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15 avr. 2024
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We are involved in animal welfare on the small and beautiful island of Mayreau, Southern Grenadines, St Vincent, West Indies, where we have a characterful wooden house with lovely sea views. As we are only able to be in Mayreau for two or three months a year, we seek vets/vet nurses or animal loving people who will stay there in our absence, to look after our rescue dogs and cats, and to be proactive in looking out for the welfare of all the island animals.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
S’occuper des animaux
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
First and foremost, for people with a real passion for animal welfare, this is an opportunity to make a big difference in the lives of the animals, and it is immensely rewarding.
It is also a chance to get involved with the local community on this small and still quite untouristy island (population around 280 people). You will get to know everybody, and the longer you stay and the more you learn, the more fascinating it is.
Aide
Apart from looking after our own gorgeous rescue dogs and cats, and daily beach walks for our neighbours' chained dogs, we ask our volunteers to be proactive in helping all the island animals (mostly dogs and cats). We also encourage our volunteers to engage with the local people and children with regard to animal welfare issues.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
Simple but spacious and cool wooden house, on the Windward side of the island, with beautiful views. The house has a large balcony overlooking the Tobago Cays, an upstairs gallery with double bed, and another double bed downstairs, sectioned off to one side of the open plan living room. The house is simply and basically furnished, with an outdoor bucket style shower. We built it in as eco friendly a style as we could. It has a garden.
We also have the use of another house in the village, with balcony, sea views and a garden.
Autres infos...
Volunteers will have time for swimming, snorkelling and diving. The beaches and the water are beautiful. You can walk everywhere around the island (there are very few vehicles on the island, which adds to its charm).
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Yes
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
3/4 hours per day, 5 days a week- no food
N° de référence hôte : 918486446567
Feedback (13)
6 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pavel)
Pavel was a simply amazing volunteer, who went above and beyond to help us, in sometimes challenging circumstances. Unfailingly kind, considerate, calm, diplomatic and capable, we simply can't recommend him enough to any prospective workaway hosts. There is no doubt that you will be very lucky to have him, and indeed we would welcome him back in a… read more
(Excellent
)
17 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Pavel) pour l'hôte
This workaway mission is a fantastic opportunity for strong, independent, confident and committed individuals, who want to experience an authentic Caribbean lifestyle on a tiny island, where local people live simply. Many their dogs unfortunately live in sub-optimal conditions. Some don`t get water, food, not mentioning walks, bath and regular vet… read more
4 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Janay )
Wow, wow, what a great gift Janay was to our project! Her skills, knowledge and extensive experience as a vet nurse were invaluable to us, as was her absolute dedication and commitment to providing the best possible care to the animals, no matter how challenging the circumstances. Not only this, her knowledge of dog training and behavioural issues… read more
(Excellent
)
24 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Janay ) pour l'hôte
Wow well where do I start! Mayreau is such a small but complex amazing little island, I thought I would be bored here after a month as it’s such a tiny space in the world.
I stayed 2.5months being there over Xmas and NYE.
But the locals, the animals and the tasks kept me busy.
Fitness is a must but I felt so much better and stronger for my daily… read more
I stayed 2.5months being there over Xmas and NYE.
But the locals, the animals and the tasks kept me busy.
Fitness is a must but I felt so much better and stronger for my daily… read more
6 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Julia) pour l'hôte
I volunteered in Mayreau for 1 month and though I wasn’t there too long, I had the most amazing experience! I got to meet Gillian and Steve my first few nights who are such wonderful and kind people! Getting the chance to help take care of so many of the island dogs and seeing their reactions of joy was beyond anything I could’ve hoped for. It’s a… read more
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6 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pavel)
Pavel was a simply amazing volunteer, who went above and beyond to help us, in sometimes challenging circumstances. Unfailingly kind, considerate, calm, diplomatic and capable, we simply can't recommend him enough to any prospective workaway hosts. There is no doubt that you will be very lucky to have him, and indeed we would welcome him back in a… read more
(Excellent
)
17 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Pavel) pour l'hôte
This workaway mission is a fantastic opportunity for strong, independent, confident and committed individuals, who want to experience an authentic Caribbean lifestyle on a tiny island, where local people live simply. Many their dogs unfortunately live in sub-optimal conditions. Some don`t get water, food, not mentioning walks, bath and regular vet… read more
4 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Janay )
Wow, wow, what a great gift Janay was to our project! Her skills, knowledge and extensive experience as a vet nurse were invaluable to us, as was her absolute dedication and commitment to providing the best possible care to the animals, no matter how challenging the circumstances. Not only this, her knowledge of dog training and behavioural issues… read more
(Excellent
)
24 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Janay ) pour l'hôte
Wow well where do I start! Mayreau is such a small but complex amazing little island, I thought I would be bored here after a month as it’s such a tiny space in the world.
