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Animal Shelter Assistance

location
2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • Support dog and cat shelters in a city with over 2 million abandoned animals
  • Bring a real contribution to amazing animal projects
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world
  • Learn Greek and develop your language skills
  • Experience the Greek culture in the vibrant and famous city of Athens

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
50+

Over het programma

If you are a strong animal rights supporter and you want to give your time and love to these animals then you will fit perfect among the local volunteers in the shelters.

Join the Animal Care Program in Athens, Greece! This program offers a fantastic opportunity to support local organizations dedicated to caring for our furry four-legged friends and other endangered animals that have been lost or abandoned. In 2017, research showed that there are approximately 3.8 ...

Over het programma

Join the Animal Care Program in Athens, Greece! This program offers a fantastic opportunity to support local organizations dedicated to caring for our furry four-legged friends and other endangered animals that have been lost or abandoned. In 2017, research showed that there are approximately 3.8 million stray cats and dogs throughout Greece, with nearly 2 million in Athens alone. The high number of abandoned animals makes these shelters indispensable, but they are often overcrowded and under-resourced, relying heavily on volunteers to manage daily tasks.

Your role as a volunteer will involve socializing and training the animals, many of whom may have experienced trauma, violence, neglect, or illness. The mission is to make them feel loved, stimulate them, and help them build trust in people again. The ultimate goal of these shelters is to ensure the well-being of the animals and improve their behavior, making them more social and increasing their chances of being adopted into a loving permanent home.

Your assistance and support to the local staff and volunteers will be crucial in keeping the shelter running smoothly, ensuring that all animals receive the attention they need and that the shelter remains well-maintained and clean.

What to Expect:

  • Animal Socialization: Spend time playing and socializing with the animals, helping them build trust in people and improve their behavior.

  • Feeding and Care: Feed the animals and ensure they are clean and healthy.

  • Walking the Animals: Take the dogs for walks, providing them with exercise and social interaction.

  • Support Adoption Events: Assist with organizing and running adoption events to help find new homes for the animals.

  • Promote Adoptions: Take photos and videos of the dogs and cats to help promote their adoption through social media and other channels.

Daily Tasks:

  • Play and Socialize: Engage with the animals through play and socialization to help them become more comfortable around people.

  • Feed and Clean: Provide food for the animals and maintain cleanliness in their living areas.

  • Walk the Dogs: Take the dogs on regular walks to ensure they get the necessary exercise and interaction.

  • Assist with Adoption Events: Help organize and participate in events aimed at finding new homes for the animals.

  • Capture and Share: Take photos and videos of the animals to create promotional content that highlights their personalities and encourages adoption.

Why Join?

  • Make an Impact: Help improve the lives of abandoned and rescued animals, giving them a second chance at finding a loving home.

  • Gain Experience: Develop skills in animal care, socialization, and shelter management.

  • Cultural Immersion: Experience the rich culture of Athens while making a meaningful contribution to animal welfare.

Ready to Help Care for Animals in Athens?


Dagelijkse activiteiten

After the initial orientation, you will join the morning or afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. A typical daily schedule will look ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

After the initial orientation, you will join the morning or afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. A typical daily schedule will look as follows:

07:30 am – 11:30 am | Breakfast at the volunteer’s accommodation

10:00 am – 13:30 pm | (1)Travel to project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project or (2) Explore the city, relax or enroll in other activities if you have an afternoon project

13:30 pm | Enjoy your lunch at the accommodation

02:30 pm – 07:30 pm | (1) Travel to project to join local placement staff and begin work on your volunteer project or (2) Explore the city, relax or enroll in other activities if you have a morning project

19:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Dinner at the accommodation. After dinner, you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Athens is the historical capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation and Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities but, today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Athens is the historical capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation and Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities but, today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multicultural modern personality as well as the infrastructure and facilities.

The perfect Mediterranean climate with the legendary greek sunlight, the unique combination of glorious history with modern, urban innovation, the coexistence of great culture with astonishing natural beauty.

You will have so much to discover during your program… Enjoy your free mornings or afternoons as well as the weekends to explore all the city has to offer!


