Animal Shelter Pareto, Italy

4.5
(18 reviews)18

Hold Fast To Dreams Animal Sanctuary and Rescue: Farm Volunteer

Help a sustainable project
12 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
17 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
15 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.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Support
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Availability

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

The Experience

At Hold Fast To Dreams, we offer a unique volunteer experience where you can live, work, and grow alongside a diverse team of people from all over the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience in animal care and farm life, your work directly benefits the animals in our care! Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks, including: feeding Animals (horses, dogs, cats), cleaning boxes, paddocks and kennels, walking dogs, grooming horses.

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Requirements

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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18 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 17 Meeting international travelers
  • 15 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Practicing English
  • 6 Developing social awareness
  • 4 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 12 15. Life on land
  • 5 3. Good health and well-being
Mira

Austria

5

I had a really special and memorable time at the farm. The first days can be overwhelming as you're thrown into the chores, but you quickly get used to it. We shared rooms with dogs which were absolutely adorable, but that comes with 24h responsibility, which made it harder to fully switch off and relax. I loved all the animals, especially learning about horses and the staff did a great job giving us opportunities to learn. Sadly, during my stay we couldn't walk the kennel dogs or go on trail rides. I met so many great people and animals and am really happy I got to have this experience.

about 2 months ago

Fern

New Zealand

5

Absolutely magical experience. I couldn't recommend it more. My partner and I stayed for two weeks and found it so hard to leave. The team is welcoming and friendly and understanding. The work is rewarding and so doable, leaving you mountains of time to relax and explore. The animals are little angels, and you really feel the connection and love that radiates through this farm. If you have a chance… go to the shelter!!!!!!

about 2 months ago

Clémence

Belgium

5

I had a really great time !!

3 months ago

Kirsten

United Kingdom

5

The shelter is such a special place and I cannot recommend it enough! I spent 3 amazing weeks here and i had so much fun. Work is only a couple of hours a day and is very flexible , and there is someone always around to help. The staff and other volunteers are so welcoming and kind , this place really feels like a home away from home 🤍

4 months ago

Linda

Italy

5

Hftds was an amazing place with wonderful people and animals. The owner Nikki and all the staff members are so available and welcoming that I immediately felt at home. The hours and chores are respected and can be modified based on your needs. I also met so many amazing volunteers. The animals are all so cute and cuddly, I would recommend this experience to anyone that loves animals and wants to spend time immersed in nature.

4 months ago

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