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Volunteering in Portugal - Caring for Rescued Animals

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Come join a team of international volunteers and local animal welfare experts in a pioneer project set in the vast countryside of sunny Portugal. You will live and work at an animal and plant sanctuary in the heart of the Santarém district, designed as a haven for stray, neglected, or mistreated animals such as dogs, cats, horses, sheep, goats, chickens, chinchillas, rabbits, turkeys, and turtle d...

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Program Highlights

Care for animals that have been rescued from neglect or abuse.

Gain knowledge about species-appro­priate animal keeping.

Support the restora­tion of the natural habitat for native plants and wildlife.

Enjoy a stay in glorious, sun-drenched Portugal—close to the city of Santarém.

Contribute to the adoption of stray, abandoned, or rescued animals.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Portugal
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Reforestation
  • Tree Planting
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

1

First volunteering experience

August 01, 2023by: Zoé PUSSACQ - FranceProgram: Volunteering in Portugal - Caring for Rescued Animals
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It was my first time volunteering for an organisation, and it was so great! People are lovely in the sanctuary, animals are well taking care of, and participating to this is really benefiting! It is only the beginning for this sanctuary, and I can't wait to go back soon to see all the changes and improvement of the place, and helping again these amazing people.

Woman holding a catBaby chicken in a cage2 young dog pups laying down & playfighting

Program Details

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Locations

  • Portugal

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Training
  • Assistance Booking Travel

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Salary & Compensation

No salary

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Portuguese

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Other
  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

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Come join a team of international volunteers and local animal welfare experts in a pioneer project set in the vast countryside of sunny Portugal. You will live and work at an animal and plant sanctuary in the heart of the Santarém district, designed as a haven for stray, neglected, or mistreated animals such as dogs, cats, horses, sheep, goats, chickens, chinchillas, rabbits, turkeys, and turtle doves. You will help with the day-to-day care of the animals, planting native trees and shrubs to help rebuild natural ecosystems along the 27 hectares of sanctuary land, and supporting the resocialization and rehoming of once stray or mistreated animals. Together with international and local volunteers and professionals, you will take on daily tasks such as cleaning the animal enclosures, tr...

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