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Animal Shelter Urubamba Province, Peru
Brand new rescue centre for stray dogs in Sacred Valley, Peru!
What you offer
6h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 4
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
The fee for a Volunteer Stay with us is $50 USD in total, whether your stay is 2 weeks or longer. Your stay will be confirmed once you pay your $50 fee. Please pay by using our secure Paypal Donation account: https://www.colitasconcanas.org/make-a-donation This will help us with the costs of purchasing and maintaining volunteer amenities and facilities, utilities, wifi, and basic food ingredients.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Dec
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Apr
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
We are a new rescue centre for stray dogs in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru. This is an exciting time to get involved with us. We need help with: the daily operation of the rescue centre, hosting tours of the shelter for visitors, and working with the local population to raise awareness in dog welfare.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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42 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 30 Meeting international travelers
- 26 Get in touch with nature
- 23 Creating true social impact
- 18 Developing social awareness
- 18 Practicing English
- 17 Meeting locals
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 14 17. Partnerships for the goals
- 11 15. Life on land
Juli
Germany
The shelteris a beautiful place. I spent five weeks there, and it was a truly wonderful time. I was welcomed incredibly warmly—everyone is so kind and genuine. The dogs are amazing, and Emily takes care of them with so much love. Angus is also very warm and open. I really enjoyed my stay. The work was relaxed, and there was plenty of time to explore the surroundings. I would recommend this place to everyone, as it is truly special. The dogs, in particular, find their way into your heart so quickly. I will miss them all very much.❤️
14 days ago
Nikki replied
Thank you so much Juli! It was really great having you with us. We appreciated your steady help and positive attitude throughout your stay!
Cassidy
United States
My experience here was one I will cherish closely. Emily was a great host & the work she is doing here is truly inspiring. It broke my heart leaving because I formed so much love for these dogs at the shelter & they are truly deserving of all the tenderness any volunteer can give them. If you have a compassionate heart & love animals you will without a doubt enjoy your time here. I hope I can come back again one day!
2 months ago
Nikki replied
Cassidy was an absolute pleasure to have with us! She was kind, reliable, and brought such a positive, easygoing vibe to the team. She got along great with everyone, was wonderful with the dogs, and just made the place brighter. We’d happily welcome her back anytime!
Fiona
Germany
The whole experience was lovely. Emily and Angus are really kind, understanding and open and I was really happy to be able to spend so much time with the animals. The dogs are really lovely and i missed them the Second i left. If i ever have the opportunity I will definitly go back!
3 months ago
Nikki replied
Fiona was such a joy to have around. She connected beautifully with the dogs and was always kind and easy to be around. Her warm energy added something special to the atmosphere here. We’d love to see her again one day. 🐾
Connor
United Kingdom
Had a great time here. Shelter is really well ran and the dogs are great. Emily owns the shelter whilst Angus manages the day-to-day, both do an excellent job. Urubamba and the Sacred Valley are really cool areas with a lot to explore and do in your spare time. If you're interested in a hands on job where you get to care for dogs in a really cool area then this would be great for you.
5 months ago
Nikki replied
Connor fit right in from day one. Super easy to be around, great with the dogs, and he was useful keeping the dogs quiet at night so Angus could have a night off :) We really appreciated having him here.
Leila
France
It was the best experience, the project tothe shelter and help the dogs is really well managed. We worked with a incredible team to be here for the dogs all day. The feeding, the cleaning tasks, the walks with the dogs, everything is well organised. I've learn so much being in contact all day with the dogs. Leaving them was the worst part.
8 months ago
Nikki replied
Thanks Leila! It was so great having you at the shelter! You were so patient and caring, especially with Todd. He really needed that extra time and attention, and thanks to you, he’s now going out for walks with the leash! We’re super grateful for everything you gave during your time here, and we’d love to have you back anytime. 🐾💛
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