I stayed 2.5months being there over Xmas and NYE.
But the locals, the animals and the tasks kept me busy.
Fitness is a must but I felt so much better and stronger for my daily… read more
I stayed 2.5months being there over Xmas and NYE.
But the locals, the animals and the tasks kept me busy.
Fitness is a must but I felt so much better and stronger for my daily… read more
6 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Julia) pour l'hôte
I volunteered in Mayreau for 1 month and though I wasn’t there too long, I had the most amazing experience! I got to meet Gillian and Steve my first few nights who are such wonderful and kind people! Getting the chance to help take care of so many of the island dogs and seeing their reactions of joy was beyond anything I could’ve hoped for. It’s a… read more
18 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Julien) pour l'hôte
I've stayed two months on this amazing island helping with the dogs and all other animals. Gill and Steve were 2 wonderfull host that show me everything i had to know about the island and the life on it. Since it's a small island, I was able to met and discuss with everyone on the island. If you love animal and disconnected place, you will love… read more
29 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia and Stephen were an answer to a prayer! Wonderfully kind, caring and compassionate, they were tireless in their efforts to help the island animals, always going the extra mile. Nothing was too much trouble, and we simply can't thank them enough.
As we were in the UK whilst they were in Mayreau, it was absolutely wonderful knowing that the… read more
As we were in the UK whilst they were in Mayreau, it was absolutely wonderful knowing that the… read more
(Excellent
)
13 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Olivia) pour l'hôte
I would highly highly recommend this Workaway. I am just finishing up my time here (my last day is tomorrow) and I have truly had such a wonderful experience.
From the second I messaged her, Gill has been incredibly responsive and informative and was quick to set up calls with me to explain everything here in Mayreau. Her amazing level of… read more
From the second I messaged her, Gill has been incredibly responsive and informative and was quick to set up calls with me to explain everything here in Mayreau. Her amazing level of… read more
5 févr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Flora)
We were so happy that Flora and Jelle came to help us with our animal welfare project. We were unable to be on the island for the two and a half months they spent there, and we are very thankful to them indeed, as they gave us the huge gift of peace of mind, in the absolute knowledge that the animals were being beautifully cared for and loved in… read more
(Excellent
)
4 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Flora) pour l'hôte
Dear future volunteers. We (Jelle and me) really really recommend to come and stay. I stayed at Gill and Steve's amazing house for 2.5 months, Jelle had to leave for work and could only stay 6 weeks. Luckely Fran and JD where the 2 volunteers staying at the other house that Gill can use now for volunteers aswell. Between the 3 of us we were… read more
1 févr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Francesca & Jeffery)
Our advice to any prospective hosts who may be fortunate enough to be contacted by Francesca and Jeffery, is to snap them up immediately! We feel enormously lucky that they found us, and simply can't thank them enough for all they did to help our animal welfare project.
