Animal Shelter Punilla, Argentina

4.5
(16 reviews)16

Volunteering at a Sanctuary for Equines and Other Animals =)

Help a sustainable project
14 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
12 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

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.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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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.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
30 days
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

The Sanctuary has been operating for more than 12 years, offering a life full of peace and dignity to horses that have suffered various kinds of mistreatment. Among other things, it houses equines from programs that replace horse-drawn traction, victims of abuse, abandonment, or even exploited in sports or traditions. Over time, animals from many other species have joined, all survivors of some form of exploitation.

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Requirements

  • Fluent Spanish or Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 80 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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16 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 16 Get in touch with nature
  • 12 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Creating true social impact
  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 5 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 12 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 8 5. Gender equality
  • 7 10. Reduced inequalities
Maria Jose

Chile

4

Truly amazing being in touch with the horses on a daily basis

8 months ago

Giulia

Italy

5

My experience has been unforgettable. I have felt good from the beginning with the volunteers and the coordinators; both have taught me a lot about daily tasks! Everything was communicated in the morning before starting, allowing clear communication. There are no negative aspects I found at the sanctuary. People were very kind and the place was amazing. The food was also delicious!! Congratulations to the team, they gave me a life-changing experience!

3 months ago

Mauro Alex

Argentina

5

Just words of thanks for all the staff of the refuge (including the excellent team of volunteers who allowed me to be part of it) for giving me the possibility to live one of the most pleasant experiences to date. Learning and serving so many rescued animals (horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys, dogs and more) was extraordinary. The refuge is located in a true earthly paradise, surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna. Both the lodging and the vegan menu exceeded my expectations. Thank you very much to everyone for this unforgettable experience!

5 months ago

Diego

Colombia

5

All in all, the shelter and its entire team (Clari, Fran, Joha), including the other volunteers (Juan, Aye, Mila, Maxi, Noah), made me feel at home. Working with the horses was a unique experience, all in all a part of my heart stays at the shelter. I highly recommend it and I hope to return soon.

5 months ago

Ayelén

Argentina

5

My experience at the shelter was beautiful; I fell in love with the animals and the place. I felt an incredible peace thanks to the river and the natural surroundings, which let you connect with what matters. The animals are a joy and it is very rewarding to know that, with one's work, you are helping a cause so just. I loved that the place is vegan and you can really see the respect with which each inhabitant is treated. Clara, the coordinator, is super kind and always willing to help you with whatever you need. I highly recommend this volunteering for anyone seeking harmony and purpose.

6 months ago

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Hosted by Santuario

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Response Time
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