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door ImpacTrip

  • Pick up from the international airport & transfer to the accommodation on Sundays
  • Accommodation at a female or mixed-gender shared room in a hostel
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)
  • Shared use of common spaces, gorgeous terrace, and free WIFI
  • Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Greece and its culture, volunteer experience, overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)
  • Guided city tour
  • The best tips to discover the city!
  • Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project
  • Introduction on the first day of volunteering
  • Ongoing support throughout the stay
  • 24h/7 emergency support

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect.

Accomodatie

Volunteers stay accommodated in a youth hostel located in the heart of Athens, only a 5-minute from Omonia Square where the second most central metro stop is, right next to Psirri neighborhood and a 30 minute walk to Acropolis. The neighborhood offers everything you will need, supermarkets, bars, local coffee shops, shopping malls, ATMs, access to all transportation means. The airport is just 45 minutes away by public transportation.

This youth hostel has dormitory-style rooms accommodating from 8-10 participants (female and mixed) and private rooms (available for upgrades upon request. Bathrooms are in each room and shared with the rest of the people in your room).

The hostel offers a bar area and sitting area, a communal kitchen for those that want to cook and also rooms with balconies to relax and a rooftop with the most amazing views of Acropolis.

Eten & Drank

We will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hostel every day. 
The menu consists of local food, a mixture of meat, fish and fresh vegetables and everyday the volunteers can try various meals made in Greek style. In case of diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant the hostel can accommodate your needs, after informing them in advance. Breakfast is served in buffet style and includes cereal, yogurt, seasonal fruits, jams, honey, bread, cakes/cookies, milk, tea, coffee, juices, eggs, cheese.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Griekenland. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Griekenland biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Griekenland dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Griekenland. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

Our Greek programs start on the Sunday before the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month AND every Sunday from May to the end of August.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 1.390€
3 weken 1.755€
4 weken 2.120€
5 weken 2.485€
6 weken 2.850€
7 weken 3.215€
8 weken 3.580€
9 weken 3.945€
10 weken 4.310€
11 weken 4.675€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 5.040€
Gemiddelde kosten 557€/week

Programmakosten

557€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


Duurtijd

2 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door ImpacTrip gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


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ImpacTrip

Goed 4.2 rating (69 beoordelingen)

Agentschap - opgericht in 2015

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Zeer hoog Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Cristiana

Gesproken talen: Engels, Portugees, Spaans

Over de organisatie

ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

Ontmoet je organisatie

ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

69 beoordelingen · rating4.2

Alba Gala Torrero rating5

2024 at Youth Supporter

I recommend this experience to absolutely anyone, it was the best of my life. The first week my placement was in a Skatepark in Cascais, so I had to catch a train and then a bus. Although it was good and the commute was fine, I didn't feel comfortable at the beggining so I asked to switch to a ...
Martin Hag rating3.6

2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

The people working there were really supportive and genuinely wish for you to have a good experience. My first day was an introduction to the area, possibility to get help with the tickets for the public transports and a guided tour of Lisbon. They also have communication chats for you to contact ...
Thomas Payne rating3.2

2024 at Animal Care and Protection

Honestly, I was surprised, when on the website it shows photos of so many dogs, animals, it turned out I was working at a cat sanctuary. It's not that I was disappointed by the cats, it was just a shock, and also, at points of the sanctuary I feel like I wasn't apart of it massively, there wasn't ...
Isabel Hager rating2.6

2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

Here’s a more formal and assertive version of your feedback: After months of requesting a detailed schedule for our diving experience, we only received the information after all payments had already been made. To pay €1,500 for a week, only to end up with just four dives, is completely ...
Louise Rivet rating1.8

2024 at English Teaching to the community

Unfortunately, my experience was not the best one. The lodging was too far from the project; we had to travel almost two hours to get there. The classes were not organized. After one week, and following my request, I was assigned to a school which was fine but still one hour bus and metro to get ...
Will Slocum rating4.6

2023 at Fight Food Waste

I had an amazing 2 weeks volunteering at a food waste redistribution kitchen in Barcelona and am very grateful to have had this experience! The ImpactTrip supervisors, Clara and Elly, were super welcoming from the train station pickup and at orientation, where they set me up with everything I needed ...

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