Help at my dog ​​shelter and farm in Spuz, Montenegro

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  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 appreciate honest people who show initiative in work.
  
  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.
  
  -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.
  *Cigarettes: Only allowed in the open area.
  *Alcohol: Allowed in normal quantities, at the end of the helping day.
  *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 everyone. I provide three meals.
  We share the vegetables that I grow in the garden and all the products that come from the farm. We also share the cost of other extra food we buy. 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 52 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 simple 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. During the winter months, priority is given to volunteers who can stay for a longer period and who already have experience helping with dogs.
  
  * I need the help of volunteers who have concrete experience in construction tasks. This means you know how to handle all kinds of tools. If you come for this position I don't expect you to have to help with the animals. (We do not do these tasks during July and August).
  
  *Help in the garden- the period of spring and autumn, there are no tasks during winter and summer.
  
  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 as a family with a camper, the camper must have a toilet. You have the possibility to use my washing machine. You can also use my bathroom, but only for a shower. 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 7 days, maximum time you can volunteer is 15-20 days. Then we have the opportunity to host more volunteers.
  (The exception is the winter period and the position related to helping with dogs).
  The time I expect volunteers to help is a maximum of 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, 2 days off. (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.
  
  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!

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Projetos artísticos

  Prática de idiomas

  Ensino

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral

  Ajuda com computadores/internet
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  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.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  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.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Serbo-Croatian: Fluente
  Inglês: Intermediário

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  Improve my english.
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  Acomodação

  I have a private space reserved for a couple or a solo traveler. It's a room with wifi that includes a bed, some space for storage, a small table with a chair, a shower, sink and toilet, and some basic kitchen equipment (like a kettle, dishes and cuttlery), but not a full kitchen (we cook in my kitchen). This room also has air conditioning for the summer and a wood stove for the winter. Please keep in mind that this space is next to the dog kennels, so you need to be prepared for some barking, especially in the early morning when they get fed.
  
  I also have the possibility to host an extra volunteer (a girl) in my house. We can arrange a space for her in my living room, separate from my own bedroom.

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  Algo mais...

  The capital, Podgorica, is 20 minutes away by car or 40 minutes by foot and bus.
  Mountains and sea accessible in 1 hour drive.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  I have available space for volunteers coming with their campervans and sleeping in them. They must have and use the toilet in their campervan, but they can use the kitchen and shower in my house if they need to.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Horas previstas

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Your free time is on weekends - Saturdays and Sundays, and then you can travel and explore the beauties of Montenegro

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