Taking care of the cats and keeping the place super clean.

Help a sustainable project: 12 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Connect with nature: 19 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

24h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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What you get

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

A sanctuary builded for cats with at the moment 60 cats living in that building plus in the hostel with acces to the outside area. The cathouse is on a property with 2 other houses and horses around on the land.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Between 20 and 65 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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21 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

19 Get in touch with nature
14 Meeting international travelers
14 Meeting locals
12 Immersing in the local culture
9 Practicing Spanish
8 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 6. Clean water and sanitation
9 15. Life on land
5 5. Gender equality

Lea

United States

Karin is amazing! Her life is dedicated to giving these animals a comfortable life, and that reflects in her expectations for the volunteers. She will probably correct how you are cleaning, but it is truly out of wanting the best for the animals. The hours were very reasonable, especially if there is more than one volunteer. My responsibility was cleaning the shelter every day, with 2 days off a week. I loved this experience, as someone who loves cats it was heaven.

4 days ago

Sasha

Canada

I had a great time at the shelter with Karin! The cats are all very sweet. The property and nature surrounding is lovely, especially if you like being in nature. It is about a ten minute walk to the nearest beach, which is beautiful. Lots of other beaches around to walk to / take moto taxi. The town is easy to navigate as it's only one main street. Daily tasks consisted of sweeping, mopping, changing and cleaning water bowls in the shelter. Sometimes other work in the hostel but I was glad to help! Keep in mind it's rustic- might not be for you if you don't like bugs and want hot water.

3 months ago

karin replied

I was to late writing a review for Sasha. Thank you Sasha for all the help and giving love too the cats. You are a 5☆ (this for people to know in case somebody is reading this). If one day you want to come back ....always welcome. Also little Wilma will be happy to see you again. Kind regards and again thank you for everything.

Jasmin

Austria

It was perfect for a first experience. The beach is 10 minutes away and Karin offers to do horse riding excursiones for free! She has a big heart for her animals and tries everything to keep them comfortable and healthy. The room is diretly next to the kitchen where the gusets cook and eat and walk past. That could maybe annoy someone who prefers it to have it quiet and very privat. It has still everything you need. All in all i had a good experience and i recommend if you love animals expecially cats and if you like living in nature.

6 months ago

Romane

France

I have a lot to say about my experience in the shelter's house but most of all : it was one of the best time in my life. I spent two months here and I have learned so much About myself during the Time. Karin is a great host she will be very clear about what she wants and she is such a pure soul it was heartwarming to see. She takes so much care about the animals and is very cautious about the comfort of each one of them. Las Galeras is a very nice town and is close by feet you can go to 7 very nice beaches around. I loved cleaning and taking care of the cats and I will miss them so much 😢 I

8 months ago

karin replied

Hi Romane, the same for me...i'm very thankfull for all your help and care for my animals. Ofcourse we miss you. And when ever you would like to come back...take your stuff together and come over. You don't have to ask me as the door is always open for you.
Romain is doing great, he's almost a cat now.😊

Helin

Canada

I had to apply last minute to Karin's the shelter, after my other volunteer work has been cancelled. Karin was so kind to agree to let me stay over on such short notice. The work consisted of cleaning the shelter and helping around the hostel. The hostel itself is beautiful, the shelter. For my first volunteer experience it was great, I met lovely people. Tasks are not hard but Karin is particular and cares about the health and comfort of the cats so communication is really important! Make sure to ask her to show you how it needs to be done if you're unsure. Overall great experience :)

about 1 year ago

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