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Animal Sanctuary Volunteer in Langkawi Island, Malaysia

The experience

You will be responsible for the day to day care of over 180 dogs. This includes daily cleaning tasks, feeding and medicating of animals

Whilst working hours are anticipated between 30-40 hours per week, this could change at short notice. You may only be required to work 4-5 hours some days and other days 8 hours dependant on the need of the sanctuary.

This role is hands on, you WILL get dirty. Live in available up to 6 volunteers.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

1 day off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our programme aims to give a second chance to dogs that have been hurt, injured, abused or abandoned. All of our dogs have been rescued because they were in need of sanctuary and not just because they were living on the streets. Street dogs can live happy healthy lives, but our mission at WOOFF is to save, rehabilitate and rehome when possible dogs that are at risk of dying or being put down.
Our project varies day to day but the day will always start between 8am and 9am. Some days you will be needed 9-5 and other days you may be needed 9am-1pm and then again in the evening 7-9pm maybe.

Any questions please feel free to message us on here, instagram or direct on whatsapp:
Jeff (sanctuary owner)- +60 13 500 1522
Sam (worldpackers manager)- +44 7857419289

Activities & Shift

Shifts typically vary from day to day based on the needs of the sanctuary. The day usually starts between 8 and 9am and could be one continuous 8 hour shift or it could be split into parts throughout the day.
Jobs include:
Sorting dog medications and food bowls
Preparing meals consisting of dried fish, rice and water or standard tinned dog food.
Sweeping the yard of poo and cleaning the enclosures with a hose.
Dog cuddles and kisses
Other tasks may be in addition included repair works on site if skilled or propose new ideas for fundraising/ our socials.

Rules

- Treat the property with respect as if it was your own home
- Care and love the dogs, they are my pets who have had a troubled background and now are regaining trust in humans
- Do not come thinking it will be a holiday or somewhere to base to explore the island. If you're not volunteering its not a space to free load.
- Be environmentally conscious of water use and electricity. I love having guests but it can be costly if people overuse utilities.
- I typically don't accept solo female travellers, please reach out before applying as if I have other volunteers at the time you apply, you will be still be welcome.