📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Animal Academy is a shelter for animals considered farm animals abused and abandoned on the island of Fuerteventura. We take care of giving them a second chance: here they become superhers and give a voice to all those who, like them, have suffered at the hands of human beingsThese rescued animals have developmental diseases, psychological problems and all kinds of ailments, but in the shelter they find a place where they can live the life they deserve without fear.
💼 What the programme involves
Most of the tasks are manual and try to support the inhabitants of the shelter; so be prepared for cleaning, feeding and specially loving the shelter s animals. Some construction or modification of the infratructures might be needed. It will depend on the daily needs of the shelter and therefore it might happend that you need to support an event, support a presentation or simply participte in a festival. Flexibility and open mindness is a MUST
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will sleep at the shelter which is located way out wub-wub. The place is a studio that will be share with volunteers, not neccesary coming for a wiorkcamp. Therfore, there might be some transit with the group. The accommodation has single beds, a bathroom, kitchen and common areas within the refuge facilities. Volunteers will have the option to stay at the refuge facilities during the volunteer camp participation period. Volunteers work at least 6 hours a day for 5 days a week
📍 About the location
Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, offers many alternative and lesser-known places to visit beyond the typical tourist hotspots. Here are some suggestions like Cofete Beach, Betancuria, Ajuy Caves, El Cotillo, La Oliva and Las Salinas del Carmen as alternative places that can provide a deeper understanding of Fuerteventuras culture, history, and natural beauty, offering a more enriching experience beyond the usual tourist trail.
ℹ️ Additional information
Volunteers will be required to have a previous video interview with the host in order to guarantee the mutual understanding of the project and the volunteering spirit behind the porject