We always need dog loving volunteers to help with the Bansko Street Dogs.
If you have some time on your hands and are looking for something to do, whatever your skills, location or availability, we can find something for you. We need people who can help at our shelter in town (cleaning, playing with the dogs and taking them for walks), as well as on vet trips and caring for the streeties around Bansko, and with fundraising and event organising – there is always lots to do! If you’re sat at home thinking I would love to join in you absolutely can!
If you want to get hands on with the dogs we can train you, but remember that what we do is hard work – emotionally and physically. It’s not glamorous, the days are long and tiring, and the only payment is the love of the wonderful dogs. You will have fun – it’s impossible to spend time with the dogs and not – so if you are prepared to get smothered with wet paws, doggy kisses and poop in equal measure, you might just be one of us!
You have the opportunity to experience a little or a lot of what is involved with running a busy rescue. Every day starts with a to do list and great intentions to accomplish those things that day – it rarely happens.
Residential Volunteer Programme
We have been running a visiting volunteer program for years, and have hosted 100’s of people from around the world. People travel here to stay with us, and to help out with the dogs. We fundraise to cover the costs of your accommodation and utility bills. so you need to be prepared to muck in and be of help – if you just want a free trip somewhere we are not for you!
There are established routines in place, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the dogs are considered at all times, and for the smooth running of daily tasks. When you join us we will throw you in with hands on training. We all volunteer for the benefit of these loving dogs, and we will explain how and why we do what we do.
If you’d like more info fill in this form. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Dog Sitting / Walking / Company
There are many ways you can enrich the daily life of our dogs, such as
- Walk a dog or two
- Play with them
- Learn some basic enrichment games
- Sit in a lounge and read to a dog
Let us know if you see a street dog!
Often people will see a street dog in Bansko and message to ask about them. If you think a dog is in need of help, or you just want to know more about them, please :
- Let us know where you saw the dog, map locations are a great help.
- Give a brief description of the dog and their behaviour witnessed.
- Attach a video or photos, showing the face clearly, full body, and anything concerning you.
- Try to see if they have an ear tag or collar, the colours of both are helpful.
