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Animal Carer

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0€ tariffe settimanali  ·  2 - 50 weeks  ·  Età 20 - 50+

  Verificato da Volunteer World
  Tasso di risposta molto alto
Coordinatore di contatto

Punti Salienti

  • Make a positive difference in the lives of our donkeys and other animals by caring for them
  • Learn basic medical procedures
  • Experience Greek village life
  • Explore the beautiful island of Corfu on your days off
  • Socialise in the evenings with our other volunteers

Particolarmente adatto per

Età 20+
Singoli
Coppie
50+

Sul programma

Help taking care of donkeys and other animals in their retirement. WE ARE CURRENTLY ONLY ABLE TO ACCEPT VOLUNTEERS FROM WITHIN EUROPE.

VERY IMPORTANT: We would love to offer you the opportunity and experience of caring for our Corfiot Donkeys. We do not charge you anything to join our program but you must book your own flights, accommodation and transport. All food and entertainment costs are also payable by you. We would love for ...

Sul programma

VERY IMPORTANT: We would love to offer you the opportunity and experience of caring for our Corfiot Donkeys. We do not charge you anything to join our program but you must book your own flights, accommodation and transport. All food and entertainment costs are also payable by you. We would love for you to join us.

Corfu Donkey Rescue is the only donkey rescue on the island of Corfu. Before Corfu Donkey Rescue existed, unwanted donkeys were simply abandoned or sold to dealers who exported them to Italy essentially for slaughter.

After many years of dedicated work, our donkeys deserve a comfortable retirement and this is what we try to do.

As a volunteer you will be expected to help with the day to day running of the shelter. There's a lot of cleaning up to do, along with feeding, grooming, giving medication, looking out for signs of illness or any irregularities in a donkey's behaviour. Donkey and dog walking are also important tasks.

We are a very small animal shelter. We have accommodation only for animals and our founder, Judy. Volunteers are expected to find their own local accommodation and we give a number of suggestions on our website.

The sanctuary is situated in a very rural area so it's generally very peaceful and tranquil. There are tea and coffee making facilities and a seating area for volunteers to eat their pre-prepared food. There is one WC which is communal. 

We have few permanent staff who work on a rota basis, also 5 days per week from 08:30 to 17:30. Our number of volunteers varies greatly depending on the time of year and locals are very welcoming so there will always be a smiling face.

We expect our volunteers to  be punctual, flexible, physically fit, attentive and keen to learn. In return we will be there to support you and to show you how to complete your daily tasks to get the most from your stay.

No special equipment is required. Only clothes and shoes appropriate to the season in which you are travelling. Winter - conditions can be cold and wet and therefore muddy. Summer - the weather is hot and humid and much time is spent outdoors. Whatever the season - ALWAYS wear sensible shoes that give support and comfort.


Giornata tipica

The donkeys are divided into two sections – the stable area, which houses the donkeys requiring very close observation and intensive care; the stables also make up part of the section for our blind donkeys, which require their own, safe space; and the tent area, which houses the donkeys in better ...

Giornata tipica

The donkeys are divided into two sections – the stable area, which houses the donkeys requiring very close observation and intensive care; the stables also make up part of the section for our blind donkeys, which require their own, safe space; and the tent area, which houses the donkeys in better conditions or have minor ailments. 

Each of our volunteers take part in the daily duties, based on their experience. For example:
  • Food preparation (some donkeys need a special diet) 
  • Administering medication 
  • Cleaning stalls and pasture hygiene 
  • Providing fresh hay/bedding and water throughout the day 
  • General observation and daily grooming 
  • Cleaning and feeding of the other animals (dogs, cats, chickens)
  • Walking the CDR-dogs 
Despite this being predominantly a husbandry focused placement there is ample opportunity each day to help with clinical aspects, when there is interest in this matter. Some of these activities include: 
  • Flushing and cleaning wounds 
  • Cleaning, bandaging and monitoring improvement of donkeys with hoof injuries 
  • Administering specialized medications 
  • Creating protective padding for donkeys suffering injuries 
The summer is a busy period for the shelter. There are many tourists who visit the Corfu Donkey Rescue – tourists need to be shown around and told about the Corfu Donkey Rescue and donkeys.

Each day is different. We never know what the day will bring and flexibility is key. Therefore it is not possible to give a timetable.


Attività del tempo libero

At CDR you volunteer for 5 days of the week on a rota basis so we are unable  to tell you which days until you arrive. You get two full days off per week but these days are not necessarily consecutive. You may spend your free time as you wish. 

Corfu is a stunningly beautiful island. It is lush and ...

