Volunteering in Portugal - Caring for Rescued Animals

Once you arrive at the property entrance, you will be welcomed by a staff member. More volunteers may join on the same start date. Once all the new participants have arrived, the team will introduce themselves, give you basic knowledge about the sanctuary, and you will be given an orientation tour. After the orientation, you can take some time to get to know the other participants, get comfortable in your room, and familiarize yourself.

• Cleaning animal enclosures
• Feeding animals
• Socialization of resident animals
• Walking dogs
• Removing invasive species
• Planting trees
• Taking care of the flower garden
• Property maintenance and repairs
• Bush clearing
• Forest maintenance
• Deep cleaning of the volunteer accommodation is offered weekly, but volunteers will do their part

Up to 6 international volunteers at a time can work on this project. In addition, two staff members are on-site during the day. Occasionally, you will be supported by local volunteers who do not live in the volunteer house.

Room types:

• a single room
• a double room
• shared room with two bunk beds

The double room is usually only occupied by one person or couples traveling together.

In the shared space, all genders are accommodated together. The washing machine, one bathroom, and kitchen are shared by all volunteers. The kitchen includes a fridge, stove, oven, and microwave. The living room is also a shared space and has a TV with Netflix and games.

A vegetarian diet is required. No meat or fish products may be consumed. All diets that take this into account are welcome. As you are responsible for your own diet, it is up to you to manage any allergies you may have. However, we do ask that you inform the Natucate team of any known allergies.