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Perfect 4.6rating (13)
  • Life On Land

Dog and Cat Shelter Supporter

location
2 - 24 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Voltooi je reservering zo snel mogelijk. Dit project vult snel en is al geboekt op bepaalde data.

Highlights

  • Unlimited love, hugs and cuddles from our 4-legged residents.
  • Gain significant experience in all aspects of animal welfare working alongside people equally as passionate as you.
  • A unique experience where you truly make a difference. For the animals and for yourself.
  • Experience everything that Spain (and in particular the Andalucia region) has to offer with its culture, its climate, its food, its fiestas and its welcome to everyone.
  • Make new friendships and international connections that will last a lifetime.

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels

Over het programma

Do you have a passion for caring for animals and want to work alongside a great team? Our animal-rescue shelter is dependent on our team of dedicated volunteers.

Working at our shelter is a unique experience where you truly make a difference. For the animals and for yourself. It is such rewarding work and our dogs are extremely grateful to you. Lots of cuddles guaranteed! Whether you have a lot of experience or not, we are happy to train you. The most ...

Over het programma

Working at our shelter is a unique experience where you truly make a difference. For the animals and for yourself. It is such rewarding work and our dogs are extremely grateful to you. Lots of cuddles guaranteed! Whether you have a lot of experience or not, we are happy to train you. The most important thing is that you love animals, enjoy being part of a motivated international team and are fit for the physical work.

Our shelter relies on teams of passionate local and international volunteers. All with a big heart for animals as well as knowledge and experience in animal care. We are helped by foster carers who look after our animals at home when there is no more room at the shelter. On average, about 100 dogs stay at the shelter. Our shelter volunteers help ensure that everything runs smoothly on a daily basis and this includes:-

  • General care: feeding, cleaning kennels/playing areas, washing & medicating
  • Socializing: playing, training and dogwalking 
  • Assistance with our clinical teams 
  • Preparing dogs for adoption or foster care
Our dogs and cats stay at the shelter until they are adopted. Fortunately, many dogs and cats are able to quickly find nice homes.

Tips:
We recommend that you get a tetanus shot prior to your arrival. Please bring:
  • plenty of appropriate work clothes (you will get wet and dirty). 
  • good, sturdy and waterproof shoes. No flip-flops are allowed while working. 
  • earplugs if necessary. The dogs may bark at night. 
  • your international health insurance card/ internationale health card. 
  • plenty of sunscreen with a high sun protection factor. There is a lot of bright sunshine here. If you come in winter, be sure to bring rain gear as well.

Dagelijkse activiteiten

  • We work a morning shift (9 am - 1:30 pm) and an afternoon shift (3 pm - 6 pm). These times may change depending on the number of dogs staying at the shelter. 
  • Daily duties include cleaning the kennels and play areas, feeding the dogs, giving them medication, walking, training and socialising ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

  • We work a morning shift (9 am - 1:30 pm) and an afternoon shift (3 pm - 6 pm). These times may change depending on the number of dogs staying at the shelter. 
  • Daily duties include cleaning the kennels and play areas, feeding the dogs, giving them medication, walking, training and socialising them.  
    • General care: feeding, cleaning kennels/playing areas, washing & medicating
    • Socializing: playing, training and dogwalking 
    • Assistance with our clinical teams 
    • Preparing dogs for adoption (transport) or foster care

  • We train everyone who comes to work with us. During your first shifts in a new department, you will always be working alongside an experienced volunteer. This allows you to really get to know the shelter, all of the departments as well as our dogs. 
  • If you live at the shelter you will have 4 shifts off per week, these could be given as full days or half days. 
  • The shelter is located in a quiet area, not far from the beach and pleasant Spanish villages (Mojácar, Vera, Garucha and Villaricos) and places of interest. So there is plenty to do on your days off. Our local volunteers are happy to help you with transport for grocery shopping, a day at the beach, or other outings in the area. Mojácar and Vera also have public transportation. 

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

  • The shelter is located just a few kilometres from the busy coastal resort of Mojácar. Mojácar has 9 km of amazing coastline with fantastic beaches and hundreds of bars & restaurants to suit all tastes. It is a very cosmopolitan town that attracts visitors from around the world. In addition to the ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

  • The shelter is located just a few kilometres from the busy coastal resort of Mojácar. Mojácar has 9 km of amazing coastline with fantastic beaches and hundreds of bars & restaurants to suit all tastes. It is a very cosmopolitan town that attracts visitors from around the world. In addition to the Playa area, Mojácar also has its historic old-town which is the typical white-washed Andalucian 'pueblo' and offers a completely different experience to the the playa. 
  • There are other pleasant Spanish villages nearby like Vera, Garucha and Villaricos.
  • Within a 15 minute walk of the shelter is a popular campsite with many amenities including an outdoor pool where our volunteers can relax in their free time. 
  • In the area you can also do various outdoor activities.

Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

Work at the shelter can often be physically demanding so we ask that you consider this when applying for the role. In order to work well together, it is important that you can express yourself in English.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag, zaterdag en zondag van 09:00 - 18:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door PAWS-PATAS

Our program fees include on-site accommodation, a minimal contribution to our energy & water costs, together with an end-of-stay cleaning charge.

A €25 security charge will be refunded if there are no damages or breakages identified.