Kind, caring, compassionate, conscientious, reliable, energetic, organised,… read more
Kind, caring, compassionate, conscientious, reliable, energetic, organised,… read more
(Excellent
)
27 janv. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Francesca & Jeffery) pour l'hôte
We spent 3 months volunteering on Mayreau. This has been our 13th workaway and easily one of the best! Our experience was challenging emotionally and physically but so rewarding and made us really appreciate the little things in life. The profile and preparation Gill gave us prior to our trip was very accurate. Gill and Steve were the most amazing… read more
14 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Scott)
We were delighted that Scott found us on Workaway! He helped us out enormously in an emergency situation where we were 2 people down. Under normal circumstances, we aim to have four volunteers in Mayreau, but this is not always so easy to achieve in Covid times. So, big thanks go out to Scott for coming to help us out when we were in a jam. He did… read more
(Excellent
)
11 nov. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Scott) pour l'hôte
I spent three weeks on Mayreau and it was a great experience. Gill is a great communicator and kept in touch all the way and answered any questions I had. The dogs were amazing and enjoyed the love and attention that you give and showed it back. I miss whiskey all the time and our chill time on the beach just looking out to sea.
27 nov. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matthew & Raquel)
Matthew and Raquel spent a very busy three months in Mayreau, taking fantastic care not only of our own menagerie of rescue animals, but also of all the animals on this small island. They are a wonderful couple, hardworking, easy going, highly responsible, reliable, diplomatic, full of initiative, and great company too! Nothing was too much… read more
(Excellent
)
24 nov. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Matthew & Raquel) pour l'hôte
It's difficult to put our time spent on tiny Mayreau into words that do it justice. It's a very special place and we'll remember the three months we spent here forever. Mayreau is simultaneously beautiful, fascinating, hilarious, heartbreaking, challenging, rewarding and completely unique. If you are open minded and love to truly experience what… read more
17 oct. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emilien)
Emil embodied all the qualities that we seek in our volunteers. He was unfailingly resourceful, reliable, trustworthy, kind, compassionate and energetic. Indeed, nothing was too much trouble for him, despite the fact that due to our emergency situation in Mayreau at the time, he was single-handedly doing the work of two people.
He came to the… read more
He came to the… read more
(Excellent
)
16 oct. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Emilien) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 fabulous month on Mayreau. It was an amazing experience, living on that tiny local island in the Caraïbes in this beautiful wooden house. The home's animals were soooo lovely. Daily I walked the dogs on a stunning wild beach and took care of the island's animals (mostly dogs). Gill and Steeve (and vets) were always available on what's… read more
8 nov. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Ash Inkar & Sam) pour l'hôte
The best 5 months of our lives were spent on Mayreau. We lived in a beautiful wooden house, surrounded by paradise beaches, all within 15 minutes walk. The island is small so you really become part of the community. Above all that, you make unbreakable bonds with the dogs. You become a loyal leader for the main pack (that you take for a quiet walk… read more
21 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ash Inkar & Sam)
Sam and Ash spent five months in Mayreau, Southern Grenadines, from April 2018 to September 2018, taking fantastic care of our own five rescue dogs and rescue cat, and indeed taking fantastic care of the whole island population of animals!
As we were not in Mayreau ourselves at the time, it was wonderful to know that the animals were in such… read more
As we were not in Mayreau ourselves at the time, it was wonderful to know that the animals were in such… read more
(Excellent
)
13 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gisela)
We were so thankful for the time that Gisela spent looking after our house and animals in Mayreau, Southern Grenadines, between January and May 2018. In addition to caring for our own five rescue dogs and our rescue cat, she also looked out in a wonderful way for the welfare of all the island animals. Gisela is absolutely everything that one could… read more
(Excellent
)
6 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Gisela) pour l'hôte
This has been an amazingly rewarding and never to be forgotten experience!
An extraordinary opportunity to live like a local on this amazingly beautiful, almost unspoilt island in the Caribbean.
All the dogs are just adorable!! We made a lot of four-legged friends! Their faithfulness and unconditional love warms the heart and we grew together… read more
An extraordinary opportunity to live like a local on this amazingly beautiful, almost unspoilt island in the Caribbean.
All the dogs are just adorable!! We made a lot of four-legged friends! Their faithfulness and unconditional love warms the heart and we grew together… read more
13 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Martin) pour l'hôte
this was a fantastic experience i loved the dogs the house the island and the people there, i made lifelong friends, the grenadines are beautiful. the hosts are not present but will have regular contact with you and are very very nice caring animal loving people. i would not miss any opportunity to return to mayreau, i stayed for 6 months and… read more
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