NO BORDERS Vitadacani - Associazione a tutela dei diritti animali Volunteer opportunity: Volunteering in a DOG and ANIMAL shelter in Italy
Vitadacani is an animal rights activist organisation in Arese, Italy. They are looking for volunteers who will take care of the dogs in their shelter and help the organization in promoting the protection of animals. As a volunteer, you will: - Take care of the dogs in the shelter, prepare their food and take them out on walks - Clean dogs, their sleeping spaces and shelter's territory - Get to know each one of the animals, their personality and their special needs - Support the organization of events for animal rights - Help communication on social media and maintaining the website. The shelter has also a section dedicated to rescued FARM animals in the town Magnago. Volunteers will also help with animals there. Accommodation, food and transport arrangements The volunteers will share a DOUBLE room in the apartment for 4 volunteers. Volunteer will receive 6 euros per day as pocket money, and 110 euros per month for food plus lunch provided by organisation during the working days. While in shelter volunteer must adhere to VEGAN diet, but outside of it the volunteers will be free to eat whatever they want. Please note, that location of house and shelter is in a SMALL TOWN, at least 1 hour away from big city. Training during the activity Volunteers will have On Arrival Training from the National Agency. They will receive task-specific training related to animal care, security and hygiene in the shelter and communication tasks. Participant profile WE ARE LOOKING FOR MALE VOLUNTEERS * If your profile suits, you will receive an email from us, check your SPAM! * Available for the WHOLE duration of the project: beginning of February - 31st July 2025. Great love for animals, DOGS, and the ability to approach them with care. Background in veterinary, biology or related fields, previous work in shelters, pet-sitting, or having animals at home - preferably dogs. Ready to "get hands dirty", get up early, and do physical tasks (like cleaning the animal shelter, do long walks, stay outside). Ready to live on a territory of shelter and be immersed in dogs life 24/7. Enthusiastic and open person. Preferably adhering to the organization's lifestyle (antispecism, veganism) or willing to adapt to it during the activities. Understanding of social media like TikTok and Instagram is a plus. Motivated to learn Italian. We expect your CV and Motivation to be in ENGLISH!
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