A rustic house with a red roof nestles among lush green vegetation, set against tall, forested mountains beneath a clear, bright blue sky.
A woman in casual gray clothing sits on stone steps outdoors, affectionately hugging a large gray dog. They appear content, surrounded by greenery and wooden railings.
Two cats, one black and one white, are lying side by side on a colorful patterned rug in a cozy, warmly lit room with wooden furniture.
A person wearing green gloves tends to a large white dog inside a metal cage. The surroundings look like an animal shelter or veterinary facility.
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Share stories and learn how to foster stray dogs with a charity in Mulazzo, Italy

  • Last activity : 15 Sep 2025

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm in the Lunigiana hills near a town called Montereggio. I've opened a small family-run B&B with a dog boarding facility, as well as a shelter where stray dogs are taken in, cared for, and then found a good home! What I'm looking for is a cultural exchange (providing room and board for myself) as far as the dog shelter part is concerned (a non-profit activity), cleaning the pens, removing waste and disinfecting, washing their bowls and restocking them with clean water, changing their blankets and washing their beds every morning, and then taking care of the dogs by brushing them, washing them, and walking them! We also do crafts and light sewing to make items to bring to our stalls (no sales, donations only) to support the shelter and dog care costs! Outside, a vegetable garden is set up to be tended daily, providing organic food year-round, and of course, there's a chicken coop with fresh eggs every day!
    There's so much to do, so we're looking for volunteers with some experience who want to live immersed in nature and interact with the animals all day. Volunteers with a car are recommended, and they're willing to stay for a minimum of four weeks (to avoid spending too much time training new people).
    Anyone interested in this wonderful experience is welcome!
    Please note that workawayers will not assist with paying guests or with the maintenance of the spaces used by paying guests.

    The exchange offers meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and lodging (a room with bathroom and TV), both at the host's expense. Volunteering is required for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 full days off. During these days, workawayers will be free and will not receive daily meals.

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    Mi trovo sulle colline lunigianesi vicino ad un paese che si chiama Montereggio , ho aperto un piccolo B&b a gestione familiare con annessa pensione per cani , e anche un rifugio dove vengono accolti cani randagi, vengono curati e poi si cerca per loro una buona famiglia di adottanti! Quello che cerco è uno scambio culturale (offrendo vitto e alloggio da parte mia), per quello che riguarda la parte del rifugio per cani (attività no profit) , provvedendo alla pulizia dei box, rimuovendo i liquami e disinfettando, lavando le loro ciotole e ripristinandole con acqua pulita, si cambiano le coperte e si lavano le cucce ogni mattina, e poi ci si occupa dei cagnolini spazzolandoli lavandoli e portandoli a passeggio! Inoltre si fanno lavoretti di artigianato e piccolo cucito per realizzare oggetti da portare ai nostri banchetti (no vendita, solo donazioni) per autosostenere le spese del rifugio e il mantenimento dei cagnolini! All'esterno viene allestito un orto di cui occuparsi ogni giorno che fornisce cibo biologico per tutto l'anno, e poi non poteva mancare il pollaio con uova fresche ogni giorno!
    Le cose da fare sono tante e per questo si cercano dei volontari con un minimo di esperienza che vogliano vivere immersi nella natura e a contatto con gli animali tutto il giorno, meglio se automuniti , e disposti a soggiornare per un minimo di 4 settimane (onde evitare di passare troppo tempo a formare nuove persone) ...
    Chi fosse interessato a fare questa bellissima esperienza sarà il benvenuto!
    Specifico che i workawayer non aiuteranno con gli ospiti paganti o con la manutenzione degli spazi utilizzati dagli ospiti paganti.
    Si offrono nello scambio vitto ( colazione, pranzo e cena)e alloggio ( camera con bagno e tv)entrambi in struttura, a carico dell'host. Invece per quello che riguarda il volontariato sono richieste 5h al giorno x 5 giorni alla settimana con 2 giorni interi fi riposo nei quali i workawayer saranno liberi e non godranno dei pasti giornalieri.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Charity work
    Culture
    Farming
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Writing
    Plant care
    Photography
    Performing arts
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We will also carry out charitable activities to cover all the expenses necessary to support the fostered strays, such as creating objects that will then be displayed at markets or other events we will participate in together. I also hope to learn about new lifestyles and other cultures, and to listen to the stories of others.

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    Si svolgeranno attività sociali di beneficenza per sostenere tutte le spese necessarie al mantenimento dei randagi accolti, es: realizzazioni di oggetti che saranno poi esposti ai mercatini o altri eventi ai quali parteciperemo insieme...
    Altrettanto io spero di imparare stili di vita nuovi altre culture, e di poter ascoltare il trascorso degli altri....

  • Charity

    Registered charity

    This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

  • Help

    Help

    We're looking for people willing to help with cleaning and sanitizing dog kennels (some experience and appropriate clothing are required), dog contact, handling and walking, gardening, and lawn mowing.
    Managing social media and charity raffles.

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    Si cercano persone volenterose di aiutare a pulire i box dei cani e di sanificazione ( si chiede un minimo di esperienza e dotazione propria di abbigliamento adatto), contatto voi cani, manipolazione e passeggiate insieme, cura dell'orto e taglio erba.
    Gestione dei social e di lotterie di beneficenza.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Intermediate
    English: Beginner
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Francese di buon livello Inglese livello scolastico

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Room with bathroom, satellite TV and Wi-Fi, sheets, towels and cleaning products (which must be carried out by the workwayers)

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    Camera con bagno , TV satellitare e wifi, lenzuola, asciugamani e prodotti per la pulizia ( che dovrà essere effettuata dai workwayer)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Connessione wifi satellitare

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Il camper può essere parcheggiato qui o nel paese limitrofe

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Di piccola taglia purché siano ben gestiti

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Sarah Pino Pio Misia Anna

Host ref number: 336745779177

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A woman in casual gray clothing sits on stone steps outdoors, affectionately hugging a large gray dog. They appear content, surrounded by greenery and wooden railings.
Two cats, one black and one white, are lying side by side on a colorful patterned rug in a cozy, warmly lit room with wooden furniture.
A rustic house with a red roof nestles among lush green vegetation, set against tall, forested mountains beneath a clear, bright blue sky.
A person wearing green gloves tends to a large white dog inside a metal cage. The surroundings look like an animal shelter or veterinary facility.

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