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Work abroad with animals, for free (is it even possible?)

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  • 28-07-2015 5:40pm
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    Adam!038
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭


    Hey, So i love animals
    and would love to have the experience of helping out and volunteering abroad with them
    BUT it seems every time i find one it costs 2-5 grand
    And i get that it goes towards them training you, to the tools ect...
    but i just dont have the money
    and was wondering is there any volunteer programs that are free?
    (or only have a small registration fee?)


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    blobcat
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭blobcat


    Have you thought about WWOOFing? (WWOOF = World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)

    From what I have read on the website, you choose the country you want to visit, pay a small fee for a one year subscription (I think the fee varies depending on the country, but it shouldn't be more than 50 euro). Then you select from a list of host farms that you want to visit. In return for working on the farm, you get free accommodation and meals.

    I don't know what type of animals you're looking to work with, but I'm sure that a lot of WWOOF hosts have dairy farms, chickens, stuff like that. There also seem to be a lot of places that have horses. I would check out Australia and Africa for places that have more exotic animals.

    These link might be of help to you:
    https://www.reddit.com/r/WWOOF
    http://www.staringatmaps.com/wwoofing-101-the-complete-guide/

    I've thought about WWOOFing myself, I think it would be a really great opportunity for anyone. Especially if you want to learn/improve a language. There is no training involved, and no costs beyond registration and travel, as far as I can see. You could probably even volunteer somewhere in Ireland if you wanted to.


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    thegreatgonzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,623 ✭✭✭thegreatgonzo


    I volunteered in a Panda reserve in China for a couple of weeks, I organised it myself so it was cheap that way. It was in Bifengxia. I think it cost about 20USD per day and accomodation was about 12USD. This was a couple of years ago so I'm not entirely sure.


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    Shaymoboy
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭Shaymoboy


    If you're an independently minded traveller and looking for a low cost volunteering opportunity abroad, have a look at HelpStay

    Here's an Animal Rescue Volunteering opportunity in India

    Free bed and board is included on most, there's a small yearly membership fee to join.


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