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During the winter we ONLY need the help of volunteers who have already worked at the dog shelter or who have experience working on a farm. The period until March is already booked, we have no free dates for new volunteers.
We always give preference to volunteers who have good references.
Before the final decision I talk to the volunteers on the phone, it's a good opportunand to get additional information.
I can only be a host to people who share similar values in life as I do. I like :to work, love healthy food and healthy lifestyles in general, I come from a family with traditional values, I do extreme sports, I am a non-smoker, etc.
I reserve the right not to be your host if you have given me incorrect information about your skills, health and experience -especially as they relate to the main requirement for volunteering.
When I contact the volunteers and they do not respond in three days, I will consider them not interested in coming and I will give the opportunity to others.
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Hello,
My name is Branka and I run a dog shelter and farm in the countryside near the capital of Montenegro.
Montenego is a wonderful country whose beauty will leave you speechless. It is also a country with traditional values.
My friends describe me in a few words: work, order, discipline. Sometimes I think that's not a compliment at all :)
For myself, i can say:
I love archeology, history, holticulture, working in the garden, long walks through the forest. I spend every free moment in nature. I always set myself new challenges.
I especially value people who show self-initiative and independence during work and who are ready to share their knowledge with me so that this place can constantly improve and be more beautiful for everyone.
*I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to host volunteers from all over the world, so I have an obligation to clearly state all the important information so that this will be a wonderful experience for all of us- please read all the information carefully!
-The MAIN CONDITION for us to be your host is that you have a driver's license, drive a manual car and are comfortable driving a car with a closed cargo space- (Reanaul Kango, see picture in the gallery)!!
Taking this into consideration, if you say you have a driver's license for me it means you know how to drive.
On a daily basis, we sometimes have to travel 50 km, I have to count on you to feel confident while driving.
Unfortunately, I cannot be your host if you answer negative to this condition.
-In July and August, the temperatures here are extremely high, sometimes during the day it is 40 degrees or more! Please keep this in mind if you are not used to helping in high temperatures. Helping in these circumstances can be difficult. That's why we start the day very early in the morning and then resume help later in the evening.
-This is a village in the true sense of the word, so we give priority to volunteers who have already lived and helped on the farm. Every day we have to work with animals and in the garden, something is always being built. Of course, we are happy to host volunteers who come from the city and have no experience in these tasks, but practice has shown that it can be a challenge for them.
-This is not an ideal place if: you work online, the barking of dogs bothers you, you have an allergy to dog hair, you have a strong reaction in contact with grass or you have an allergy to pollen, for those who are vegans, and especially for those who prefer a bustling city with many social activities because we are in the middle of the countryside and this place can be a bit isolating for those who do not have their own vehicle. It's not good to romanize reality :).
*We do not cover insurance costs for volunteers and we do not send invitation letters.
*We are a non-profit organization and do not have paid positions for volunteers.
*Any type of narcotic is absolutely FORBIDDEN!!!!
*Cigarettes: Only allowed in the open area.
*Alcohol: Allowed in normal quantities, at the end of the helping day, otherwise there is no possibility for you to stay with us!
*Meals: Despite the fact that I am on a special diet, (I eat fish but not meat and meat products), the volunteers and I find recipes and prepare food that suits everyon. I provide two meals, breakfast and lunch. If you have an allergy to gluten, lactose, soy or any other ingredient, you should know that I do not prepare separate meals.
We share the vegetables that I grow in the garden. Depending on the seasons, we change the menu.
Although this is a personal matter for several reasons I have to mention it. I had cancer in the past, now I am doing great, although all the treatments still left consequences. Also, I am 53 years old. I have to count on you to be able to do things that I can't do! That is why it is important for me that the volunteers do not have problems that prevent them in physical activities - after all, this is a village where there is a lot of work, not only in the dog shelter.
It's always good that we all know our limits and be honest with each other, to avoid disappointments with our expectations.
Information about positions for volunteers:
* Helping with animals
Please keep in mind that helping with animals does not depend on the weather, animals need to be taken care of during the whole year. You must be comfortable around dogs and all the tasks involving their care, so you need to be open to getting your hands dirty. Priority is given to volunteers who already have experience helping with dogs.
