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ANIMAL RESCUE, ASSISTANCE & CARE

The experience

We seek volunteers and interns for our dog rescue project—no vet background needed! Passion for animals is key. Your support helps with care, training, adoption, and maintaining kennels. Vet students are especially valued!

Join us to make a lasting difference in these animals' lives!

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

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

Additional fee required

Amount: € 1560 Per day

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: We are committed to affordability and financial transparency with our open book policy. Our minimum contribution starts at just €155 per week (after the second week). This inclusive package covers Spanish language classes, comfortable accommodation in fully equipped guesthouse apartments, a dedicated program donation, personal welcome service, airport pick-up, bus transfer, bus fare, and a free transfer to your placement location.

What you get

2 days 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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

In the Dominican Republic, countless animals urgently need rescue, care, and loving homes. Homeless, sick, neglected, and malnourished dogs, horses, mules, and cats require our immediate attention. The local Veterinary Service is a lifeline, offering emergency care and helping with international adoptions. We welcome volunteers and interns to join our dog rescue project, even if you don't have a veterinary background - a passion for dogs is what matters most! By raising awareness and educating children about animal well-being, you can create a lasting impact. Your support is crucial in providing care, finding new homes, and maintaining kennels. Join us to make a difference by caring for animals, providing training, and assisting in surgeries and neutering campaigns. Veterinarians and vet students are especially valued in this program. Together, let's give these animals a chance at a better life!


Volunteer placement or internship
Our program offers flexible commitment options for volunteers, ranging from a minimum of 4 hours daily up to to 40 hours per week - you decide! If you're joining as an intern, we understand that your school or university may have specific requirements. Please inform us in advance about your internship criteria, enabling us to tailor a personalized work plan to suit your needs. Share your expectations and goals with us, and we'll work together to ensure you achieve them. We are happy to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the internship.

Activities & Shift

As a volunteer helping with animal rescue and care, you can look forward to a fulfilling experience! While prior experience in an animal shelter, veterinarian clinic, or as a veterinary student or dog walker is beneficial, it is not a requirement. We welcome everyone willing to contribute their time and passion to our cause. Your tasks may involve various aspects of animal care, including cleaning kennels and stables, assisting with feeding, grooming, and providing much-needed attention and companionship to the animals. Be prepared for some physical work and spending time outdoors, as our mission often involves hands-on interactions with the animals. Despite the challenges, the joy of seeing the animals thrive under your care and the bonds you'll form with them make this volunteer opportunity exceptionally rewarding. Your dedication and compassion will play a vital role in giving these animals a chance at a better life and finding their forever homes. Join us in making a difference, and together, let's create a brighter future for these beautiful creatures!

Activities can include, but are not limited to:
-Caring for dogs, maintaining kennels, and taking them for walks
-Organizing awareness and educational activities to improve the situation of neglected animals in the long run
-Assisting veterinarians during medical treatments, operations, and neutering or spaying procedures
-Supporting the admission of new patients and handling administrative procedures
-Participating in the annual castration campaign.

Rules

Discover a fulfilling volunteer opportunity! No experience required, just a passion for animals. Engage in physical tasks like cleaning kennels, and be rewarded with love and appreciation from the animals. Whether you have basic or advanced Spanish skills, there are ample opportunities for you to contribute. To ensure your smooth integration into the community, we offer free Spanish classes, full support, and 24/7 backup. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of these animals. With the necessary tools and assistance, your volunteering experience will be truly rewarding and enriching. Come be a part of this impactful journey, and together, we'll create a brighter future for these beloved creatures. Please bring these items: Gloves, Hand sanitizer, Masks, Work clothes.
Optionally /additionally you can also bring: Small bags of dog or cat treats, Food and water bowls, Plates and bowls, Chew toys, Bones and treats, Brushes and combs, Towels, Cotton and gauze, Paper towels, Cat scratchers, Collars and leashes, ID tags

Availability - This program is ongoing throughout the whole year.

Time Commitment - A minimum time commitment of 4 weeks is required and can be extended up to one year.

Placement Location - Las Terrenas.