In this shelter program for abandonded animals, you will have the opportunity to care for animals and participate in various tasks to assist local teams. The shelters take in sick and orphaned animals that you will help look after. Animal lovers who are hardworking and ready to get their hands dirty are more than welcome!
Volunteers can be assigned to one of the shelters located in different regions of Ireland, such as Kerry, Cork, or Tipperary.
This shelter program can be combined with the community development program. The project requires a good level of energy, and the work environment is generally noisy due to the many dogs in the shelter. To ensure a better experience for everyone, this project welcomes volunteers three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). On the other two days of the week, volunteers assist with less demanding projects, including community development initiatives.
Volunteer work includes the following activities:
No specific skills are required to take part in these programs.
The shelter mainly cares for abandoned dogs but also hosts cats, horses, pigs, sheep and goats
This program is designed for flexible participants who want to experience more than one type of project. You will be assigned tasks based on your profile and current needs. 3 permanent staff at the rescue per day along with several local volunteers that dedicate their time to helping out throughout the week.
Your tasks will vary depending on the project, here’s an overview:
Please contact us for more details on how to combine different programs.
English Classes
You can take English courses before the start of the program to improve your level and then join the program with confidence. Contact us to learn more.
This program is available all year round. Arrival on Monday at Cork. For durations longer than 12 weeks, please contact us.
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
3 weeks | 1840 € |
4 weeks | 2175 € |
5 weeks | 2460 € |
6 weeks | 2745 € |
7 weeks | 3030 € |
8 weeks | 3315 € |
9 weeks | 3660 € |
10 weeks | 3985 € |
11 weeks | 4320 € |
12 weeks | 4655 € |
You will spend your first night in Cork at a hostel. Located in the city center, it is just a few minutes’ walk from shops and key landmarks.
After check-in, you will have free time to rest and explore the surroundings.
On the morning of the second day, participants meet the local team at the hostel reception for an orientation session covering various aspects of the program, followed by a city tour.
At the end of the second day, participants are taken to the bus or train station to travel to their project location.
You will stay with a host family for full immersion in Irish culture. Host family accommodation is limited to 16 weeks. For participants wishing to extend their stay, a combination of two programs is possible. In this case, you will be accommodated in a residence with other volunteers.
All meals are included.
