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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
9 Feb 2026
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Reply rate
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Feedback
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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Description
2 volunteers wanted, for 2 weeks, 21 Feb - 8 March
Animal sanctuary in Matakana, New Zealand: Our animal sanctuary that is looking for two wonderful volunteers to help with animal care from February 21 - March 8.
We're located in Matakana, north of Auckland. Excellent accommodation, beautiful surroundings, plenty of animal cuddles! Please contact us asap if you can book for these dates. Thanks, we look forward to hearing from you. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Light gardening
Animal Care
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Situated in beautiful rural Matakana, surrounded by native bush, you'll meet native birds and lots of loving animals!
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Help
Because we are an animal sanctuary for rescued animals, the work is physical: feeding animals, cleaning their areas, picking up pooh, etc. There may sometimes be gardening or cutting grass, etc. If you have skills with a hammer and tools, or cooking, that's a great bonus! Must love animals.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Modern eco-home situated on 32 acres of beautiful native bush. Private Bedroom and deck within our large lodge type house. Great quality housing. Shared healthy delicious meals with our family. Vegetarians and Vegans welcome.
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What else ...
There are great bushwalks and even a waterfall to enjoy.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
Can easily park here, but accommodation is better in the house. No external electricity
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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I don't know what to say about the hosts, they're just really good persons, always willing to help and teach, we truly … read more
We were incredibly lucky to have Alvaro and Elena come to volunteer with us. They're the best! Always willing to do whatever needed to be done; VERY quick to learn, and did a great at everything asked of them. Excellent communication, very friendly, fit in easily. We were able to go away for a week and leave them in sole … read more
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I don't know what to say about the hosts, they're just really good persons, always willing to help and teach, we truly … read more
We were incredibly lucky to have Alvaro and Elena come to volunteer with us. They're the best! Always willing to do whatever needed to be done; VERY quick to learn, and did a great at everything asked of them. Excellent communication, very friendly, fit in easily. We were able to go away for a week and leave them in sole … read more
