NGO Mindelo, Cape Verde

5.0
(8 reviews)8

Our animals need your help!

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Connect with the locals
2 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Learn about sustainability
2 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

€ 10

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

We request our volunteers to contribute 10 Euros per day to cover their accommodation and the transport to the shelter. They can cook their own meals in the communal kitchen, so food won't be a big expense (3-5 euros/day).

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What you get

1

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.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

We need volunteers to guarantee a good level of welfare to our cats and dogs in our shelters! Please come and help! Your task will be primarily to walk the dogs and to play with them, brush and cuddle them and check that they are in good health, especially the puppies. We have paid staff to clean and feed the animals, but sometimes special care is needed.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
  • Between 18 and 60 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 2 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Creating true social impact
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Immersing in the local culture

Portugal

5

This experience was amazing! I get so more than i give, was very nice to improve me as person.

over 1 year ago

Brazil

5

The NGO Si Ma Bô, the protection and shelter of abandoned animals in Mindelo, island of São Vicente (Cape Verde), was my first experience in volunteering. I found a dedicated team that struggles to get the job done and that is changing the way the whole community treats the animals - dogs and cats - on the street. It was a tiring, but rewarding job. Silvia and Paolo Manzoni are dedicated and passionate people for what they do. Being a volunteer at Si Ma Bô was an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend it.

over 5 years ago


Simabo replied

Annamaria, it was a big pleasure to host you! It was challenging for us to have an experienced juournalist and photographer to volunteer for us! I'm very happy we didn't disappoint you!

Iceland

5

The organization is a very good association doing very important work for the animals in the island, you will get to know their work and see for yourself how needed their presense is! I worked in the dogshelter, walking and helping to take care of the dogs staying there. You can truly feel the happiness you bring the dogs when you come to their rooms with the leashes and how calm and satisfied they are when you finish walking them. The friends you will make with other volunteers and workers in the organization is also a big plus. Was an overall great experience!

over 6 years ago

Italy

5

I had a great time in Mindelo with the organization. I had a private and comfortable room, an amazing and cozy work place and very competent colleagues and supervisors. I had the opportunity to organize my own work schedule and work according to my rythm. The supervisors gave me a lot of advice and supported me in every aspect of my stay. Definetly going to come back

over 6 years ago


Simabo replied

Oh, Antonio! Thank you for your beautiful words! You were also the best volunteer ever, hard working, very competent, flexible, and always, always always, good humored! Your presence can make hard days so much lighter! This is a great gift you have, take care of it! We wish you all the best!

Brazil

5

Bom aconteceu um imprevisto e tive que adiar para o final desse ano de 2022, a Silvia minha anfitriã foi bem atenciosa comigo e entendeu os meus motivos. Muito obrigada pela atenção e por poder me da honra de irmo final do ano e poder ajudar.

over 2 years ago

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