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Syros Cats volunteer program

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In August 2026, the Syros Cats animal sanctuary on the Greek island of Syros began accepting applications for its volunteer scheme. Managed by an NGO, the program offers volunteers free lodging in a shared house, with water, electricity and Wi-Fi provided at no charge, and a weekly day off. Volunteers work five hours per day, six days a week, for a minimum of one month, performing duties such as feeding cats, changing water, cleaning litter and refuge areas, and, under veterinary supervision, administering medication. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, speak decent English and cover their own travel, international insurance, meals outside the refuge and any extra transport. The initiative builds on earlier announcements that described private bedrooms, free breakfast and partial cost reimbursement for a 2027 cohort, indicating that recruitment started earlier than initially reported. The organization, identified as the British non-profit Cat Syros, has been active since 2012 and manages an estimated 3,000 cats across the island through systematic sterilization and care. The scheme reflects a growing regional interest in community-based animal-welfare projects, similar to programs on nearby islands. By September 2026, new recruitment details emerged for the period between January and June 2027. The organization, referred to as Syroscats, updated its requirements to include individuals or couples aged 25 and older, with an application deadline of September 30, 2026. This updated schedule specifies a workload of approximately five hours per day, five days a week. While veterinary experience is highly valued, it is not mandatory; however, applicants must be punctual, capable of working independently, and must not have cat allergies.

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