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3h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
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Amount
- € 20
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
Food (breakfast and lunch each day), payment of services, uniform, and the difference to the project. Alimentación (desayuno y almuerzo cada día), pago de servicios, uniforme, y la diferencia al proyecto.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- 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
- 1 week
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
It is important that you have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and carry a positive 'yes you can' attitude. We are dedicated to providing shelter, rehabilitation, food and care to dogs rescued from the streets. Tasks include: showing the dogs love, brushing them, taking them for walks and helping with small chores around the shelter.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner Spanish
- Between 18 and 66 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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37 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 31 Immersing in the local culture
- 29 Practicing Spanish
- 28 Meeting locals
- 27 Creating true social impact
- 25 Meeting international travelers
- 18 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 21 3. Good health and well-being
- 20 15. Life on land
- 15 17. Partnerships for the goals
Tristan
France
This two weeks experience in “Colitas sin techo Cusco” was truly amazing. The work didn't feel like working at all. It was more like enjoying the day with the dogs and helping at the shelter for a couple of hours. Felicia is really and amazing person, always smiling and ready to help any dog or person. She is really dedicated to all the animals that she takes care of. The accommodation is also super good, whether it's the meals (breakfast and lunch) or the spacious rooms with private bathrooms. I can not recommend this place enough. This experience was amazing and I would love to come back.
15 days ago
Emma
France
We had a great time at Felicia. We loved looking after the dogs and cats. Everything was perfect, we had our own room and bathroom, we ate well too. Everything was very clean, tidy and organised. We had time to go to Machu Picchu on our days off. We will be back with great pleasure. ❤️ We recommend it 100%! Go for it!
15 days ago
Ava
United States
Felicia has a heart of gold! I truly valued my time here and loved meeting all of the dogs that Felicia has saved. A great experience!
about 1 month ago
Beth
United States
No one on the planet works harder than Felicia. She is a dynamo. The shelter had better facilities than I had expected, though there are many improvements for the future planned. The dogs are healthy, well fed and clean. It's hard work, but Felicia shows you what she needs, even if your Spanish is as poor as mine. She is kind, to animals and volunteers. I don't known how she does it with so little money and support. COME HERE AND HELP. You will be glad that you did. I had some trouble with the altitude, but work slow and rest when you need to.
about 2 months ago
Camille
Belgium
This was my first Worldpackers experience, and I'm very glad it was! Feli is an incredible person with the biggest heart, and it's beautiful to see how passionate she is about her work. The dogs are all so sweet, and it was so much fun getting to know each of them and their unique personalities. The volunteer accommodation is great and the food is super tasty too. It's also a great opportunity to practice Spanish in a natural, everyday setting. I already miss all the doggies!
about 2 months ago
Felicia replied
Gracias por tu sugerencia Camí. Lo tomaré en cuenta. Estos meses hace mucho frío en Cusco.
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