Make a Difference: Volunteer with Rescue Dogs in the Heart of Peru - CUSCO!

Join Our Mission to Help Dogs in Peru!

Are you passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for volunteers with a genuine desire to help, a positive “can-do” attitude, and the drive to take initiative. If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on our team!

Located just 9 km from the heart of Cusco, our shelter is nestled within a stunning archaeological complex surrounded by lush green countryside—a peaceful haven where you can connect with nature and make a real impact.

Volunteering here is more than just helping dogs—it’s a therapeutic experience that heals both human and canine souls. The dogs in our care have faced tough times, and your love and time can help mend their broken hearts while bringing you a sense of fulfillment like no other.

Where You’ll Stay:
Our cozy 100 m² apartment is designed to make volunteers feel at home. It features:

Comfortable rooms: A master bedroom with a king bed and private bathroom (perfect for couples), a double room, and a single room with a shared bathroom.
Modern amenities: Fully equipped kitchen, laundry room with a washing machine, reliable internet, Netflix, and 24/7 hot water.
Natural light: A bright, welcoming space to recharge after a rewarding day with the dogs.
Getting to Cusco’s city center is easy and affordable—just a 1 Sol bus ride (about $0.26 USD). The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and perfect for exploring.

Why Volunteer With Us?
You’ll not only be helping dogs in need but also joining a welcoming, sociable community that truly values your time and efforts. This is your chance to immerse yourself in a meaningful experience, surrounded by culture, history, and heartwarming companionship.

Ready to make a difference? Let’s heal hearts together. Join our team and help us change lives—both canine and human!


Es importante que tengas una voluntad genuina de ayudar, mostrar impulso e iniciativa, y llevar una actitud positiva de 'sí se puede'. Si esto te suena, ¡te quiero en el equipo!
Las instalaciones del albergue se encuentra dentro de un complejo arqueológico (andenerías) a 9 km del centro de la ciudad del Cusco.
Es un lugar agradable, hay campo, áreas verdes donde uno puede caminar.
La gente es muy sociable. Más aún con personas que vienen a dar su tiempo para estar con los perros.
Pasar tiempo con los perros en el albergue es una buena terapia para sanar heridas del alma y curará los corazones rotos de cada perro.
La casa es un departamento de 100 m² con buena iluminación natural.
Cocina equipada, lavandería con lavadora, Internet, Netflix, agua caliente las 24 horas.
Cuenta con 3 habitaciones cómodas; la habitación principal cuenta con una cama king (ideal para voluntarios que vienen en pareja) baño privado, otra habitación con cama matrimonial y una habitación con cama simple; que tienen un baño compartido-
Tiene todo lo necesario para que los voluntarios estén cómodos.
Uno puede trasladarse al centro de la ciudad en bus con un costo de un 1 Sol (1 dólar el cambio es 3.80 soles aproximadamente)
La zona es tranquila y segura para movilizarse.

Volunteers will be treated like part of the family. They will live on the second floor of the house, I will be on the third. So if you have any questions or queries, I will be there. We can prepare food and share. This way we can learn more about our cultures and customs Los voluntarios serán tratados como parte de la familia. Ellos vivirán en el segundo piso de la casa, yo estaré en el tercer. Así que cualquier duda y consulta estaré ahí. Podremos preparar la comida y compartir. Así podremos aprender más de nuestras culturas y costumbres

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Poland

5

I had an amazing time at Colitas Sin Techo. Felicia does an incredible job caring for so many dogs (and cats), ensuring that they get the care they deserve and so much more. I’m amazed at how much energy she has for it all! The dogs and cats themselves are adorable, super friendly and simply need a lot of love (so expect a lot of cuddles and play time). The days are nice and short so you still have so much time to enjoy the afternoon and can ask for your days off whenever. As a vegetarian, I also thoroughly enjoyed the food that was made (I always felt well taken care of).

2 days ago

United States

5

Working with Felicia was one of the best experiences of my life! Working with the dogs is less like working and more like playing and it was so hard to leave at the end of the three weeks. Felicia is the kindest person ever and truly cares about your experience and well being. The apartment space is very nice and the food is delicious. I seriously cannot say enough good things about this volunteer experience.

4 days ago

France, Metropolitan

5

Super expérience chez Felicia qui est passionnée par ce qu'elle fait. Les chiens sont trop mignons et tous hyper sympa. J'ai vraiment aimé participer à ce projet qui est important car il y a beaucoup de chiens errants à Cusco. En plus j'ai pus pratiquer mon espagnol et les repas étaient très bons. N'hésitez pas à faire ce volontariat et à donner un coup de main à Felicia !

8 days ago

Germany

5

Felicia is unlikely any other people we have met on our journey around Latin America. Every day she pours her heart into the life of dogs and other animals around her. At the same time, she takes very good care of the volunteers. Through her, we feel very connected with the life outside of typical tourism. The world of dogs is harsh and we are so happy to have contributed to some degree here. We deeply recommend this experience to everyone who wants to support the life of animals (especially dogs), learn Spanish (yes, no English is spoken ;) and connect with real authentic Peruvian life

12 days ago

United States

5

I had an amazing time here!! Felcia is a wonderful host!! She is so caring and kind and it’s clear that she loves her work and deeply cares about each and every dog she takes care off !! I don’t speak any spanish but it was very easy for us to communicate using google translate and she was very patient!! The apartment is very nice and depending on the number of volunteers you get your own room. The food is delicious and she’s very accommodating to allergies or food preferences. I loved my time here and if your looking for a wonderful experience in peru this is the worldpackers trip i would do

about 1 month ago


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