Bianca helps them, because you help us.

Volunteers are part of our mission.
Volunteer work is essential to help us stop the suffering of animals, give them the attention and love they never had before.
There are many tasks to do in our shelter, and we believe that you will find one suitable for you.

By the way, why not donate?

Have some questions?

You can also send an email, requesting further information.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING VOLUNTEER?

Volunteering at Bianca Shelter is an excellent way to:

  • acquire new skills on animal welfare;
  • develop your self-confidence;
  • to see an abused and unhappy animal get a new and wonderful life;
  • giving love and feeling that it makes an animal happy;
  • perform a useful and rewarding task;
  • gain a sense of achievement;
  • make a difference in your community;
  • meet new people who love animals and who care about animal welfare.

WHO CAN BE VOLUNTEER?

Anyone can be a volunteer, except those under the age of 16.

Special conditions for children under 18 also apply.
We need as many volunteers as possible, as we have almost 500 animals, many of which need to be socialized and walked.

HOW CAN I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?

Before becoming a volunteer, a first contact by e-mail is required, in which you must provide some general information about yourself.
Then, an informal interview is required to be conducted at the shelter, and filling out a form.
When you start as a volunteer, you will receive the necessary information to perform the tasks.

IS THERE A MINIMUM OF HOURS I HAVE TO DO?

There is no minimum number of hours to volunteer.

But commitment and dedication is important. No matter how much time you have available to give animals, every minute is important,
there are several ways to help in our shelter and make a big difference in animal welfare.

WHAT TYPE OF TASKS CAN I DO?

There are several tasks that you can perform either in the shelter or outside.

You can help with campaigns to collect goods, in supermarkets, you can be available to take sick animals to the vets, walk animals in the shelter, help clean kennels, etc.

You can foster one or more animals...

I LIVE FAR AWAY FROM THE SHELTER, HOW CAN I HELP EVEN AT DISTANCE?

If you live far and want to help us, you can do it in different ways:

  • make monetary donations by paypal or bank transfer;
  • ordering necessary food and goods through the supermarket and ordering them to the shelter;
  • offer us a gift card at the pharmacy where we order the medicines;
  • sending medicines we need by mail;
  • do a fundraiser on facebook for your birthday;
  • sponsor one or more of our animals;
  • share our posts on social networks.

Where to Stay?

Are you thinking about coming to Bianca Shelter and wonder where you can stay over? Maria's House is very near the shelter (you can even walk by foot) and a very cheap B&B place. Nearby there is a grocery store, so you can cook by yourself. You may contact us for further information.
Contacts

For further information, use the email...

sesimbra.bianca@gmail.com