Help at our Dog Refuge in Samara Beach
A experiência
ATTENTION DOG LOVERS!
Live-in volunteer opportunity in Playa Samara. We need help at our small dog refuge with feeding and caring for the dogs, cleaning, preparing food and walking the dogs on the beach. Volunteers must love dogs and and spending time with them, and be physically active.
Como você ajuda
22 horas por semana
Jardinagem:
Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.
Pintura e Decoração:
Ajude a pintar ou redecorar espaços internos e externos.
Construção e Reparos:
Ajude em reparos, manutenção ou a construir.
O que você ganha
2 dias livres por semana
Quarto privado:
Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você
Lavanderia gratuita:
Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.
Bicicletas à vontade:
Use nossas bikes à vontade, quando quiser.
Carona na chegada:
Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.
Use nossa cozinha equipada:
Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.
Internet Básica:
Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente
Requisitos
Inglês Iniciante ou Espanhol Iniciante
Entre 22 e 60 anos
Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários
O que não está incluso
Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto
Detalhes
At PATA, every paw has a story—and with your help, that story can have a happy ending.
We're a registered non-profit based in beautiful Costa Rica, completely powered by volunteers who care deeply about the welfare of animals. Our founder, Sally Ella Horn, leads with heart—managing day-to-day operations, investigating rescue cases, and ensuring the dogs and cats we help get the second chance they deserve.
As a volunteer, you’ll stay and help at our small, cozy dog refuge where we care for abandoned, sick, and neglected pups, helping them recover and thrive. Our cat rescues are looked after by trusted local foster families.
We’re located near the beach in a peaceful part of Sámara—close enough to enjoy the town’s shops, restaurants, and vibes, but quiet enough to relax and recharge. Whether you take a short bike ride, hop on the local bus, or walk along the shore, getting to the town center is quick and easy.
By volunteering with us, you’re not just helping animals—you’re becoming part of a community that believes in compassion, connection, and creating change.
I’m Sally Ella Horn, and I started PATA in 2019 with a simple mission: to give neglected, abandoned, and abused animals the love and care they deserve.
I’ve traveled alot a d had the chance to meet wonderful people from around the world. I’ve always been passionate about animals, nature, and building community. That’s what PATA is all about.
Here, we operate like a family. Everyone works together for the well-being of the animals. We make sure our volunteers feel welcomed, appreciated, and supported—because we couldn’t do this work without you.
Whether you’re here for 2 weeks or a 2 months, we'll do our best to make your stay enjoyable. We're happy to show you some of the pretty nature spots in the area.
Atividades & Turnos
Volunteering is 5 hours maximum per day, sometimes in the morning, other times in the afternoon, and sometimes a combination. It won'tr be more than 5 hours, and you will always have two days off per week.
Regras
Under no circumstances is physical punishment of the dogs permitted. Nor is the consumption of any type of hallucinogenic permitted. Smoking is not permitted on the premises. Quiet time is 10pm - 6am. No parties. No overnight guests. Visits must be requested in advance and pre-approved.