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30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Content Writer
- Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
- Photography
- Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
- Video Making
- Create, edit and publish digital videos.
- Social Media
- Maintain and update social media channels.
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- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 25
Per week
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- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
For $5 a day which is a contribution to our communal food, we pool our grocery money and meal-plan together. Sharing the responsibility of cooking & cleaning, we have an easy and fun time getting good group meals going.
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.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- 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 Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
We need daily posts/stories/videos made for our social media accounts for the Dog Sanctuary. Someone with this position will be skilled with social media, naturally photography with it, and make daily posts for each day of the week while staffed at the sanctuary. You may participate in daily activities as you wish and will be responsible still for basics (cooking and cleaning are communal responsibilities), but social media and content is primary
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
- Over 21 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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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 9 Meeting international travelers
- 9 Get in touch with nature
- 7 Practicing Spanish
- 7 Creating true social impact
- 5 Learning about sustainability
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 8 15. Life on land
- 7 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 3 17. Partnerships for the goals
Issy
United Kingdom
I had an amazing time volunteering at the the shelter. The daily takes consists of looking after the dogs and ensuring that the the shelter you stayed in was clean and tidy. At the the shelter you work as a team with the other volunteers and workers which is lots of fun especially when you are all working very well together. It is very wholesome work to look after the dogs and to help contribute to Aaron's hard work with creating the amazing the shelter., I would definitely recommend to people who like to meet fellow travellers and who love dogs :)
22 days ago
Phoebe
United States
My time at the the shelter was incredible. The dogs are all very obedient and special. Aaron and Ale are super kind and genuine people who made me feel included, safe, and part of the team from day one. The work is very manageable and changes a bit each day, but life here really revolves around spending time with the dogs and making sure they're happy and cared for. It's such a fulfilling experience, and I'd highly recommend the the shelter to anyone who loves animals and wants to be part of something special.
about 2 months ago
Leonardo
Germany
My experience at the the shelter was really amazing. The team was very welcoming and they did everything to make me feel comfortable. Aaron has built an amazing project with the the shelter and knows exactly what he is doing. The dogs are all very nice which is why I fell in love with them immediately. I highly recommend volunteering there because it's very important work with an incredible atmosphere.
about 2 months ago
Gaby
Guatemala
The the shelter is a whole experience. You can connect with the animals and the people around them. It's a very special and rewarding feeling. I'm very grateful for what I learned and for what I was able to contribute. The dogs are wonderful even though there are many of them, you connect with each one individually.
5 months ago
Vroni
Germany
Super impressive how the dogs act in the pack. Aaron created a loving environment for every the shelter! It made my heart so full to spend time with the dogs. However it was very intense and I was always ready for a good night of sleep in the evening. The whole place is still developing and you should know, that the facilities are quite basic. Take it as an invitation to help improve the level of comfort for everyone. The staff community is nice and I really enjoyed cooking dinner together every night.
7 months ago
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