Animal Shelter Tábua, Portugal

5.0
(42 reviews)42

Vegan Animal Sanctuary in Coimbra, Portugal, needs YOU! 🐷🐴

Top Host
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
32 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Expand your environmental consciousness
33 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Connect with nature
31 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

€ 5

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Donation to project

Description

We are a dedicated animal sanctuary run entirely by full-time volunteers. As a non-profit organisation, we rely on donations to sustain our mission of rescuing and caring for animals. While every contribution directly supports the animals, we ask volunteers for a contribution to cover their own food and supplies during their stay. This helps us keep our resources focused on giving the animals the love and care they deserve.

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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.
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.
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.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

We are a vegan animal sanctuary in the Coimbra region, dedicated to rescuing and caring for abandoned and abused farm animals. Our sanctuary is home to many wonderful souls, and during your stay, you'll have the chance to meet them all! 🐷 🐴 🐶 🐔 🐱 Each day, you'll connect with the animals, learn about their unique personalities, and enjoy plenty of cuddles with those who seek it. 💚

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Between 20 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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42 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

  • 33 Developing environmental awareness
  • 31 Get in touch with nature
  • 28 Meeting international travelers
  • 28 Creating true social impact
  • 26 Learning about sustainability
  • 14 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 29 15. Life on land
  • 26 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 20 13. Climate action
  • 14 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 12 4. Quality education
  • 10 5. Gender equality
  • 6 14. Life below water
bree

Australia

5

I loved my time at the farm !! Give shout out to Shanna and kiara who were truely so welcoming from the very start. If you love animals and nature then I would definitely recommend volenteering here

27 days ago

Emma

New Zealand

5

Had an amazing experience volunteering, Chiara and the rest of the team were absolutely amazing and very accommodating. Will miss and cherish my time with them 😄

about 1 month ago

Anastasiia

Ukraine

5

My first volunteering experience and it has been a life changing one. I am immensely grateful to Chiara, Sharna and Ale for everything that they're doing. They were so welcoming and genuine towards all volunteers, shared dinners truly felt like family gatherings. What they are doing for animals is above and beyond, rescuing and providing a happy home is their priority and passion. The love and care that they have is so inspiring and fills me with hope. I will definitely be coming back and can't wait to see how happy the animals will be at the new land ❤️ Thank you for the wonderful 5 weeks!

2 months ago

Rosabella

Germany

5

This was my first time volunteering and I'm so grateful that I got to do it here. From the moment I arrived, I felt so welcomed and comfortable. Chiara, Sharna and Ale are the most incredible hosts. What they do for the animals is truly inspiring. You get into the routine super fast. About 2 hours of work in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, with plenty of free time in between. Dinners were provided and groceries were supplied for us to make breakfast and lunch. I miss it so much already!! (please give kaju a cuddle from me)

3 months ago

Marten

United Kingdom

5

Take the experience! the shelter can be demanding, looking after all the beautiful animals that Chiara, Sharna Alejandro run but that's the cost of looking after the animals who needed rescuing from the abusive systems we have in our society, the beauties now deserve all the care and fresh veggies and protein they get and our help. Everything on worldpacker page was as described and everything communicated and schedules given to make it easier. Mamma makes yummy Italian dinners! Chiara was very understanding when plans changed my side to help accommodate and help with my allergies <3

3 months ago

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