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Hello! We are a private shelter providing a safe haven for several hundred dogs. All of these dogs have come to us because they have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. This shelter is non profit and relies 100% on donations and volunteer support.
This is a very busy place and a lot happens everyday, volunteers must be prepared to work at any time of the day (except on your day off, of course). We are looking for people who can work as part of a team, but are also happy to take initiative and work well by themselves.
We are looking for people who are animal lovers and aren't afraid of getting their hands (and everything else) dirty. The facilities at the shelter are minimal as our main focus is on the care of the dogs, while we can't give you a 5* stay, we can promise you a life changing experience!
** We are particularly interested in people who have experience in the following fields:
- Veterinary care
- Building and maintenance (electricity, metal, woodwork, water systems)
- Animal care
We also welcome people who are interested in developing their skills in any of the above.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During your stay with us, you will:
Learn about the plight of the animals in Greece
Learn how to properly care for dogs
Learn about diseases that are common to dogs living in Greece, the effects, symptoms and treatment
Learn how to work with limited resources
Understand canine behaviour
Experience the life of strays in Greece
Develop practical skills such as building and fixing different things around the shelter.
Make a huge difference to the lives of the strays of Greece!
Help
Feeding the dogs in the morning
Making sure all dogs have water access
Giving medication to dogs
In the winter, keeping dogs warm and dry
Picking up poo (lots)
Washing lots and lots of dog blankets
Extra afternoon jobs (bathing dogs who need it, photographing dogs, general cleaning)
Organising and cleaning the kitchen and main entrance area
Cooking for the dogs
Tending to puppies, cats and special needs dogs
Building dog houses
Supporting maintenance work of the shelter
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Greek: Fluent
English: FluentThis 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 offer accommodation in an apartment in the local town of Messini, and a house not far from the shelter. There is space for up to 2 volunteers in the apartment and 5 in the house, so you could be sharing with others (male and female).
We can provide the food so that you can cook 3 meals per day if you wish.
There are bicycles available for use. The apartment is a 30 minute walk or 10 minute cycle from the shelter.
What else ...
There is a lovely sandy beach Bouka not too far away (you can cycle there). There are lots of buses available from Messini to Pylos, Kalamata, Polilimnio weaterfalls, Ancient Messini etc.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
There is space to park a campervan, however we are unable to provide electrical hook up or any other camping facilities.
Can possibly accept pets
We can accept workawayers with their own dogs, however they should be aware that there will be many other dogs around and any dog visitors should be friendly and most importantly sterilised.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours per week
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It was such an experience, which we could not have lived anywhere else. We have discover a world and understand the issues of stray dogs in Greece. The people there are doing an admirable job and demonstrate… read more
Once you realize how much purpose the work at DASH gives you… read more
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It was such an experience, which we could not have lived anywhere else. We have discover a world and understand the issues of stray dogs in Greece. The people there are doing an admirable job and demonstrate… read more
Once you realize how much purpose the work at DASH gives you… read more
This was a wonderful experience.
I love dogs. Simple as that.
Here you can't help but love the dogs and the people who run and help at the shelter. Andreas and Katerina had A LOT on their plate, yet still, were on hand always, to help and listen. I got there and from… read more
Personally I loved everything about it.
I was able to help in many different ways. Build floors and… read more
The plan was to stay for tree weeks with Katharina, Andreas and all the dogs, but at the end I was there for almost two mounth.
I just can recommended this place to everyone who likes animals, wants to do something useful and wants to make some very special experiences.
Help is needed and with… read more
Thank you and I hope everyone is well in the house of Survivors !
My message is written with too many feelings in me but seriously GO HELP in this place !
I have never seen people work so hard (non-stop!) like Katerina and Andreas.
I have never learned so much about myself, about others, about everything.
I don't… read more
I am happy that you exist and work in Greece for the wellbeing of the dogs. I was shocked many times by the stories that some of them have, yet they all are friendly and love to be with people. I understood how hard it is to manage all the requests - food, cleaning, sicknesses, work,… read more
There is a… read more
