Volunteers play a vital role in animal shelters, providing invaluable support to staff and contributing directly to the well-being of the animals.
To formalise your application at our Brussels shelter, we invite you to send us your application by e-mail to the following address: benevoles@veeweyde.be.
For our Tournai’s shelter : veeweyde.tournai@veeweyde.be
For our Turnhout’s shelter : info@veeweydeweelde.be
Your application must include :
- Your background, detailing your experience, skills and any previous involvement in animal-related activities or voluntary work.
- An explanatory note, in which you can tell us about your motivations, your personal experiences with animals and what you would like to contribute to the refuge.
- Your preferences: do you prefer dogs, cats, Nacs or farm animals (sheep, goats)?
Here are the requirements for becoming a volunteer with our association:
To ensure the well-being of our animals and the smooth operation of the shelter, all volunteer candidates must meet the following requirements:
-
Be at least 18 years old.
-
Be primarily motivated by animal welfare and have never abandoned an animal.
-
Be versatile: depending on the shelter’s needs, volunteers may be asked to help care for dogs, cats, rabbits and rodents, and occasionally assist with gardening or maintenance tasks.
-
Be aware of the level of commitment required: a regular presence is essential, with one fixed morning per week, for a minimum period of six months. Our animals and staff must be able to rely on volunteers in the long term.
-
Strictly follow the shelter’s safety protocols and apply the procedures learned during volunteer training, particularly regarding safety, hygiene and animal welfare.
-
Be physically able to work, not afraid to get dirty, and willing to clean animal living areas (kennels, litter boxes, etc.).
-
Have emotional resilience, understanding that volunteers may be confronted with difficult situations such as animal abuse cases, judicial seizures or animals in distress.
-
Honor commitments, both towards the animals and the shelter team.
-
Spend time with and give attention to the animals: walking, grooming, playing, providing companionship and positive interaction are an essential part of the role.
-
Inform us of any allergies to animal hair or health issues that could affect volunteer duties. For women, it is requested not to be more than three months pregnant.
-
Be a reliable, consistent and committed person, who may be required, if necessary, to provide a criminal record extract.