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- Hours per day
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- Building & Repairing
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- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
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- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
- Stay up to
- 8 weeks
The Experience
Somos una org de 8 voluntarios locales.. Tenemos ahora un Refugio con 30 perros... Estamos ubicados a 41/2 del Puerto (centro), por el refugio pasa la ciclovía y la carretera principal... El Voluntario va a tener autonomía y va a vivir en un cuarto especialmente para ellos, donde hay cocina, baño, ducha, nevera, licuadora.. van a convivir entre voluntarios y también vivir con los perros... Nosotros proveemos legumbres, frutas y huevos... Anímate!
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
- Between 20 and 55 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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Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 7 Get in touch with nature
- 7 Meeting locals
- 7 Meeting international travelers
- 6 Creating true social impact
- 6 Immersing in the local culture
- 5 Practicing Spanish
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 15. Life on land
- 1 17. Partnerships for the goals
Carlos
Ecuador
It was a beautiful experience, I ended up liking it so much, the dogs are sweet angels and the working hours are fair and good for your schedule so that you can go out and enjoy the island, the only thing that surprised me was that I didn't got a bike neither fruits as it was listed in the page, besides that everything was good
6 months ago
Cassie
United Kingdom
I loved my stay at the shelter. The work hours were respected & I had enough free time to visit the other islands. The staff are lovely & welcoming. The dogs are so sweet & work is always a joy because the main task is to spend lots of time with them - giving them love & attention. The islands are really beautiful .. with many things to do & so much wildlife to see. If you are a dog lover, I would highly recommend volunteering at the shelter. It is a very rewarding experience & the dogs really need you. It was sad saying goodbye & I hope to go back soon. Thank you for everything! ❤️🐕
about 1 year ago
Alice
United Kingdom
This was such an amazing experience we didn't want to leave! Gloria, her family and all the other volunteers were so welcoming I felt like part of their family from day one! Providing love and care for the dogs was such a great experience- we would go back in a heartbeat. I highly recommend this to others.
over 1 year ago
Juanchito al Rescate Galápagos replied
Alicia una linda persona nos ayudo a trabajar mucho en el l refugio, limpiando, construyendo y sobre todo dando muchísimo amor a los perritos tanto así que jamas te olvidemos ya que tenemos a nuestra Alis 🐶 en el refugio
Liam
United Kingdom
Gloria and her family will make you feel like one of them from the very first day. They are such lovely people who have a lot of time for the volunteers. The dogs are all so lovely and we are going to miss them dearly. The work was fun and you knew you were helping the family develop the land for the dogs or themselves. Thank you very much Gloria and family for your stay and help over the last month. We hope to be reunited again soon one day.
over 1 year ago
Juanchito al Rescate Galápagos replied
Gracia Liam por toda la ayuda que vinieron a dar a los perritos, y sobre todo el amor que dejaron marcado en los corazones 💕.... Liam es una persona digna de confianza para toda actividad.... Jamás te olvidarémos y Liam 🐶 estará muy agradecido contigo ya q le pusiste tu nombre... Gracias
Giulia
Italy
Jheymi y Edwin son dos personas maravillosas. Son amables, simpáticos y siempre disponibles. El refugio está muy bien cuidado, al igual que todos los perros, que son muy queridos y respetados. Gracias a todos por permitirme y acompañarme en esta maravillosa experiencia. Espero volver pronto!
4 months ago
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