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Description
We are an animal refuge based in the Souss Valley, Morocco, near Agadir. We care for over 1100 animals, mostly dogs but also cats, donkeys, and other animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will spend time working alongside local Moroccans so have the opportunity to improve your French and Darija, enjoy excellent Moroccan cuisine and see how life in the countryside and villages is lived.
Your life will be enriched by working with the wonderful and affectionate beldi dogs.
Help
We need help caring for the animals, the fun things like grooming and socialising them but also the not such fun things such as cleaning up after them and giving medication, tending injuries etc. The dogs are generally loving and return your care with buckets of affection.
We also need help publicising our activities in order to support fundraising, taking photos and videos of the animals and posting them on facebook, instagram etc, and there may be the opportunity to help us with construction of new animal enclosures.
It is not easy and sometimes not pleasant work. As a registered charity we rely 100% on donations to run and if we are to accept volunteers, they must be prepared to work hard in exchange for accommodation and food.
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
Berber: Fluent
German: Fluent
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will stay on a small citrus farm where around 300 of the dogs and most of the other animals live. Food will be provided (excellent Moroccan cuisine). You will have your own self contained or shared rooms with ensuite bathroom and small kitchen if you prefer to cook your own meals occasionally.
What else ...
On days off you can visit nearby Agadir (1 hour away), or Taroudant (1 hour away) and if you surf the coast north of Agadir (90 minutes away) is famous worldwide for the waves during the winter months. There is public transport available.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet connection can be very good..... but it can also be very poor.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We have lots of dogs, cats, donkeys etc so it is not a good idea to bring another dog as there are always issues, especially if there is a risk that a dog will chase or harm cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
