Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Animal Care Volunteer Project in Italy.
On this program, you will support the welfare and protection of a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, horses, donkeys and pigs, to name only a few, in local farms and shelters in Rome. Volunteers gain experience caring for the health and wellbeing of the animals while giving them time, love, and the best chance of being adopted.
Volunteers are accommodated in a central camping lodge in Rome. You can expect to share a room with one other volunteer of the same gender.
The program has
start dates the second and fourth Monday of every month throughout the year.
This program ranges from 2-12 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
As an Animal Care volunteer you’ll help local staff with routine daily tasks. There may be an opportunity to supplement your time by improving the shelter itself, raising community awareness about animal abandonment through campaigns, assisting with minor medical treatment, and supporting the shelter’s social media accounts to help better promote the shelter.
The Animal Care program in Rome has several objectives, all of which are equally important. Day-to-day duties for volunteers help work towards these goals, including:
- Taking care of our four-legged friends by feeding, cleaning and grooming them
- Providing companionship by playing with the animals
- Supporting local staff of non-profit associations in the maintenance and cleaning of shelters
- Contributing to communication campaigns in support of the shelters themselves
- Raising awareness around topics such as adoptions of animals
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Italy programs are available year-round, starting on the second and fourth Monday of every month.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on
our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 12 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
