Animal Shelter Moy valley, Ireland

4.5
(62 reviews)62

Help Cleaning and feeding animals at the rescue

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Help a sustainable project
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High demand host
This host has received 14 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
53 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
49 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.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

We are a large animal rescue in County Kildare who always need willing helpers. There’s a very good bus service to Dublin and other parts of the country if you want to explore on your days off. The rescue is very busy, everyday we clean stables, yards and feed animals, we regularly have emergencies to attend and new animals arriving, vet visits and sometimes have to deal with severe cases of neglect.

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Requirements

  • Between 18 and 50 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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62 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 53 Meeting international travelers
  • 49 Get in touch with nature
  • 46 Practicing English
  • 33 Creating true social impact
  • 25 Developing social awareness
  • 18 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 39 5. Gender equality
  • 38 3. Good health and well-being
Otilija

Ireland

5

Even though I spent a short time at the rescue I had a really lovely experience. There were lots of volunteers at a time but everyone was caring and dedicated to the animals and their work, and it was rewarding to be able to help out and spend time with them. It's clear how much love and compassion goes into caring for the animals and I'm grateful for the experience and would recommend it to anyone.

16 days ago

Raven

Netherlands

5

There were always ~10-20 volunteers at a time, but everyone is so kind and welcoming that it felt like a second home. The volunteer work was simple, the hours were 90% stuck to. There was some variety in tasks, and if you preferred a station (caring for horses, walking dogs, cleaning the house), they would usually try to station you there. Each day is a different station, but the work was always fun and rewarding! I met the best people there, and if you love dogs, they've got loads to cuddle with during outside hours 🫶 I've had the best laughters, friendships, and sleep! Will 100% recommend!!

2 months ago

Emelie

Germany

5

It was a really lovely place!!

3 months ago

Daniela

Mexico

5

Was truly incredible, one of those experiences that mark you for life, the warm vibe, the fun and company of the other volunteers is magical. The managers are always aware of the group and to help you if you need anything. Here I made friends that I will carry the rest of my life in my heart. The work is fun, different every day and totally satisfied at the end of the day. Everything is very well organized. I world definitely like to return to the beloved farm one day. The animals are so funny and special. The work that the farm does it's beautiful the take care and love the animals very much

3 months ago

Eliška

Czech Republic

5

Staying at the shelter was a truly great and enlightening experience. Personally I loved working with the animals (they are all very cute!), though basic safety and awerness of your surroundings is a must. The only thing about the work that may not go as exactly as it written are the work hours which can quite often be a bit longer depending on the workload of the day, but personally I think it is doable. The tasks also vary depending on what is needed. I also met a lot of cool people from all over and it was great getting to know all of them and sharing fun at the farm.

3 months ago

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