We need hands. We need you.
Every day at the shelter, close to 100 animals depend on us. Right now we are short of volunteers, both on weekdays and at weekends. No experience needed. No need to come every day. What we need is commitment: two or three hours already make all the difference in a shelter day.
I want to volunteerWhen
Saturday and Sunday: in the morning, roughly from 9am to 1pm. Come whenever suits you.
Weekdays: in the morning, we will arrange it with you.
What you can help with
You do not need any experience, and you can pick whatever suits you best or wherever you feel most useful:
Walking the dogs
Nature walks with the shelter dogs.
Cleaning the kennels
Keeping the kennels and spaces clean and tidy.
Sitting with the anxious ones
Quiet company for the shy souls, helping them feel safe.
Socialising the cats
Spending time with the cats so they get used to people.
Cuddles and brushing
Pets, brushing and all the good stuff.
Helping at events
Lending a hand at fairs and association events.
What is it really like?
Everyone assumes volunteering is some kind of noble sacrifice: you show up out of pure goodness and go home completely drained. What nobody tells you is how much you can actually enjoy the time there. You get out of the house, spend quality time with genuinely great people, cuddle a ridiculous amount of dogs, share funny little moments, and move in nature instead of staring at a screen.
And underneath all of it there is this feeling that you are actually changing something, even if it is just for one single dog that day. Sure, there are sad and frustrating moments too. That part is real. But they never outweigh the good. Yes, you come home exhausted. But it is the good kind of exhausted, and your heart is full.
And you can literally come once and see if it is for you. No pressure, no commitment. Just send us a message and we will sort out the rest.
· A volunteer at Adoro Mimos
Paws of Portugal
Prefer English? Paws of Portugal is an Instagram run by one of our volunteers. Follow along to get to know our animals and see everyday life at the shelter.
@paws.of.portugal →The animals do not need promises. They need people who show up.
We are not looking for perfect people. We are looking for responsible, dedicated people willing to help on a regular basis. If you love animals and feel you could be part of this mission, we would be delighted to welcome you and explain how our volunteering works.
I want to volunteerTakes 2 minutes. Questions? Write to us: adoromimos_2013@hotmail.com ·
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