Animal Shelter Assistance

location
2 - 12 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Bueno 4.2  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta muy alto

Puntos Relevantes

  • Support dog and cat shelters in a city with over 2 million abandoned animals
  • Bring a real contribution to amazing animal projects
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world

Puntos Relevantes

  • Support dog and cat shelters in a city with over 2 million abandoned animals
  • Bring a real contribution to amazing animal projects
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world
  • Learn Greek and develop your language skills
  • Experience the Greek culture in the vibrant and famous city of Athens


  • Especialmente adecuado para

    Edad 18+
    Solteros y solteras
    Parejas
    50+

    Sobre el programa

    If you are a strong animal rights supporter and you want to give your time and love to these animals then you will fit perfect among the local volunteers in the shelters.

    Join the Animal Care Program in Athens, Greece! This program offers a fantastic opportunity to support local organizations dedicated to caring for our furry four-legged friends and other endangered animals that have been lost or abandoned. In 2017, research showed that there are approximately 3.8 ...

    Sobre el programa

    Join the Animal Care Program in Athens, Greece! This program offers a fantastic opportunity to support local organizations dedicated to caring for our furry four-legged friends and other endangered animals that have been lost or abandoned. In 2017, research showed that there are approximately 3.8 million stray cats and dogs throughout Greece, with nearly 2 million in Athens alone. The high number of abandoned animals makes these shelters indispensable, but they are often overcrowded and under-resourced, relying heavily on volunteers to manage daily tasks.

    Your role as a volunteer will involve socializing and training the animals, many of whom may have experienced trauma, violence, neglect, or illness. The mission is to make them feel loved, stimulate them, and help them build trust in people again. The ultimate goal of these shelters is to ensure the well-being of the animals and improve their behavior, making them more social and increasing their chances of being adopted into a loving permanent home.

    Your assistance and support to the local staff and volunteers will be crucial in keeping the shelter running smoothly, ensuring that all animals receive the attention they need and that the shelter remains well-maintained and clean.

    What to Expect:

    • Animal Socialization: Spend time playing and socializing with the animals, helping them build trust in people and improve their behavior.

    • Feeding and Care: Feed the animals and ensure they are clean and healthy.

    • Walking the Animals: Take the dogs for walks, providing them with exercise and social interaction.

    • Support Adoption Events: Assist with organizing and running adoption events to help find new homes for the animals.

    • Promote Adoptions: Take photos and videos of the dogs and cats to help promote their adoption through social media and other channels.

    Daily Tasks:

    • Play and Socialize: Engage with the animals through play and socialization to help them become more comfortable around people.

    • Feed and Clean: Provide food for the animals and maintain cleanliness in their living areas.

    • Walk the Dogs: Take the dogs on regular walks to ensure they get the necessary exercise and interaction.

    • Assist with Adoption Events: Help organize and participate in events aimed at finding new homes for the animals.

    • Capture and Share: Take photos and videos of the animals to create promotional content that highlights their personalities and encourages adoption.

    Why Join?

    • Make an Impact: Help improve the lives of abandoned and rescued animals, giving them a second chance at finding a loving home.

    • Gain Experience: Develop skills in animal care, socialization, and shelter management.

    • Cultural Immersion: Experience the rich culture of Athens while making a meaningful contribution to animal welfare.

    Ready to Help Care for Animals in Athens?


    Día típico

    After the initial orientation, you will join the morning or afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. A typical daily schedule will look ...

    Día típico

    After the initial orientation, you will join the morning or afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. A typical daily schedule will look as follows:

    07:30 am – 11:30 am | Breakfast at the volunteer’s accommodation

    10:00 am – 13:30 pm | (1)Travel to project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project or (2) Explore the city, relax or enroll in other activities if you have an afternoon project

    13:30 pm | Enjoy your lunch at the accommodation

    02:30 pm – 07:30 pm | (1) Travel to project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project or (2) Explore the city, relax or enroll in other activities if you have a morning project

    19:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Dinner at the accommodation. After dinner, you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.


    Actividades de tiempo libre

    Athens is the historical capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation and Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities but, today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the ...

    Actividades de tiempo libre

    Athens is the historical capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation and Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities but, today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multicultural modern personality as well as the infrastructure and facilities.

