Responsible Volunteer in a Dog Sanctuary Langkawi, Malaysia

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
High demand host: This host has received 8 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with the locals: 2 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature: 2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

32h

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

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.

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

You will be responsible for the day to day care of over 160 dogs. This includes daily cleaning tasks, poop picking, feeding and medicating of animals. Whilst working hours are anticipated between 40-56 hours per week, this could change at short notice. You may only be required to work 4-6 hours some days and other days 8 hours dependant on the need of the sanctuary. But be prepared that there is always work & you WILL get dirty!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 25 and 50 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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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

2 Meeting locals
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Creating true social impact
1 Practicing English
1 Developing social awareness
1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
1 3. Good health and well-being
1 15. Life on land

Kristina

Germany

WOOF the shelter is a truly special place! The dogs are incredible and so sweet and caring. Jeff is such a kind and genuine person, and you can truly tell he's dedicated his life to these animals. He's always around if you need anything. The room is comfortable and nice. Since it's right above the dogs, you'll hear some barking at night here and there tho but for me that was just part of the experience. Would definitely volunteer here again! 🐾

11 days ago

Patrícia

Portugal

The experience itself is really nice, you get to spend a lot of time surrounded by doggies and learn about and with them. The dogs are super cute and you get to experience them being more and more confortable around you. The hours of the experience are intense and most of the days it's a full day of work, you really get immersed in it.

4 months ago

WOOFF replied

Thanks for your great help and work.
We wish you all the best, safe travels, and all the best for your future.

The WOOFF Langkawi Team

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