Animal Shelter Volunteer Program

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Year Round

Description: Our Charity #25700 was created in 2005 by 25 persons that love animals. Today our active membership is approximately a dozen persons with a majority of the shelter work being done by a handful of volunteers. We are legally registered and can provide tax receipts for all donations.

We operate a temporary shelter located in the Old Zoo in the central park of Nea Filadelphia (Dekeleias & Troados Street). (Directions to closest Metro Station Perissos or by Bus Routes.)

Daily we are caring for over 50+ dogs in our Shelter and dozens scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Cats and kittens are fostered by our members as we have no shelter space for them.

Friends of Animals provides the following services:
*Vaccinations to keep our four legged friends healthy and free of future disease.
*Sterilizations to keep the population of unwanted animals as low as is possible.
*Medical attention to animals that are in need.
*Adoptions of animals into suitable loving households.
*Feed animals that are living in neighbourhoods and provide food to those who are unable provide for their own pets.
*Education in the schools - the truth about dogs and 'disease', what makes a good volunteer and safety.
*Working on-site walking, exercising and rehabilitating, socializing the dogs.
*Participating in special events and fundraisers.
*Spreading the word of the Animal Shelter via email, flyering, and any avenues open to you.

Highlights: You get to spend your time surrounded by dozens of incredibly happy loving dogs who are desperate for your attention. You get to make a difference with the simplest gesture - walking a dog or handing out a single flyer may change one persons mind about pet ownership and animal welfare in this country.

Qualifications: Just a love of animals and the desire to help the victims of abandonment, torture, abuse, and neglect on our city streets.

Cost in US$: 0.00

Salary / Pay: None

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: All ages, sizes, skills. We look after dogs and cats. Not rocket science!

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Greece Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Friends of Animals Nea Filadelphia's Mission Statement: Our Mission is the care and the protection of loose animals that are living within in the regions of Municipality of Nea Filadelphia. To continue a productive collaboration with the local government for the resolution of animal rights related issues and the continuous education of the public. To join forces with other animal rights groups, rescue shelters, societies and any group that aims to better the lives of animals in Greece and other countries. Animal rights have no borders!

Year Founded: 2005