Animal Rescue & Community Development Helper

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4 - 14 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Perfecto 4.6  · 
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Puntos Relevantes

  • Experience the Irish life with a full immersion in a host community
  • Volunteer in a local animal rescue centre (3 days) and other community projects (2 days)
  • Meet local people and other international volunteers in a friendly and relaxed athmosphere

Puntos Relevantes

  • Experience the Irish life with a full immersion in a host community
  • Volunteer in a local animal rescue centre (3 days) and other community projects (2 days)
  • Meet local people and other international volunteers in a friendly and relaxed athmosphere
  • Discover Ireland and its natural wonders during your free time
  • Explore local towns and cities during your free time


  • Especialmente adecuado para

    Edad 18+
    Solteros y solteras
    Parejas
    50+

    Sobre el programa

    Get immersed in an Irish community while helping in an animal rescue centre (3 days) + in other community projects (2 days).

    Ireland is a wonderful country; it is safe, friendly, English speaking, rich in heritage, history and culture. From vibrant, exciting cities to spectacular countryside – it’s a magical place to visit. It’s also a wonderful place to stay and immerse yourself doing meaningful volunteer work.

    CTL

    Sobre el programa

    Ireland is a wonderful country; it is safe, friendly, English speaking, rich in heritage, history and culture. From vibrant, exciting cities to spectacular countryside – it’s a magical place to visit. It’s also a wonderful place to stay and immerse yourself doing meaningful volunteer work.

    CTL is placing volunteers in a local Animal Rescue Centre. Volunteering in this project is very rewarding but it also demands a high level of energy! To maintain a high level of commitment from volunteers, this project welcomes our participants 3 days per week (currently Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). The other 2 days of the working week, volunteers help in less demanding community projects on Tuesdays and Thursdays (e.g. charity shops, community sports centres, community clean up etc.)


    The Animal Rescue Centre (3 days per week)

    Animal Rescue Centre hosting around 140 dogs, along with a small number of sheep, goats, pigs, horses, pigs, and cats. There are 2-3 permanent staff at the rescue per day along with several local volunteers that dedicate their time to helping out throughout the week. Volunteer tasks will include feeding the animals, taking the dogs for walks, helping clean the facilities, and of course cuddling with puppies!


    Community Projects (2 days per week)

    - Charity Shops 

    Volunteer work includes: Provide sales assistance to customers, ensure goods are well displayed, sorting donations etc.

    - Community Sports Centre

    Help with maintenance of the building and the sport facilities, help organising events 

    - Community Clean up

    Volunteer work includes: Take part in the in community clean up with local community group to improve the local environment and make it a better place to live

    - Community Transport Service

    Help with general administration, organising rotas, database entry etc. 


    Volunteers work approximately 30-35h per week with two days off.

    Who are we looking for?

    This project is looking for real animal lovers! Volunteers should love animals and be extremely comfortable being around dogs as much of the volunteer work will involve working with the many dogs at the rescue! Volunteers should be aware that some of the animals at the rescue have come from situations in which they were abused and improperly cared for, so some situations may be tough to see. Volunteers should also be aware that they will be volunteering in a very noisy environment, with dogs often barking.  Volunteers are required to be adaptable and flexible. They must be over 18 when the project starts. Personal motivation, maturity, and responsibility are important. Volunteers should enjoy physical work and getting their hands dirty, as well as be prepared for different weather conditions. Volunteers joining the project should have at least an intermediate level of spoken English.

    Location

    County Kerry: this is one of the most visited region in Ireland  with wonderful landscapes and natural wonders such as the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National or Dingle Peninsula. 



    Día típico

    8.00 Breakfast at host family

    9.30 Volunteer work starts

    13.00 Lunch with other volunteers (pack lunch)

    16.00 Volunteer work ends

    Free time in the evening and dinner available at the host family

    Día típico

    8.00 Breakfast at host family

    9.30 Volunteer work starts

    13.00 Lunch with other volunteers (pack lunch)

    16.00 Volunteer work ends

    Free time in the evening and dinner available at the host family


    Actividades de tiempo libre

    Volunteers have two days off per week. During their free time, volunteers can discover the Irish country side, local towns and natural wonders. Generally volunteers travel in small groups during their free time.

    Actividades de tiempo libre

    Volunteers have two days off per week. During their free time, volunteers can discover the Irish country side, local towns and natural wonders. Generally volunteers travel in small groups during their free time.

