Tres mujeres y dos perros están en el exterior de un refugio de animales. Sonríen e interactúan con los perros en un día soleado, mostrando cariño y felicidad.
Dos hombres pintan una verja metálica al aire libre. Uno lleva sombrero y el otro, gafas y guantes, sonríe a la cámara mientras sostiene pintura y una brocha.
Una silla y una mesa verdes se sientan en un balcón con vistas a una pintoresca ciudad, colinas verdes, casas dispersas, cielo azul, árboles frondosos y esponjosas nubes blancas.
La imagen muestra un dormitorio ordenado con dos camas individuales, ropa de cama gris, una mesilla de noche, almohadas apiladas, una alfombra con motivos florales y una pequeña otomana gris.
Un hombre mayor con camisa amarilla lleva tablones de madera al hombro junto a una alambrada, con un perro paseando detrás de él y edificios al fondo.
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Make a difference while volunteering at our animal shelter in Vlora, Albania

DISPONIBILIDAD

  2025 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos una semana

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Detalles

  • Descripción

    Descripción

    This is a non-profit organization (NGO) founded in 2013 by ing. Liljana and her family in Vlora, Albania, with the mission of ensuring the protection, welfare, and education of animals, primarily stray dogs and cats.

    Liljana founded the organization together with her family, beginning by rescuing stray animals and caring for them alongside her children. What started as a small family effort on their own property has grown into a lifelong mission. To this day, her family remains the heart and main supporters of the animals here

    Our team is made up of six dedicated people: Liljana our CEO, our shelter worker, kennel keeper, intern, shelter maintenance technician, and transport assistant for our animals.

    For over a decade, we have been working to build a culture of respect, care, and coexistence between people and animals, becoming a strong voice for their rights and wellbeing.

    Our Mission:

    1. The protection of animals and, in connection with it, the protection and appreciation of nature.

    2. To carry out activities for the protection of animal rights through promotions, including educational activities in school of every level and category, encouraging solidarity, voluntary work and social aggregation and the development of cultural activities.

    3. To cooperate with the relevant entities charged by the legislation in force with the protection of animals and the protection of faunal resources and the environment.

    4. To promote the perfection of legislation regarding the protection of animals and their welfare.

    5. To take care of the creation and administration of structures for assistance and shelter of animals and the protection of natural ecosystems.

    Our Core Activities involve:
    - CNVR operations and on-site veterinary care.
    - Rescue, treatment, rehabilitation, and rehoming of stray animals.
    - Education programs for children and adults.
    - Long-term & Short-term Volunteer programs.
    - Rehoming and adoption in distance.
    -Reporting cases of animal cruelty to law enforcement.
    - Advocacy of Animal Welfare to the Municipalities in Albania and Albanian citizens to respect the Veterinarian Law.
    - Pursuing efforts to be potential partners with the Municipalities of Albania.

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Trabajo de caridad
    Proyectos artísticos
    Práctica de idiomas
    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Enseñanza
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Cocinar para toda la familia
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento general
  • Intereses

    Intereses

    Agricultura
    Trabajo de caridad
    Deportes de equipo
    Naturaleza
    Montaña
    Acampada
    Ciclismo
    Playa
    Baile
    Fitness
    Senderismo
    Deportes acuáticos
    Yoga / bienestar
    Escritura
    Cuidado de plantas
    Fotografía
    Música
    Idiomas
    Autostop
    Historia
    Jardinería
    Dibujo y pintura
    Bricolaje y manualidades
    Cocina y alimentación
    Carpintería
    Libros
    Blogging
    Arquitectura
    Arte y diseño
    Animales
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Our volunteers come from all over the world, and speak several languages here, including English, Italian, and Albanian. There’s a lot of experience in animal care and nonprofit work, and everyone is happy to share about their culture.

    The shelter was built from the ground up by Liljana as the first private animal shelter in Albania. You will enjoy the contact with dogs and cats and the energy in this place we call Paradise. We will be very happy that you will be part of realizing our mission.