Attività del tempo libero

At CDR you volunteer for 5 days of the week on a rota basis so we are unable  to tell you which days until you arrive. You get two full days off per week but these days are not necessarily consecutive. You may spend your free time as you wish. 

Corfu is a stunningly beautiful island. It is lush and green (not typical of Greek islands) thanks to the amount of rain we get in the winter. Local resorts are Paleokastritsa which has numerous sandy beaches, boat hire, boat trips, many bars and restaurants, a reptile world and a famous monastery with stunning hill top views.

Liapades, quieter than Paleokastritsa, a pebble beach, numerous bars and restaurants. If you have hired a car or scooter the you can explore the whole island on your days off. Corfu Town is a must with its many museums, two fortresses, amazing architecture, bars, restaurants and parks. Every where you turn is a stunning view.


Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 20 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 20 anni alla data di inizio del programma.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di English (intermediate level)

Documenti necessari

Application form must be requested and submitted from Volunteer World and When you apply you will be sent our own application form for completion.

Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

Altre competenze

Compassion for animals. WE ARE CURRENTLY ONLY ABLE TO ACCEPT VOLUNTEERS FROM WITHIN EUROPE.

Impegno di tempo

Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì, venerdì, sabato e domenica da 08:30 - 17:30

Servizi inclusi

Servizi inclusi

Servizi per Corfu Donkey Rescue


Cosa NON è incluso?

Cosa NON è incluso?

Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport

Neanche il prelievo dall'aeroporto è incluso nel costo del programma.

Alloggio

Si prega di organizzare il proprio alloggio.

Cibo e Bevande

Cibo, snack o bevande sono a pagamento.

Accesso a Internet

Siamo spiacenti, non è possibile accedere al sito del progetto

Biglietti aerei

L'aeroporto più vicino è Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) a Kerkyra. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Grecia. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

Assicurazione di viaggio

Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Grecia offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

Vaccini

Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Grecia dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Grecia. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

Dettagli all'arrivo

Arrive on any day of the year. Go straight to your booked accommodation and start volunteering the following morning at 08:30am

WE ARE CURRENTLY ONLY ABLE TO ACCEPT VOLUNTEERS FROM WITHIN EUROPE.

Disponibilità
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Tariffe del programma

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Corfu Donkey Rescue

Outstanding 4.9 rating (8 recensioni)

Non-profit - founded in 2004

Verificato da Volunteer World

  Tasso di risposta molto alto

Ospitato da

Julie

Spoken languages: English

Sul progetto

Taking care of the unwanted and abandoned donkeys on the island of Corfu in Greece.
Coordinatore di contatto

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We would like to welcome you to Corfu Donkey Rescue and thank you for your interest in our work. We are a donkey rescue on the Greek island of Corfu. 

WHO ARE WE?
Corfu Donkey Rescue is the only donkey rescue on the island of Corfu. In 2004 we acquired our first donkey – now we have helped over 500 donkeys. The Corfu Donkey Rescue (CDR) was founded in 2004 by Judy Quinn who moved from the United Kingdom and then decided to provide a safe-haven for the abandoned donkeys on the island. The rescue was first established in the village of Poulades and by 2006 was recognised by the Greek government as a registered Greek charity organization; the first donkey charity in Greece. After years of difficulties with the neighbours, CDR received permission to settle on new land in 2009. By that winter, some donkeys were already moved to the new location with shelter from a tent which was donated to us. In summer 2010, construction of the shelter began and all donkeys were moved to their new and current home in Doukades. Improvements are made every year according to finance. 

WHAT DO WE DO?
Our greatest concern is the well-being of our donkeys. At Corfu Donkey Rescue we do everything possible to give the donkeys a peaceful life and a retirement in dignity. Therefore we bought a piece of land that is beautifully located in the nature, surrounded by olive trees and the mountains of Corfu.

The donkeys at CDR are brought in by their owners, donkey dealers, or found by people who contact us to help out. The donkeys are old and often sick or injured. The donkeys that come to CDR are here for the remainder of their lives. Although we are a donkey rescue, some cats and dogs are taken in on discretion of the committee only.

The first donkey arrived on Corfu from Malta in the 1800’s. Since then they were imported from mainland Greece, Albania, Cyprus and Eastern European countries. Used for transportation of people and in agriculture seasonally for the olive harvest, the Corfu donkeys have had to work very hard. This is compounded by their very small size and the lack of equine knowledge to give expert veterinary, foot and dental treatment. Even the traditional Corfiot saddle, the samara, is so badly designed as to cause permanent damage to most donkeys at an early age. The rapidly declining use of the donkey on Corfu and throughout Greece renders the animals valueless except for export to the Italian meat markets. Corfu Donkey Rescue’s main remit over the years has been to halt the exports by taking in the old, injured and sick donkeys and caring for them here. We believe that after 20 years hard labour they deserve a peaceful retirement as opposed to being discarded by a variety of inhumane methods. 

