Green - Sanctuary
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About the project
Green - Sanctuary
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner association is a non-profit animal sanctuary dedicated to the
rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care of abused, abandoned, and rescued animals. They
are located in a natural environment that promotes respect for wildlife, sustainability, and
environmental education.
What makes their project especially attractive for volunteers is the opportunity to combine
meaningful hands-on work with learning and personal growth. Volunteers can participate in
daily animal care, habitat maintenance, ecological projects, and educational activities
focused on animal welfare and environmental awareness.
there is also a multicultural, friendly, and supportive atmosphere where young people can
develop teamwork skills, responsibility, empathy, and leadership while making a real
positive impact. Living and working in close contact with nature and animals creates a
unique and inspiring experience that many volunteers describe as life-changing.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers would be involved in a variety of practical and educational tasks. Their main
responsibilities would include helping with daily animal care such as feeding, cleaning
enclosures, preparing food, and monitoring animal well-being under staff supervision.
They would also assist with maintenance and improvement of the sanctuary facilities,
including habitat restoration, gardening, fence repairs, and general upkeep of common
areas.
In addition, volunteers could support educational and awareness activities, such as helping
during guided visits, workshops, and youth programs focused on animal protection,
environmental sustainability, and responsible behavior toward nature.
We aim to offer volunteers a balanced experience that combines physical activity, learning
opportunities, teamwork, and meaningful contribution to animal welfare.
They work about 4 hours per day
🏠 Accommodation on site
In tents or
shared accommodation
depending on the size of the group.
they provide space for tents, a kitchen, a bathroom with hot water, and Wi-Fi.
🍲 Food
Each team is responsible for preparing their own meals. There is a kitchen available, and supermarkets are 20 minutes away from the Sanctuary.
All meals prepared in the volunteers' house must be vegan.
🎒 Leisure activities
Monte Cayón / Pico Fario (circular or out-and-back)
One of the most popular hikes directly around Lodeña.
Distance: ~11–13 km
Elevation: ~350–430 m cumulative gain
Features: panoramic views of the surrounding Sierra del Sueve and even Picos de Europa on clear days, picnic/rest areas, mostly clear forest tracks with some gentle climbs.
Multiple variations (circular loop, out-and-back, peaks like Pico Fario)
⚠️ Requirements
letter of motivation
🤝 Meeting point
The train station is 1 km from the Sanctuary
ℹ️ Additional information
The project can accept up to a maximum of 25 people in the camping version
and 14 people in shared rooms.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
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📅 Available sessions
COV
01/07/2026 at 00:00 → 20/07/2026 at 00:00
COV
01/05/2027 at 00:00 → 01/10/2027 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
16–30 years old
Solidarity donation
220.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Lodeña, 33535 Piloña, Asturias, Spain
Spain
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 21:11 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken