Animal Shelter Johnston County, United States

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Help us taking care of rescue horses and other animals!

Help a sustainable project
4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Immerse yourself in the local culture
4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic 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.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

We need volunteers to help with every aspect of animal care. Assistance is also welcome in other areas such as shelter building, fundraising and grant writing. No prior experience with animals is required. All that's needed is a good work ethic and an eagerness to learn. 1) We only accept people as rooms open up and only have one group space and 2 bedrooms available at any given time. Both rooms and the camper have opening.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • United States Visa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 2 Creating true social impact
  • 2 Practicing English
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 15. Life on land
  • 2 3. Good health and well-being

Germany

5

Staying with Alex and Keith has been a delight. The work is gratifying in the way that you really feel like you are helping. You are in close contact with the animals with the main work being feeding and mucking, but there is time for grooming and cuddeling too. Alex is very knowledgeable about the animals and you learn a lot about them and their care in general. The house is in a more rural part with clayton about 30 minutes drive away and Raleigh a bit further, so there is a lot of beautiful nature around. It's an experience I sincerely recommend.

11 days ago

Germany

5

This is the perfect volunteering opportunity if you love to be with animals! All of them are super sweet and will come up to you for pets. Alex and Keith own horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep and many more 🥰 My favorite part of the day was sitting on the porch after working and just watching the animals. Sometimes Tot the pig, Alberta the sheep and Lily the goat will keep you company and snuggle beside you! Our volunteering tasks included feeding, mucking, grooming the animals and sometimes walk them too. We also met local volunteers and could go out in the evenings and explore the area!

about 1 month ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time at the shelter ER. The animals are super friendly and fun to work with, and even as a volunteer, I got to have a lot of contact with them. the shelter helps a super wide variety of animals -- horses, mules, hinnies, miniature horses, goats, pigs, chickens, dogs, and even a sheep, to name a few! Alex, the host, is super knowledgeable about each animal and their care, and she is very willing to share what she knows! The private room was nice, and the bed was super comfy! Alex and her husband often cook dinner and they used to own restaurants, so the food is amazing!

5 months ago

United States

5

I had an amazing time! My experience my experience was everything that I wanted and more. I enjoyed myself and learned a lot and met some amazing people. Alex was an excellent host and I am so blessed to meet her. The animals were just what I needed and I love loving on them ❤️. Thank you for everything!

6 months ago

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