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**Free places
From 21 May until 1 June***
from 1 July until 17 july ***
from 1 October ***
Stay in a animal sanctuary and help us take care of the animals, dogs, cats and farm animals in need.
Experience in living in a house inside the shelter be surrounded by dogs and learn about animal welfare in Greece.
This is an open shelter, surrounded by calm and rural environment there are no cages and the dogs are free to move around in designated areas according to their compatibility. We treat the dogs as family members and we all become a big family.
You can experience the interaction with the dogs, play with them, take them for a walk to the calm and rural surroundings of or take them to a trip to the beach.
You will learn how take care of the dogs and deal with all kind of characters of dogs. There is always guidance and support as in the adjadent house of the shelter, lives the shelter founder and local volounteer.
There are activities all day long, but can be divided in morning and late afteroon shift.
If you love animals and want to have a deep connection with them, this is the place to be!
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You volunteer for 5 days of the week on a rota basis so we are unable to tell you which days until you arrive. You get two full days off per week but these days are not necessarily consecutive. You may spend your free time as you wish.
Chalkidiki is a tourist destination and there are many beautiful beaches and places to visit.
The shelter is located in a non residential area, mostly rural and offers opportunity for walks in nature.
There is bus connection with Thessaloniki and with other cities in Chalkidiki, mainly with Nea Kallikratia.
The airport is a 15 min car drive from the shelter. We provide pick up from the airport, even at weekends and for evening flights.
Nea Kallikratia is the seaside city, which is nearest to the shelter, it is a 12 min car ride. There are organized beaches and local restaurants and social events available there.
There is also a village in a 15 minutes walk from the shelter, where there are bakeries, mini markets, coffe shops and pharmacy.
Help
Volunteer and make a lasting impact on the well-being of our dogs and cats and other animals (goats, chickens) through dedicated care and support.
Gain hands-on experience and learn basic care procedures, expanding your skills and knowledge in animal welfare
As a volunteer you will be expected to help with the day to day running of the shelter.
There's a lot of cleaning up to do, along with feeding, giving medication, looking out for signs of illness, brushing the dogs, spent time with the dogs. Socializing with dogs and walking with them is also something one can do.
In the first days you will be shown exactly how the shelter works and you will get to know the founder, other volunteers and the animals.
In general, your tasks will include the activities such as feeding the dogs and cats, cleaning the dog's areas, brushing the animals when needed, taking care of sick animals, walks with the dogs or assisting with social media posts.
Please be aware that you have to be physically fit to do the tasks , for example, to be able to lift and carry a bucket full of feed/water ( during feeding) etc.
During your daily work, you will usually take care of common tasks at the shelter, assist with online activities such as social media posts, and procure much-needed supplies for the shelter (e.g. food, fur brushes, leashes, etc.).
You will also spoil the four-legged friends with lots of love and affection, play sessions and walks. This will socialize them and make them adoptable so they can find a permanent home with a loving family as soon as possible.
To participate in the project, you do not need any previous experience. Only the joy of working with animals and the ability to work well in a team is necessary.
We expect our volunteers to be punctual, flexible, physically fit, attentive and keen to learn.
In return we will be there to support you and to show you how to complete your daily tasks to get the most from your stay.
No special equipment is required. Only clothes and shoes appropriate to the season in which you are travelling. Winter - conditions can be cold and wet and therefore muddy. Summer - the weather is hot and humid and much time is spent outdoors. Whatever the season - ALWAYS wear sensible shoes that give support and comfort.
Typical day
The dogs are divided into 5 sections –
Each of our volunteers take part in the daily duties, based on their experience. For example:
• Food preparation,Feeding, Pick up the feeding bowls
• Administering medication
• Cleaning the living areas
• Providing water throughout the day
• General observation and daily caring
• Cleaning and feeding of the other animals (goats, cats, chickens)
• Walking the dogs
Despite this being predominantly a husbandry focused placement there is ample opportunity each day to help with clinical aspects, when there is interest in this matter. Some of these activities include:
• Flushing and cleaning wounds
• Cleaning, bandaging and monitoring improvement of injuries
• Administering specialized medications
• Treating dogs with long term diseases
Each day is different. We never know what the day will bring and flexibility is key. Therefore it is not possible to give a timetable.
Languages
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We are a very small animal shelter. We have accommodation only for animals and our founder.
We can host max 2 Volunteers, in an adjacent 60 qm house. There is a double bed room and a single bed room and one separate WC in the house, a fridge and a washing mashine.
The sanctuary is situated in a rural/ non residential area so it's generally peaceful and tranquil. There are simple cooking facilities and in the 60 qm house is where the 6 foster cats of the shelter live.
So expect to have cat therapy sessions while you are staying in the shelter house. The guesthouse has no TV and no Radio - on purpose. But is has good and free internet. You are expected to be quiet and not noisy.
Food and beverages:
• tea, water
• greek olive oil
• basic vegeterian food such as rice, potatoes, lentils, chick peas, vegetables, fruits,
We provide one cooked meal per day, and the food supplies and kitchen facilities to cook yourself for the other 2 meals.
We are always looking for skilled craftsmen, artists, photographers, social media specialists or caretakers - there is nearly nothing we won't find helpful. Your stay will be 2 to 6 weeks - time to leave your footprint here.
What else ...
Essentials are honesty, truthfulness and reliability. We expect you to communicate open and non violent. We prefer quiet and clean people. It is a non smoking area and house, no drugs, no noise, no excess of alcohol. If you are in a camper, you have the opportunity to camp outside the shelter , it is a safe area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is a landline with wifi connection and the volunteers are meant to stay in a separate 60 sqm house where the wifi is available 24/7
Space for parking camper vans
There is the opportunity if you travel in campervan to stay in the area outside the shelter, it is a safe and quiet area
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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My typical day at the refuge started at 6:30 am, where we began by feeding the dogs, providing clean water, and cleaning their enclosures. Morning tasks usually wrapped… read more
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My typical day at the refuge started at 6:30 am, where we began by feeding the dogs, providing clean water, and cleaning their enclosures. Morning tasks usually wrapped… read more
My own dog is a little… read more
Diamanto and Thomas were very kind to me and I learned a lot from them.
At the beginning it was a bit difficult to wake up and start working that early in the morning, but in the summer it is very hot during the day, so I was glad that the work was done before the… read more
They are great hosts and I felt really welcomed and needed! I didn’t have a lot of experiences with dogs, but they prepared and introduced me well with the dogs and showed me how to behave. Although the beginning was a bit overwhelmed with all the dogs, I… read more
