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Help Portuguese street dogs get back on their feet and give them your time!

 

Your help

Would you like to use your holiday to do something good? At PLACE for STRAYS, you have the opportunity to help Portuguese street dogs and give them time, care and attention.

As a volunteer, you will support our team during the morning and evening shifts, help provide fresh water and medication, clean the enclosures and facilities, and walk and play with the dogs so that they get exercise, variety and attention.

The mobile home

A mobile home is available for volunteers on our premises. It offers simple and practical accommodation and is ideal for anyone who wants to be close to the action during their stay.

The mobile home is approx. 27 m² in size and suitable for a maximum of two people travelling together (no external occupancy). It has a bedroom, a living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a shower room with separate toilet. Amenities include a gas stove, oven, refrigerator with freezer compartment, hot water, shower, toilet, fan heater and hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided.

Please note

There is no air conditioning and the mobile home is not insulated, so it can get hot during the day; at night it can be noisy due to dogs barking and, being alone on the grounds, it can sometimes feel a little spooky.

 

Costs & conditions

  • €10 per person/night
  • Minimum stay: 10 days
  • Maximum 2 people per booking
  • Approximately 2 weeks before arrival, you will receive an information email with all the details (exact address, shift schedule, rules & tips).

External accommodation options

If the mobile home is fully booked during your desired period or you would prefer to stay elsewhere, there are various options nearby:

Holiday apartments / villas

Hotels

Additionally

One of our volunteers rents out a guest room within walking distance. Please enquire using the form.

In any case, please contact us via the contact form before booking anything. This is the only way we can register you as a volunteer at the shelter.

Infrastructure & Getting There

As a volunteer, you will of course have plenty of free time to experience and enjoy the beach and sea. PLACE for STRAYS is located between Albufeira and Olhos de Agua. The beautiful beaches of Maria Luisa and Praia Falesia are less than 5 km away and can be reached on foot in about 30 minutes.

The infrastructure directly around the shelter is rather limited. Shopping facilities such as Intermarché are about a 30-minute walk away; ALDI can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. You can either hire a car or take an Uber taxi for these journeys.

Transfer options from Faro Airport

  • Volunteer transfer: €35 per trip, including a shopping stop, available between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.; outside these hours +€5 (availability by arrangement)
  • Uber: Usually cheaper, but you have to arrange it yourself

If you need further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully welcoming you to PLACE for STRAYS soon!

Registration

Please send us your enquiry using our contact form at the bottom of the page. Once we have received your enquiry, we will arrange a video call via Google Meet (approx. 30 minutes) to answer any questions and discuss the details.

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Are you interested in the volunteer programme?

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