Being a Volunteer means giving what we are willing to give. Each volunteer gives what he wants. Be it:

• time for a photo session
• Take care of dogs and/or cats
• Help with rescues
• Set up a new toy/hobby for our boys
• Organize awareness campaigns
• Help with a collection of goods
• Help with sales and/or fundraising
• Help with capturing CED and with all logistics
• Help monetarily or with donations
• Just treats! So important for them!
• Any and all help is welcome! Just say how you want to help

PatudosVagos - Association currently has 2 shelters. One in Santo André de Vagos and another in Gafanha da Nazaré. Both still under construction!

Volunteer work helps animals have a better quality of life.

Volunteering is not a job or rigid work, therefore, any type of formal contract is excluded. However, commitment, commitment and assiduity are fundamental requirements. The organization and management of existing resources is carried out by members of the association's management and is very important for good structural functioning. The work carried out by volunteers to help should not be taken as an obligation, but rather seen as a time of satisfaction, dedication and healthy coexistence.

• Work as a volunteer is extremely rewarding, without doubt, but due to the inability to successfully resolve all reported cases, it can be exhausting, since, unfortunately, cases of abandonment and mistreatment happen every day.
• The most shy, scared and /or those with a disability need and deserve our extra attention.
• Never forget that the basis of successful teamwork is knowing how to respect different sensibilities and opinions.

Rules of good conduct:

Anyone who wants to volunteer at PatudosVagos - Associação does so because they like animals and must be aware that they are doing it voluntarily. Don't feel like you have to know everything and, as such, we highlight some rules:

• It's by talking that people understand each other. So talk, ask questions and above all, listen to other more experienced volunteers.
• Follow the rules. If you're not sure whether you can do it or not, don't do it. The rules all exist for a reason and most of them are related to the safety of the dogs.
• Never commit to something you cannot fulfill. Volunteer work is team work. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend, be it any commitment you have with PatudosVagos - Associação, you must communicate as far in advance as possible.
• The entry/acceptance of animals is always subject to approval by the Board of Directors. Association.
• Whenever you have an innovative and improvement idea for the animals or the Facilities, you can share it with us.
• All volunteers have access to our groups where we share ideas and organize day to day.

If this makes you happy, show up!