
Set in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, this sanctuary currently homes over 100 mistreated and abused bears. Rescued from cramped cages and tourist attractions, these bears can now enjoy freedom in the stunning sanctuary. Volunteers mainly help with food preparation and other ad hoc sanctuary tasks, watched over by the bears. Day trips for school groups are available.
Volunteer in Croatia to support dog shelters caring for abandoned, rescued, and mistreated dogs. Assist with feeding, walking, grooming, enrichment, and shelter maintenance to help dogs recover from trauma and find new homes. Gain hands-on animal welfare experience while exploring the beauty and culture of Croatia.
Do you love horses more than anything? In Ireland, we offer unpaid positions on horse ranches, studs, and riding stables where you'll receive free room and board in exchange for your work with horses! Not only do you get to do what you love all day, but you'll also learn to stand on your own two feet abroad. Supervised internships are also an option.
Volunteer in Rome at a dedicated cat welfare sanctuary caring for over 260 rescued cats. Support feeding, cleaning, socialisation, and shelter upkeep. Help improve adoption chances and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership. Immerse yourself in meaningful animal care while exploring Rome beyond the typical tourist experience.
Join the conservation team and help save the sea turtles of Kefalonia from extinction by getting involved in a range of hands on activities such as surveying nesting beaches, observing and identifying turtles, measuring light pollution and rescuing hatchlings. Live on the stunning island of Kefalonia, famous for its sandy beaches, rugged coastline and clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea.
Do you love animals and want to help small animals, dogs, cats or horses? In this animal welfare project in Tenerife, you will give abused animals a new lease of life. And you will do so together with volunteers from all over the world. Discover the beauty of Tenerife and give the animals what they so desperately need: love and care.
Wolves are in severe danger of excinction in Portugal. Their main threat is us - they have been hunted drastically and kept in zoos in awful conditions. Join a wolf sanctuary located in a National Park just outside Lisbon, where you will work with rescued wolves to give them a life as close to the wild as possible.
Volunteer in rural Croatia to care for horses and assist in therapeutic riding sessions for children with disabilities. Support stable maintenance, horse grooming, feeding, and event preparation at a historic equestrian club. Gain meaningful animal-care experience, support inclusive programs, and help preserve a unique cultural tradition in Sinj.