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20h
- 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$ 30
Per week
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- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
For $6 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
3
- 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.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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
Jun
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
- Stay at least
- 2 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
- 4 Meeting international travelers
- 4 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Creating true social impact
- 2 Meeting locals
- 2 Practicing Spanish
- 2 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 2 15. Life on land
- 2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 1 17. Partnerships for the goals
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.
11 days ago
Robert
United States
Within the first week at the the shelter, I had already decided to stay on extra past my term. The work is challenging at times caring for 50+ dogs and all of their needs, but it's well worth it to see the positive impact you're making on a daily basis. This is not a place for the weekend warrior philanthropists. It takes dedication, commitment and the flexible necessity to take mostly all of it as it comes because every day is a new challenge.
3 months ago
Francis
United Kingdom
I enjoyed it. Very fulfilling to help the dogs if you can handle hard work.
about 2 months ago
Katie
United Kingdom
Living with and caring for the dogs was a very rewarding experience, all of the dogs are so unique and lovely. Taking the dogs for walks to the lake on sunny days and playing with them at the sanctuary was definitely my favourite part of the experience :) Improvements can be made to the on site facilities as it wasn't completely up to the standard expected but does require more funding to do so. Should also be mentioned that it is more of a full time commitment than helping out for a few hours then clocking out as the dogs need round the clock attention and care.
about 2 months ago
Connor
United Kingdom
The dogs are great. Very cool location, with a lot to explore on your days off. Team I worked with was really great and became friends quickly. Would recommend for anyone that is comfortable around this type of work as well as living in and around nature
2 months ago
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