Volunteering in a DOG shelter in North Italy
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Vitadacani - Associazione a tutela dei diritti animali
Arese, Italia
Descripción
Vitadacani is an animal rights activist organisation in Arese, Italy. They are looking for volunteers who will take care of the dogs in their shelter and help the organization in promoting the protection of animals. As a volunteer, you will: - Take care of the dogs in the shelter, prepare their food and take them out on walks - Clean dogs, their sleeping spaces and shelter's territory - Get to know each one of the animals, their personality and their special needs - Support the organization of events for animal rights - Help communication on social media and maintaining the website - live the community of the shelter with the local voluteers and workers.
Alojamiento, manutención y transporte
The volunteers will live in shared flat with shared DOUBLE room for 2 volunteers, in the shelter itself. Volunteer will receive 6 euros per day as pocket money, and 110 euros per month for food plus lunch provided by organisation during the working days. While in shelter volunteer must adhere to VEGAN diet, outside of it the volunteers will be free to eat whatever they want. Please note, that location of house and shelter is in a SMALL TOWN, at least 1 hour away from big city (Milan) quite but well connected.
Formación durante la actividad
Volunteers will have On Arrival Training from the National Agency. They will receive task-specific training related to animal care, security and hygiene in the shelter by the tutor, and communication tasks.
Perfil del participante
If your profile suits, you will receive an email from us, check your SPAM! * Available for the WHOLE duration of the project: Beginning of genuary - 31st May 2027. Great love for animals, DOGS, and the ability to approach them with care. Background in veterinary, biology or related fields, previous work in shelters, pet-sitting, or having animals at home - preferably dogs. Ready to "get hands dirty", get up early, and do physical tasks (like cleaning the animal shelter, do long walks, stay outside). Ready to live on a territory of shelter and be immersed in dogs life 24/7. Enthusiastic and open person. Preferably adhering to the organization's lifestyle (antispecism, veganism) or willing to adapt to it during the activities. Understanding of social media like TikTok and Instagram is a plus.
Fechas de la actividad
Del 08/01/2027 al 31/05/2027
Lugar de la actividad
Arese, Italia
Tipo de actividad
Voluntariado individual
Se buscan participantes de
Alemania, Austria, Bulgaria, Bélgica, Chequia, Chipre, Croacia, Dinamarca, Eslovaquia, Eslovenia, España, Estonia, Finlandia, Francia, Grecia, Hungría, Irlanda, Islandia, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburgo, Malta, Noruega, Países Bajos, Polonia, Portugal, Rumanía, Suecia
Temas de la actividad
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Environment and climate change
Green skills
Physical and mental health, well-being
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Shelter
Fecha límite para la presentación de solicitudes
Fecha de solicitud: 20/11/2026 00:00
Código del proyecto
2025-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000348011