    Albania is a discovered country and full of history. Beyond the work, this is a great place for cultural exchange. The shelter is in the perfect place to access the city and the surrounding areas. We will be able to point you to places where you can experience Albanian culture, traditions, food, and daily life.

    “Bread, Salt, and Heart” - the Albanian slogan for loyalty and hospitality

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    This is a community-based rescue working to give stray and abandoned animals a second chance. Every dog here has their own story and our goal is to provide them with safety, care, and hopefully a loving home.

    With 2-3 staff and many animals in the shelter and outside to look after, volunteers play a huge role in our daily operations.

    The tasks:
    • Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
    • Cleaning kennels, food and water bowls, bedding, and outdoor yard.
    • Bathing and brushing dogs.
    • Training the dogs.
    • Walking the dogs
    • Gardening
    • Helping socialize shy or nervous dogs through calm interaction and gentle play.
    • Organizing and moving supplies.
    • Assisting with cleaning or basic household tasks at the volunteer house.
    • Promote adoptions and share our mission.

    In some situations, you may also help us get new dogs spayed and neutered or to treat stray animals. This might include helping us transport the animals, helping them during recovery at our shelter.

    If you have special skills such as construction, horticultural, photography, social media, communication, cooking crafting, or animal care experience, we’d love for you to use them here.

    Most important!
    Calling all veterinarians of the World to volunteer to the shelter in Vlora.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Inglés: Fluido
    Italiano: Fluido
    Albanian: Fluido

    Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
    English and Albanian are both spoken at the shelter. Many of the volunteers come from abroad and mainly speak English, while local volunteers speak Albanian. The host is fluent in Albanian, English, and Italian, so communication is easy and everyone can join in, no matter their language.

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    Volunteers can stay in our volunteer house, located in the shelter. The house has two shared bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a shared workspace, and a kitchen available for everyone to use. There is also a washing machine on-site for your convenience and you may hang your things to dry by the balcony.

    At the moment, we do not generally provide meals, but the kitchen is available for cooking, We also occasionally eat together as a group as well.

    "Pasta e Basta"- a weekly activity in which we come together at one table, staff and volunteers. Yummy Yummy a special food for dogs too!

    Also, please be mindful that we have no control over the level of barking from the dogs at any given time. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work together to care for these wonderful animals.

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    Please note that the shelter cannot cover travel expenses to or from Vlora.
    Volunteers are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation.

    We are also unable to provide sponsorship for work visas or paid positions.
    All participation at the shelter is on a voluntary basis.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    We have reliable internet and space in our volunteer house for those who would like to work online. We just ask that you're available to work with the dogs on the peak hours of the day (8-11am and 5-7pm). We can accommodate a quiet place for you to work, but do keep in mind that you still may hear faint barking from our dogs outside.

  • Podría aceptar mascotas

    Podría aceptar mascotas

    We can accommodate volunteers who travel with pets. However, since the shelter is home to many dogs, it may not be the best environment for visiting animals to join daily activities. If you need to bring your pet, please let us know in advance so we can make sure it’s a good fit for both your animal and the shelter dogs.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Más de dos

  • Mis animales / mascotas

    Mis animales / mascotas

    Pipo

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 646683879629

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Tres mujeres y dos perros están en el exterior de un refugio de animales. Sonríen e interactúan con los perros en un día soleado, mostrando cariño y felicidad.
Dos hombres pintan una verja metálica al aire libre. Uno lleva sombrero y el otro, gafas y guantes, sonríe a la cámara mientras sostiene pintura y una brocha.
Una silla y una mesa verdes se sientan en un balcón con vistas a una pintoresca ciudad, colinas verdes, casas dispersas, cielo azul, árboles frondosos y esponjosas nubes blancas.
La imagen muestra un dormitorio ordenado con dos camas individuales, ropa de cama gris, una mesilla de noche, almohadas apiladas, una alfombra con motivos florales y una pequeña otomana gris.
Un hombre mayor con camisa amarilla lleva tablones de madera al hombro junto a una alambrada, con un perro paseando detrás de él y edificios al fondo.

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