WHERE WE WORK
Greece is in the south of Europe. It is a democratic republic since 1974 and part of the European Union since 1981. There are 1.700 islands around Greece. Corfu (Kerkyra in Greek) is located in the northwest of Greece, in the Ionian Sea: it is the second largest Ionian island. Corfu has approximately 113.000 citizens; one-third of them live in Corfu Town. Corfu is a green island with many olive trees. The coast is very rocky and there are many bays. CDR is located near the village of Doukades, in the western/north western part of Corfu. Doukades is a traditional village with a venetian style in the municipality of Paleokastritsa. The village contains a small square and a few restaurants. The closest beaches in the area are in the village of Liapades and Paleokastritsa. These villages are more touristic; with hotels, restaurants and bars. In Paleokastritsa there is a small harbour and a monastery – the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) monastery. Corfu is considered a safe place to travel. There are no specific health requirements for travelling to Greece. (Please check your own countries restrictions and requirements with regard to COVID-19). Mosquitos can be a nuisance but we do not have malaria here. Repellants are recommended.

OUR MISSION
As a refuge we aim to give:
  • the old a safe and happy retirement;
  • the sick a chance of cure;
  • the injured the chance of recovery;
  • the abused the chance of regaining trust and hope
  • and the abandoned the feeling of security again.
OUR GOAL
Taking care of the unwanted and abandoned donkeys on the island is also effectively stopping the transport of Corfu donkeys for slaughter in Italy.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Volunteers and students are part of the daily life at the shelter and are welcome throughout the year. Experience with donkeys or animals is not necessary, however huge compassion for the animals is a must. Volunteers should be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude and be happy to deal with the general public during the summer months.During your stay you will have to put the interest of the animals before your own comfort. Students at CDR will also be taught basic first aid, medical requirements and any veterinary work that is done on a daily basis. Interested volunteers are also welcome to learn. 

Please note, we can only accept volunteers and students who can speak and have a good understanding of the English language. Sadly, we are unable to assist in obtaining visas and relevant travel documentation required by volunteers from certain countries. You would need to complete these requirements by yourself.

Volunteers must be 20 years or older and must commit to a minimum stay of two weeks. Students are accepted at 18 years plus. For your own sake and for the sake of our donkeys please note that we do not accept applications from volunteers or students who are pregnant or suffer from severe mental or physical problems like back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, asthma, allergies towards dust, etc.

WHY CHOOSE US
We are a small charity taking care of approximately 30 donkeys in their retirement. We rely solely on public donations and help from volunteers both local and from abroad. We are trying hard to improve the lives of our four-legged residents and we need your help to do that. Looking after animals that cannot take care of themselves is extremely rewarding and satisfying.

8 recensioni · rating4.9

Lena Gaul rating5

2021 at Animal Carer

I am very happy that I decided to volunteer at CDR for a month. The animals are treated very well and you can immediately see that the welfare of the animals always comes first. From day one on, my colleagues welcomed me very nicely and they took time to explain everything to me. I always had a lot ...
Dagmar Lohrenz rating4.8

2021 at Animal Carer

All care goes to the animals - most are donkeys of course, but also many cats, dogs, rabbits and chickens. Its really a rescue with focus on doing the best possible for all animals in care. ..
Waltraud Lederer rating5

2020 at Animal Carer

Cleaning the stables, preparing the food and giving a lot of love Once you have been to Corfu Donkey Rescue (CDR) you will always come back. From 2014 till today I was seven times volunteering by CDR and I will come every year again. My next voulunteering starts in June this year. CDR is a ...
Cornelia Heuer rating4.6

2020 at Animal Carer

Last year I volunteered for three months at the CDR (Corfu donkey Rescue). My duties was to clean the food bowls of the donkeys, to muck out the stable, grooming the donkeys an take them for a walk if necessary The work at CDR is very fulfilling because you really have the feeling that you can ...
Eva Grielhüsl rating4.6

2019 at Animal Carer

I was very happy to help with corfu donkey rescue! I love the donkeys very much! The help of volunteers is very important at corfu donkey rescue! I will come back for ...
Leo Terrassin rating5

2018 at Animal Carer

Hard but rewarding work in an amazing surrounding and nature. Lovely people. You will also care of à few cats and dogs.The coffee breaks are precious moments to share with the others ...

Posizione

Europa > Southern Europe > Grecia > Doukades

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