Accomodatie

There are opportunities for temporary housing at the shelter. Lots of fun with other international volunteers! Our facilities include:

  • two mobile homes (Casa Azul and Casa Verde) that you will share with other internsand volunteers. These mobile homes have their own kitchen including a refrigerator. There is a shared washroom (shower, sink, toilet) and a washing machine.
  • one caravan (Casa Ariana) with a kitchen and refrigerator. There is a shared washroom (shower, sink, toilet) and a washing machine.
  • two recently renovated studio flats (Casita Jungle and Casa Pablo)
    • Casita Jungle is a cosy little studio flat with its own cooking area and a refrigerator. There is a separate shower room including toilet and sink next to the studio. 
    • Casa Pablo is a spacious studio flat, with a kitchen, dining area, bathroom and double bedroom. This studio is reserved for administrators who work full-time at the shelter for an extended period.

Please contact us for details of the accommodation that will be available for the dates that you are considering.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Almeria Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Eten & Drank

Eten, tussendoortjes en drankjes zijn bijkomende kosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Almeria Airport (LEI) in Almeria. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Spanje. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Spanje biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Spanje dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Spanje. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

You can help us all year round. 

If you want to stay in one of our accommodations, please book in time so that they are available during the period that you want to stay at our shelter.  

  • If we are picking you up from the airport or bus station, we will make sure that you can do some grocery shopping either on the way to the shelter or after you have arrived.
  • If you are coming with your own transport, you can park your car at the shelter.
  • If you are staying at the shelter, we ask that you arrive between 9 am and 6 pm so we are able to welcome you and show you around.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 130€
4 weken 210€
5 weken 250€
6 weken 290€
7 weken 330€
8 weken 370€
9 weken 410€
10 weken 450€
24 weken (max. verblijf) 1.010€
Gemiddelde kosten 53€/week

Programmakosten

53€ per week 2 - 24 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN

Duurtijd

2 - 24 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door PAWS-PATAS gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

Ontmoet je organisatie

PAWS-PATAS

Perfect 4.6 rating (13 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 1989

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Goed Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Richard

Over de organisatie

We operate an animal rescue shelter (dogs & cats) in south-east Spain. Animals either stay with us at the shelter or in foster homes until they find their forever home

Ontmoet je organisatie

Hi everyone and welcome to PAWS-PATAS.

Who we are:- We are a local animal shelter, established in 1989, located in south-east Spain near the popular coastal resort of Mojácar in the province of Almería.

We do not receive any regular statutory funding and so rely entirely on fundraising (through our retail outlets and individual events) and donations from our fantastic supporters. 

Almost all of entire organisational workforce is made up of volunteers who collectively dedicate thousands of hours every month to keep our shelter running and ensure that the animals receive the most amazing love and care whilst they're with us. 

The shelter has dedicated on-site accommodation for international volunteers and we offer a number of roles within our popular volunteering programme. 

What we do:- We care for dogs & cats that, through no fault of their own, have found themselves in need of a new home. They either reside with us at our shelter or are looked after by our team of amazing foster carers that provide temporary accommodation whilst we source their forever homes across the world.

Where we work:- We are based in the small town of Los Gallardos in the Almería region of Andalucía in southern Spain. We are just 15 minutes from the beautiful and popular tourist destination of Mojácar with its miles of beaches and extensive bars & restaurants & activities. Spain is considered to be one of the safest destinations for travel in Europe. 

Our mission/vision:- To provide the best care possible for the animals in need, and to do our upmost to find them their loving forever homes.

Who are we looking for?:- Energetic and resilient individuals with a passion for caring for animals and for connecting with people. It's a huge team effort here at Paws-Patas!

Why choose us?:- Volunteering at Paws-Patas offers such a wide range of experience. You'll get to meet a whole host of four-legged furry characters, each with their unique personality and each with their own story. You'll play a pivotal part in their life journey in helping them get to their forever homes whilst meeting other likeminded people from all around the world. You'll also sample life in one of the most beautiful regions of Spain with its culture, language and climate.

13 beoordelingen · rating4.6

Nina Benz rating2.2

2024 at Dog and Cat Shelter Supporter

I planned to stay for over 2 weeks at this shelter in Spain. After many things weren't as described I left after only 5 days. First: the shelter is in the middle of nowhere, if you don't have your own car, you can't to anything in your free time. The other volunteers can't take you anywhere if they ...
Christiane Giorgiutti rating4.6

2024 at Dog and Cat Shelter Supporter

Le chiens sont bien traités, croquettes et nettoyage des boxes 2 fois par jour. Il manque des volontaires pour promener les chiens. Toutefois, j'aimerais attirer l'attention sur les panneaux métallique que vous mettez autour des boxes, qui chauffent en été, les chiens vont étouffer par la ...
Suzanne Pero rating5

2023 at Dog and Cat Shelter Supporter

Paws Patas is an amazing dogshelter based near Mojacar in Spain. They are taking care of around 100 dogs and there is a different section for cats as well. You can stay on the terrain of the shelter in the provided caravans. Working hours are from 9.00-13.30 and from 15.00 -18.00/ 18.30. There is a ...
Belinda Verton rating4.8

2023 at Dog and Cat Shelter Supporter

Very welcoming staff, great accommodations and the sweetest doggies. I had a wonderful time when I volunteered. I learned a lot and if I needed help with anything, the staff was always happy to help. I really felt appreciated. The doggies are the best! They love the attention and cuddles you give ...
Jinte Kipping rating4.8

2023 at Dog and Cat Shelter Supporter

I had the best 15 weeks at paws! I was there for my internship and learned a lot for my education! They really want to help to improve the strays in Spain. They take good care and try to give them the best possible live!! I loved my internship there and would go again! ...
Sarah Allan rating5

2023 at Dog and Cat Shelter Supporter

My husband and myself arrived at paws at the start of January & we are still here now!! We live on site which has all the necessary facilities. After rescuing 2 girl Street dogs (1 was pregnant) in lockdown & later was joined by 8 puppies in our motorhome when we returned to Spain I just knew we ...

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