    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Edad mínima: 18 años

    Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

    Conocimientos lingüísticos

    Tienes que hablar (nivel intermedio) Inglés

    Verificación de antecedentes penales

    obligatorio

    Documentos necesarios

    CV, motivation letter, medical form to be filled out by your doctor and criminal background check

    Restricciones de nacionalidad

    Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

    Otras habilidades

    Flexible, adaptable, willing to interact with local people, self-motivated, at least intermediate level of English

    Tiempo dedicado

    Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles y Viernes de 09:30 - 16:00

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios de CTL Ireland

    Cost Includes:

    Pick up in Cork airport

    1st night in hostel shared accommodation in Cork city

    Orientation day with CTL Ireland staff

    Transfer to project

    All Meals from day 2

    Homestay accommodation 

    Ongoing support from local coordinator

    Assistance and back up support from CTL Ireland staff

    24/7 emergency support

    Return transfer not included.

    Recogida en el aeropuerto Cork Airport

    Pick up is included for participants arriving in Cork airport. Participants arriving in another airport will be provided with all necessary information.

    Alojamiento

    Volunteers will live in local host family accommodation allowing you to get a real sense of life in an Irish family and community. Meals will be provided along with a packed lunch as needed. Many families are living at a walking distance from the projects while others can be based a bit further out of town. In this case volunteers are either given lifts, use bicycles or local transportation (cost covered by participant). Family come in all shapes and sizes (e.g. parents and children, single host mother etc.). Participants usually have a single room but may, on occasion share a bedroom (twin beds) with another programme participant (same gender).

    Comida y bebida

    Host family provides breakfast, pack lunch and dinner.

    Acceso a Internet

    Buen acceso al lugar del proyecto

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    Boletos de avión

    El aeropuerto más cercano es Cork Airport (ORK) en Cork. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Irlanda. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viaje

    Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Irlanda proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

    Vacunas

    Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Irlanda, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Irlanda. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

    Detalles a la llegada

    2024 Arrival Dates:

    April 29th

    May 20th

    June 10th

    July 1st    

    July 15th

    July 29th

    September 9th

    October 7th

    November 4th



    Arrival in Cork airport:

    Participants are picked up by a driver who will be waiting with a sign displaying the participants’ name. Participants are transferred to a hostel, located in Cork city centre.

    Arrival at different airport

    Volunteers who arrived at a different airport (Dublin, Shannon, Kerry, Waterford) need to make their own way to Cork. It is very easy to join Cork city from Dublin airport as there are buses from just outside the arrival terminal in Dublin that go directly to Cork city centre. Detailed information on transfers to Cork will be provided by CTL Ireland.

    First day and Overnight in Cork city

    Volunteers stay at a pre-booked hostel for their first night in Cork city. The hostel is located in the city centre, a very short walk from all the shops and attractions of the city. After checking in, participants have some free time to rest and to discover Cork city. A welcome dinner is generally organised on the first night.

    Second Day: Orientation and Transfer to Project

    On the morning of their second day, participants will take part in a comprehensive orientation workshop which lasts 3 to 4 hours followed by a walking tour. Participants are then transferred to their project by public transportation.

    Disponibilidad
    Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

    Cuotas del programa

    4 semanas (estancia min.) 1.985€
    5 semanas 2.245€
    6 semanas 2.505€
    7 semanas 2.765€
    8 semanas 3.025€
    9 semanas 3.285€
    10 semanas 3.545€
    11 semanas 3.805€
    12 semanas 4.065€
    13 semanas 4.325€
    14 semanas (estancia max.) 4.585€
    Cuota promedio 411€/semana

    Cuotas del programa

    411€ cuotas semanales 4 - 14 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

    Métodos de pago

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    Duración

    4 - 14 semanas

    Depósito

    El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


    Pago final

    El pago final se acordará con CTL Ireland durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    CTL Ireland

    Perfecto 4.6 rating (16 reseñas)

    Agencia - fundada en 2017

    Verificado por Volunteer World

      Ratio de respuesta por debajo de la media

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    Idiomas hablados: Inglés

    sobre la organización

    CTL Ireland is an Irish based organisation committed to promote responsible volunteering in local projects in Ireland.