    The perfect Mediterranean climate with the legendary greek sunlight, the unique combination of glorious history with modern, urban innovation, the coexistence of great culture with astonishing natural beauty.

    You will have so much to discover during your program… Enjoy your free mornings or afternoons as well as the weekends to explore all the city has to offer!


    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

    Restricciones de nacionalidad

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

    Tiempo dedicado

    Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios de ImpacTrip

    • Pick up from the international airport & transfer to the accommodation on Sundays
    • Accommodation at a female or mixed-gender shared room in a hostel
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)
    • Shared use of common spaces, gorgeous terrace, and free WIFI
    • Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Greece and its culture, volunteer experience, overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)
    • Guided city tour
    • The best tips to discover the city!
    • Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project
    • Introduction on the first day of volunteering
    • Ongoing support throughout the stay
    • 24h/7 emergency support

    Recogida en el aeropuerto Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

    If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

    We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect.

    Alojamiento

    Volunteers stay accommodated in a youth hostel located in the heart of Athens, only a 5-minute from Omonia Square where the second most central metro stop is, right next to Psirri neighborhood and a 30 minute walk to Acropolis. The neighborhood offers everything you will need, supermarkets, bars, local coffee shops, shopping malls, ATMs, access to all transportation means. The airport is just 45 minutes away by public transportation.

    This youth hostel has dormitory-style rooms accommodating from 8-10 participants (female and mixed) and private rooms (available for upgrades upon request. Bathrooms are in each room and shared with the rest of the people in your room).

    The hostel offers a bar area and sitting area, a communal kitchen for those that want to cook and also rooms with balconies to relax and a rooftop with the most amazing views of Acropolis.

    Comida y bebida

    We will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hostel every day. 
    The menu consists of local food, a mixture of meat, fish and fresh vegetables and everyday the volunteers can try various meals made in Greek style. In case of diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant the hostel can accommodate your needs, after informing them in advance. Breakfast is served in buffet style and includes cereal, yogurt, seasonal fruits, jams, honey, bread, cakes/cookies, milk, tea, coffee, juices, eggs, cheese.

    Acceso a Internet

    Buen acceso al lugar del proyecto

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    Boletos de avión

    El aeropuerto más cercano es Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) en Athens. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Grecia. 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 Grecia proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

    Vacunas

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

    Detalles a la llegada

    Our Greek programs start on the Sunday before the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month AND every Sunday from May to the end of August.

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

    Cuotas del programa

    2 semanas (estancia min.) 1.390€
    3 semanas 1.755€
    4 semanas 2.120€
    5 semanas 2.485€
    6 semanas 2.850€
    7 semanas 3.215€
    8 semanas 3.580€
    9 semanas 3.945€
    10 semanas 4.310€
    11 semanas 4.675€
    12 semanas (estancia max.) 5.040€
    Cuota promedio 557€/semana

    Cuotas del programa

    557€ cuotas semanales 2 - 12 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

    Métodos de pago

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    Duración

    2 - 12 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 ImpacTrip 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)

    ImpacTrip

    Bueno 4.2 rating (70 reseñas)

    Agencia - fundada en 2015

    Verificado por Volunteer World

      Ratio de respuesta muy alto

    Coordinado por

    Cristiana

    Idiomas hablados: Inglés, Español, Portugués

    sobre la organización

    ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

    We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

    We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

    We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

    Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

    70 reseñas · rating4.2

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    I recommend this experience to absolutely anyone, it was the best of my life. The first week my placement was in a Skatepark in Cascais, so I had to catch a train and then a bus. Although it was good and the commute was fine, I didn't feel comfortable at the beggining so I asked to switch to a ...
    Martin Hag rating3.6

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    The people working there were really supportive and genuinely wish for you to have a good experience. My first day was an introduction to the area, possibility to get help with the tickets for the public transports and a guided tour of Lisbon. They also have communication chats for you to contact ...
    Thomas Payne rating3.2

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    Isabel Hager rating2.6

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    Louise Rivet rating1.8

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    Unfortunately, my experience was not the best one. The lodging was too far from the project; we had to travel almost two hours to get there. The classes were not organized. After one week, and following my request, I was assigned to a school which was fine but still one hour bus and metro to get ...
    Lian Van Haaster rating1.4

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