Certified Holistic Dog Trainer/Animal Communicator & Reiki

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

This is for you if you may share the belief that our dogs mirror to us what we need to become aware of within ourselves to live a more conscious and fulfilling life. When we choose to learn how to communicate with our dogs, we enter a spectacular sphere of personal and spiritual growth. The goal of this approach is to create a positive, stress free relationship between us and the dogs based on trust, mutual respect and effective communication.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Over 21 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
European Union Passport
United States Visa
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting locals
3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Meeting international travelers
3 Practicing English
1 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 3. Good health and well-being
3 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
1 8. Decent work and economic growth

Ademilson

Brazil

The days I spent at the guest house Dogs on Bologna's hills were wonderful, Allyson has great affection and care for me and the dogs, cats, chickens and rabbits, she is always ready to help, she cares if we are well, she always asks if something is missing or if I wanted something, she is wonderful in the kitchen and made wonderful dishes, she made me feel at ease and comfortable to work and carry out the tasks, she accepted suggestions and I was able to feel at home, in addition, the Allyson's house has a wonderful energy. Gratitude.

3 days ago

Allyson replied

You really are a gift ! I feel really lucky to have met you !
We all miss you !

Vanesa

Argentina

My experience with Ally was one of the best! She is a totally amazing woman with a huge heart who cares about the well-being of both her animals and her volunteers. I never felt so at home as with her. I really recommend this experience to other volunteers who want to be in contact with animals and nature.

20 days ago

Allyson replied

I can't thank you enough for all that you have done for me ! Please take care !

Christiane

Brazil

I highly recommend this experience for proactive individuals unafraid of cleaning tasks. At the Sanctuary of Dogs, Allyson's compassion for the guest house is inspiring. Her strength and wonderful personality are admirable. Living and sharing meals with her and other volunteers created a strong community bond. The sanctuary is located a bit far from the city center, with no nearby bus stops, which adds to its peaceful atmosphere but requires careful transportation planning. My time there was fulfilling and enriching.

3 months ago

Allyson replied

You are a blessing!
Thank you so much again.

Madeleine

United States

Had an amazing time, loved the guest house and Allyson was wonderful.

3 months ago

Allyson replied

You are wonderful and we miss you ! Please take care you precious !
Thank you so much !

J

Russia

This experience is for animal and countryside lovers. The place is reachable just by a host's car. Allyson is nice woman, she loves to cook, and she really trying to improve herself, she have 25 dogs, 3 cats, rabbits and chicken, all live together in one big house. Host mostly need deep cleaning, mopping and organizing help of the house.

3 months ago

Allyson replied

Yes, it's a place for animal lovers as it's advertised.
How to reach the place is explained on the description.
I don't live together with the chickens, rabbits .. in the house but in the property as it's a Sanctuary.
Despite the fact that you stood for 2 days and didn't do any of the tasks required. I gave you a very high review just to help you to become a better person and to learn to open your heart.

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