    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    Who we are & what we do

     CTL Ireland – the Center for Travel and Learning - is an Irish based organisation committed to promote responsible volunteering in Irish communities. Our staff has years of experience supporting international volunteers and placing them in local projects. We are driven to provide a positive and sustainable impact alongside our local partners. Our volunteer programs involve an immersion within local communities and the Irish culture. The programs allow participants contribute their skills and energy to support local projects in achieving their goals. Programs are also designed to encourage participants to learn and reflect on their experience. We support individuals and groups all throughout their program, from the orientation workshop until the final evaluation. All volunteers start their program in friendly and vibrant city of Cork before joining their host project.

     Why volunteering in Ireland?

    • Safe
    • Friendly
    • English speaking
    • Strong sense of community
    • Huge social & environmental challenges despite the economic growth
    • Rich and diverse culture
    • Wonderful landscapes
    • Attractive excursions and activities during free time
    • Easy access through air travel
    • Youngest population in Europe

    Ireland is a wonderful country; it is safe, friendly, English speaking, rich in heritage, history and culture. From vibrant, exciting cities to spectacular countryside – it’s a magical place to visit. It’s also a wonderful place to stay and immerse yourself. The best part of an experience in Ireland is probably connecting with local people. Visitors find Irish people friendly, welcoming and very supportive. As an Irish saying goes: “there are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t yet met.” We are proud to promote Ireland abroad as the exciting, beautiful and welcoming country that it is.

    Ireland may be a “developed” country but the country is also facing huge social and environmental challenges. Despite the economic recovery, Ireland remains a hugely unequal society. There is in Ireland a strong sense of community with many inspiring initiatives taking place at local level. CTL Ireland selects very specific community based projects where participants can have an authentic and worthwhile experience.

     Meaningful local projects

     We have carefully selected a number of host projects which provide participants with worthwhile and challenging volunteer work programmes. Our projects are focused on making a positive impact in local communities. Projects include:

    • Centres for people with disabilities
    • Farms promoting sustainable food production
    • Charities supporting the most vulnerable people
    • Women empowerment projects
    • Summer camps with children
    • Homework clubs with refugee children
    • Arts Centres promoting the Arts and creativity in the community

    Our commitments

    • Selection of projects which positively impact the community
    • Worthwhile volunteer work programme
    • Comprehensive orientation on arrival
    • Ongoing support from project mentor
    • Back-up support from CTL Ireland staff
    • 24/7 emergency support
    • Risk Management and Emergency Procedures in place
    • Affordable fees including pick up in Cork Airport, transfer to project, accommodation and food

     Who are we looking for?

     Immersing yourself in a new culture and volunteering in a local project is a challenging experience! We are looking for people with the following characteristics:

    • Willingness to adapt to a different culture
    • Hard working
    • Genuine desire to contribute to positive change
    • Flexible and patient
    • At least an Intermediate level of English
    • Participants must be over 18 years old when programme starts

    16 reseñas · rating4.6

    Thibaut Favre de Thierrens rating4

    2021 at Animal Rescue & Community Development Helper

    I spent three weeks at Castleisland working at charity shop and in other projects like restauration, it was definitely a profound human experience. The most thing which was improved was my understanding not necessarily my speaking, because there is a real difference between daily English and the ...
    Marco Fornai rating4.6

    2024 at Charity Shop Helper

    The organization with CTL Ireland worked really well, i found the welcome and the orientation workshop very interesting and useful to understand the meaning of the volunteering activity. I worked in Sue Ryder Charity Shop in Clonmel, it has been an excellent experience; inside the shop i had the ...
    Elizabeth Pippin rating3.2

    2024 at Charity Shop Helper

    My trip to Ireland and the 8 weeks I lived there was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life! I loved working in the Charity Shop, the older volunteers whom I worked with are amazing human beings, I fell in love with each of them! I loved connecting with the clients who came in to shop. As ...
    Laure Kaspar rating5

    2023 at Helping People with Special Needs

    Highly recommended . The staff are open, supporting and very flexible. All residents UNIQUE with different modes of communication. If you like nature and welcoming people Ireland is definitely a country to visit. Laure Kaspar from ...
    Jules Sabahi rating5

    2023 at Charity Shop Helper

    I think I changed a lot there and I became more independent and sure of what I was worth. Irish people are all very nice and enjoyable because it changes a lot with other European countries. Moreover, there are such outstanding touristic places in Ireland that deserve to be visited. Finally, ...
    Simon Hackelsberger rating4.6

    2023 at Helping People with Special Needs

    If you are looking for some enjoyable and wholesome experiences with welcoming and loving people this is it! Where I was the accommodations allowed for privacy and the staff was very supportive, trying to make everything possible for ...

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