In addition to dogs, we have chickens, ducks, two Vietnamese pigs, and a rabbit. They should be given food and water regularly and the area where they live should be cleaned. They are my pets.
* I need the help of volunteers who have concrete experience in construction tasks, this means you know how to handle all kinds of tools, you work independently, (not to assist another person).
It is necessary to specify what your field of work is - are you a carpenter, plumber, ceramist, do you work with metals, etc. Based on what we need to do on the property and your competences, I decide who will be a volunteer.
If you come for this position I don't expect you to have to help with the animals or in the garden. We do not do these tasks during summer.
*Help in the garden- the period of spring and autumn, (there are no tasks during winter and summer).
We give priority to a couple who comes from a rural area and who have already worked in the garden, and who know how to prepare the soil for planting, the process of composting, etc.
We have a small separate space for volunteers prepared for all the basic necessities, and it is intended for volunteers who come as a couple or as a single person.
If you come with a camper: You have a secured parking space and access to water and electricity. The shelter is secured by gates and CCTV.
The minimum time for volunteering is 15 days, maximum time you can volunteer is 25 days. Then we have the opportunity to host more volunteers.
The time I expect volunteers to help is a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.
Since we take care of the animals, we help for a few hours in the morning and one hour in the afternoon.
Depending on the season, the tasks and the time we do these tasks change. During the summer months, we start work at 6 o'clock in the morning.
When you have received all this information and decided to come... in your free time you can go to the river which is 2 kilometers away, visit the most beautiful beaches, lakes, monasteries, national parks and mountains... Your free time is yours and you can organize yourself however you like.
I look forward to your arrival and the wonderful memories we will have!Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Montenegro is a small country but with a lot of variety. Mountains, sea, plains, you can do a lot of things; hiking, water and outdoor sports, Montenegro has many national parks. At the shelter you will benefit from contact with the animals (dogs) and the nature.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
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Volunteers profile 1
Remark:
To help with dogs, you need to have previous experience!!
Walking the dogs, cleaning there kennels, preparing their food and feeding the dogs.
Doing groceries.
Volunteers profile 2
Who has experience in construction tasks.
Volunteers profile 3
Who has experience in gardening.
Please write which profile you are applying for when sending a message.Langues
Langues parlées
Serbo-Croatian: Courant
Anglais: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Improve my english.Hébergement
I have a private space reserved for a couple or a solo traveler. It's a room that includes a bed, some space for storage, a small table with a chair, a shower, sink and toilet. This room also has air conditioning. We prepare food in my house. It's an extra time we spend together, we exchange recipes and eat together.
Autres infos...
The capital, Podgorica, is 20 minutes away by car or 40 minutes by foot and bus.
Mountains and sea accessible in 1 hour drive.Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
I have available space for volunteers coming with their campervans. There is a separate toilet in the yard that you can use if your van does not have a toilet. April, May and September- In that period we can be your hosts.
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You can leave everything you own to them and they will take care of everything perfectly. How to describe them? Incredible discipline and independence in work, willingness to always do more than what is asked of them, always smiling and positive, grateful for everything… read more
Always ready to do all the work perfectly. I learned a lot of useful things from them - new recipes and board… read more
His work discipline is incredible, he is eager to give his maximum to help other volunteers, the shelter, and me also in doing my daily work. He improved the conditions in which the animals lived, which he took wonderful care… read more
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You can leave everything you own to them and they will take care of everything perfectly. How to describe them? Incredible discipline and independence in work, willingness to always do more than what is asked of them, always smiling and positive, grateful for everything… read more
Always ready to do all the work perfectly. I learned a lot of useful things from them - new recipes and board… read more
His work discipline is incredible, he is eager to give his maximum to help other volunteers, the shelter, and me also in doing my daily work. He improved the conditions in which the animals lived, which he took wonderful care… read more
Branka is a very strong women, she knows what she wants and she tells it. She can seem bossy at first, but you will discover a women with a big heart who really wants the best for her volunteers. Running a dog shelter alone is a hard job and she gives everything she… read more
I knew I could trust her. she will take care of all the animals responsibly and contribute to making everything work perfectly.
