HOPE FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS
Get involved in building facilities for abandoned animals! Join us for a weekend in picturesque Zimora near Úštěk, where a new shelter for cats and other animals is being built. Surrounded by beautiful nature, you will help an association that has been tirelessly caring for animals in need and building a safe haven for them in its spare time since 2017. So far without the support of the city, with the help of a handful of volunteers. It is a challenging phase – while caring for dozens of animals every day, the association is also trying to build, repair, and create.
Whether you decide to go for a day or a whole weekend, you will become part of the story of a courageous association that has decided to change the bleak situation in its neighborhood. Combine helping with a pleasant trip and good company, and you have an unforgettable weekend!
WHAT WE'LL BE DOING
During the weekend, you can expect a varied mix of physical work, the results of which you will see immediately. We will help with excavation work, carry bricks and help lay them, rake the ground, paint, chop and split wood. Depending on current needs, we may also lend a hand with some minor building repairs. We will help with whatever is needed to keep the farm growing so that one day it can safely accommodate even more animal residents.
You don’t need any previous experience or skills to join – this event is open to anyone who’s ready to lend a hand!
SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAM
Volunteering is never just about work. You will learn about the people who founded the association, get a glimpse into the daily care of animals, and, if you wish, we can even take a trip to the beautiful surrounding area. In the evening, you can spend your time playing board games, chatting by the fire, or simply relaxing.
DATE: 29. – 31. 5. 2026
LOCATION: Zimoř 6, 411 45 Liběšice-Úštěk
Spolek na ochranu zvířat Litoměřickowas founded in 2017 in response to the alarming situation surrounding abandoned, injured, and unwanted cats in Litoměřice and the surrounding area. The association's goal is to rescue, treat, and find homes for cats, but they also provide care for other animals – from dogs and hedgehogs to pigeons and sheep.
They provide assistance thanks to donors and volunteers. Without state support or backing from the city, they must rely solely on their own resources. One dream they have achieved is the Cat Clubhouse. Now they are embarking on an even bigger project: in Zimoř near Úštěk, they are building new facilities and a cat park for semi-shy cats that are unnecessarily spending their lives in shelters between four walls.
WHAT’S PROVIDED FOR YOU AS A VOLUNTEER
- Accommodation
- Meals throughout the event
- Special health and liability insurance
- Event organization and a leader who will guide the group on-site
- New connections, meaningful life experiences, and beautiful memories that money can’t buy
Please read the participation terms and find out why a participation fee is charged.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATION
We’ll be staying at the premises of the hosting organization. We sleep in a shared room on our own sleeping mats and in sleeping bags. A shower and flush toilet will be available on-site.
MEETING POINT
We’ll meet on Friday evening at the accommodation. A few days before the event, you’ll get the exact time and address. Please let us know in the registration form how you plan to arrive – if you’re not sure yet, no worries. We’ll set up a WhatsApp group before the event to coordinate carpooling, shared train rides, or where to meet.
MEALS
Meals will be provided throughout the event, except for Friday dinner. We may share the preparation of breakfasts and dinners. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know directly in the registration form.
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm work clothes suited for the weather (something you don’t mind getting dirty)
- Warm, preferably waterproof work shoes or boots
- Sleeping bag
- Personal hygiene items, towel
- Slippers
- Water bottle
- Friday dinner
RETURN
After we finish work and clean up the tools on Sunday afternoon, everyone will head home. The exact end time will be confirmed before the event.
If you have any questions, please contact coordinator Jana at jana@heroclan.cz