely amazing! Nelly and Franco are wonderful hosts, they put so much love into this place. They always treated us like family, and if we needed to go somewhere, Franco was always ready to take us. The work itself is very physical, however, very rewarding! I will especially miss Zack who always wanted to play fetch or he'd spill a bucket of water to get our attention 😅❤️. The accommodation is simple and yet it's great. Living in the middle of nowhere surrounded by beautiful nature and dogs just brings peace to the soul. I will definitely be back soon!

1 ano atrás

Alemanha

5

I stayed for five weeks at the rifugio and this experience was just amazing. Nelly and Franco are two of the most amazing human beings I have ever met who give all their love, time and resources to those dogs. And so did I. It fulfilled me more than anything , thaught me responsibility and simply made me the most happiest I have ever been. The work is demanding but more than that: rewarding. I already miss all dogs, sitting on the terrace with nelly, driving to calatafimi with franco and the sunday dinners which made this truly feel like family. This is not a good bye, it's a see you soon!

1 ano atrás

Reino Unido

5

Words cannot describe how much I loved this experience. It was a pleasure to collaborate with Nelly & Franco as part of their project to care for the wellbeing of the dogs at their shelter. They put their heart and soul into this place to ensure the dogs are well cared for. They each have their own special and unique personalities which you will discover in your time here, and so much love to give ♥️ During my time here the highlights were walking them, giving lots of cuddles, Sunday lunch with Nelly & Franco, enjoying the beautiful views and meeting amazing people! Grazie mille 🙏 Tornerò!

1 ano atrás

Finlândia

5

This place is incredible. Nelly and Franco are so loving and welcoming and the dogs just melted my heart. You will live with other people and spend a lot of time with each other. Remember always to respect the community 🧡🌿. This experience is all-enconpassing; you will immerse yourself not just in Italian culture but also learn a lot from other volunteers. And last but not least, all the time spent with the dogs really helps you to appreciate them and their loving souls. They all have their own unique personality that needs to be respected when working with them.

1 ano atrás

Alemanha

5

My stay at the organization was truly the best first volunteering experience I could've hoped for!Nelly and Franco are wonderful hosts who devote every day to the wellbeing and care of the dogs.They were extremely welcoming which made the stay so much more enjoyable. I was also able to meet lots of lovely volunteers with whom I shared lots of wonderful moments. The dogs we worked with are all so sweet and kind.Generally, the work was very straightforward and easy to get used to but you'll definitely have to get your hands dirty.Saying goodbye to the dogs and place is hard,I hope to come back!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Noruega

5

My time at the organization dogfarm was absolutely amazing. I felt so welcome by Nelly and Franco (the owners) and also by the other volunteers! You work with beautiful surroundings and adorable and amazing dogs! The work can be hard (steep stairs), but it's all worth it and you feel that you make an important and necessary impact to the place! During my stay we worked from 8-13, it was so nice because you still had a whole day left after work. If you had to go somewhere nearby Franco was always welcome to give you a lift. Franco and Nelly also cook delicious Sicilian specialties💛💛

mais de 1 ano atrás

Alemanha

5

My stay at the shelter was truly one of the best experiences I've ever had. I met a lot of lovely people and Nelly and Franco are great hosts. They really made me feel welcomed and respected. All the dogs are so kind and gentle and it was so lovely to work with each of them. You will have a lot of responsibility and keep in mind that some of the dogs may not had the best life before, so it can get difficult at times. But once you know all of them it is great working with them and it definitely will be hard leaving them.

mais de 1 ano atrás

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