I wish I had the… read more
If you need some quiet time in the countryside and like looking after dogs, various birds, gardening and working on projects to help the shelter this is a good workaway. The shelter is pretty isolating if you don’t have a car, but you can… read more
Looking after the animals, doing some construction work, including expanding the Quails house, and even giving a rabbit his own 'balcony'
Branka always made sure we were clear on the tasks, as well… read more
I can immediately say that they are the volunteers that we hosts dream of!
Always optimistic, they solve the problem in a second, full of innovative solutions, hardworking, full of understanding for the problems that exist in this place. They work perfectly as a couple, it's so inspiring to see a couple… read more
He never had experience helping in a place like this, but that didn't stop him from learning to run a dog shelter on his own in a few weeks.
I'm certainly not an "easy-going character", but he saw only good things behind my behavior,… read more
You have taken very good care of us and Nil, the other volunteer from Catalonia. We had a great time… read more
Extremely hardworking, always smiling, ready to help wherever needed. Karola has exceptional construction skills, Marko helped me a lot with my work at the vet and when I visited street dogs. They spent… read more
The place is close to Podgorica and Lake Skadar so it is easy to explore around in your free time.
Comfortable accommodation with private bathroom and everything you need.
Branka is friendly and has good sense of humour, she care about guests and prepare good meals.
I totally… read more
His previous… read more
W tym miejscu dane mi było spędzić osiem dni, podczas, których wydarzyło… read more
Every moment she spent here is worth remembering.
The incredibly delicious food she prepared, wonderful character, always positive, full of understanding, well-mannered, perfectly… read more
Despite the age difference, we had a lot of common topics. Her help in working with dogs was especially valuable to me.
Also, she helped me a lot while we were visiting the vet, etc. Unbelievable driving skills :).
I highly… read more
Durant ces un peu plus de deux semaines, j'ai pu aider Branka au quotidien pour le nourrissage et le nettoyage du lieu de vie des chiens et plus ponctuellement pour le nettoyage de printemps ou des tâches domestiques.
Branka est une… read more
I hope I will have the opportunity to see them again.
Thank you for everything!
Nous avons aidé Branka d'une part dans les tâches du quotidien et d'autre part à carreler les box des chiens. Les enfants ont été impliqués dans les tâches à leur mesures (environ 1 à 2 heures par jour).
Nous avons été très bien accueillis par Branka. Nous étions en… read more
La relación con Branka siempre fue buena, se preocupo por darnos lo mejor, de pasar algun tiempo con nosotros y saber que estabamos de acuerdo en las tareas que íbamos a hacer.
Sobre el trabajo es facil de llevar, generalmente durante la mañana salvo algunas ocasiones que tuvimos alguna… read more
Branca is a positive, full of energy and cheerful person and a generous host. We were pleasantly surprised by the seriousness of the host’s approach to receiving volunteers. We were provided with all the conditions for… read more
Branka her dogs are also… read more
I enjoyed taking care of… read more
Although she is young, she learns very quickly and she takes initiative.
She respected the Montenegrin culture and it was a pleasure for me to host her.
Jolien helped me with the dogs and did an amazing job. Her cooking skills were also very nice. I would be more than happy to host her again,… read more
We created a workshop, helped with the dogs, helped with driving tasks and made a rabbit hutch for Bobby the rabbit(we hope he's comfortable)
Branka cooked some lovely meals for us which we ate together and had some good… read more
I had a chance to learn a bit about Australia and his passions. His communication was great and i was glad to have him here.
Nevertheless I was very happy preparing garden beds by adding organic matter to the clay- like soil, recycling wooden pallets, and tidying up other outside areas.
The accommodation was… read more
They spent time helping in the garden and painting and also we cooked some lovely meals together, I would love to have them back any time and they are always… read more
My wife and I were travelling with our daughter and Branka welcomed us into her home and shelter with open arms.
The shelter is… read more