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Vitadacani - Associazione a tutela dei diritti animali
Arese, Italy
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Volunteering in a DOG shelter in North Italy
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
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.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will share a DOUBLE room for 2 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
If your profile suits, you will receive an email from us, check your SPAM! * Available for the WHOLE duration of the project: Beginning of August - 31st December 2026. 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.
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 10/08/2026 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
Arese, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Shelter
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 07/07/2026 00:00
Project code
2024-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000278042
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53045_en
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