Animal Shelter Madrid, Spain

5.0
(14 reviews)14

Animal care at Fundación Santuario Vegan 🐮🐷

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This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
12 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
12 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

6h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
15 days

The Experience

Volunteering involves caring for the animals that live in the sanctuary: providing them with food, maintaining the hygiene of their facilities, companionship and assistance to the most vulnerable, etc. All of this is done alongside the sanctuary's care staff. Construction and maintenance work are also carried out, as well as the conditioning of new facilities and the creation of an ecological garden.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish
  • Between 18 and 65 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • European Union Passport

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Get in touch with nature
  • 12 Meeting international travelers
  • 12 Creating true social impact
  • 12 Developing environmental awareness
  • 9 Meeting locals
  • 9 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 15. Life on land
  • 9 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 3 10. Reduced inequalities
Nandini

Canada

5

I jad an incredible time with amazing people. I got lucky because I was there with four other women, and we all got along very well, we had dinner nights where we all contributed, played games, watched movies. The work is from 8 am-1pm and after I would relax and enjoy the place I was in. We had to work again from 6 pm- 7 pm. And it was very chill. The work itself was easy, physical yes, but not too hard. I loved cuddling the animals and spending time with the others. The land is huge and you can explore a lot of it, everyone there is nice and respectful, def reccomend! @heyitsnandinii insta

2 months ago


Fundación Santuario Vegan replied

Thank you, Nandini, for being so caring toward the animals and for dedicating your time to them at our sanctuary (and that you wanted to spend your birthday here is very nice). Best regards!!

Elizabeth

Mexico

5

I want to thank Lore, Ro and Mar enormously for these wonderful five weeks I spent volunteering with you. They are people with a huge heart and full of love, and it moved me a lot to see all the work you do day by day; you are very powerful women. I loved finally getting to know the refuge and I will carry with me forever all the little animals that are part of it. Thank you very much for opening the doors to this beautiful place full of hope and for being patient and for teaching me so much. I send you a big hug, I already miss you and I hope to see each other very soon ❤️

9 days ago

Melitza

Colombia

5

The shelter has been my first volunteering experience outside my country, and I am immensely grateful for the kindness they've shown in welcoming me, for the support they've given me, and for accompanying me in carrying out my duties. In day-to-day life.
I spent a month there; the experience for me was wonderful 🥹💖✈️🇨🇴🇪🇸 having been able to meet the members in such a safe place motivates me greatly to want to continue doing that kind of volunteering. If you want to be part of this experience, I invite you not to miss it because more and more of us think about animals.

23 days ago

Estefania

Mexico

5

My experience at the shelter was simply incredible and one of those that stay with you forever. After nearly 15 years of being vegan, being able to know from inside a project built with so much love and commitment toward the animals was very special. I carry with me immense admiration for Lore, Mar, and Ro, for all the dedication and affection they give every day, and for Laura, who has dedicated so many years of her life to making this project possible. They made me feel part of a beautiful community and I take with me much more than I could give, lessons learned, memories, and incredible people.

about 2 months ago


Fundación Santuario Vegan replied

You were a very special part of our team, and we will never be able to thank you enough for all you helped us with. Not only for your tireless work, but for always brightening our day with your good humor. We’re looking forward to having you back here, because this is your home. A big hug, Stefy.

Amanda Daya

Spain

5

During these days at the shelter I felt very warmly welcomed by both the hosts and the volunteers who shared the stay with me. The schedules were respected and it was a lot of fun doing the tasks, being able to meet all the animals on site. The grounds are very spacious and have beautiful views. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience it; the work they do there is incredible!! 🫶🫶

2 months ago

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