Animal Care Helper
Coordinator | Cristiana
Coordinator | Cristiana
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Highlights
Contribute to animal welfare
Meet people from all over the world who are also involved in animal protection
Spend time with adorable cats and dogs
Learn Croatian and develop your language skills
Discover Split and its surroundings
This program supports the welfare and protection of dogs and cats at a local shelter.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
In this program, you as an animal passionate and a supporter of animal rights, will have the opportunity to join a team that shares the same passion as you.
This program supports the welfare and protection of dogs and cats at the local shelter. As the law in Croatia protects every abandoned animal, this place plays an important role in managing colonies of stray cats, in protecting dogs and cats at the shelter and in promoting their adoption as well as raising awareness for animal abandonment. In a long-term, this shelter aims: to bring a new life for these animals, promoting their happiness and wellbeing; to find a suitable family for them; as well as to reduce future abandonment rates. Due to the law and large number of animals that need a shelter, these spaces are crowded, and the volunteer work is crucial to support their mission and improve animals’ conditions.
As a volunteer, your tasks will vary and can include: assisting with bathing and brushing the dogs, providing companionship by playing, walking and socializing with the animals; helping the team measuring the animals, taking photos and doing small videos to elaborate an ID book for each animal; taking care of the green spaces inside the shelter; and creating small construction projects (i.e. building dog runs and creating fences).
Notice that all animals housed in the shelter are fully vaccinated. Playing with the animals is very important as it allow them to get along with people, lose their traumas and fears, and above all provide them quality time out of their daily space which is often the cages.
Depending on your skills and the length of your stay, you may have the opportunity to become more involved in the shelter's long-term goals by creating a more familiar and welcoming space, such as setting up quiet areas where everyone can visit and spend time with the dogs and cats and share love and affection.
Typical day
After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning shift at the Animal Care placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day.
A typical schedule is as follows:
08 - 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation
10:00 a.m.: Travel to the Animal Care place to join the local staff and begin work on your project with animals
up to 03:00 p.m.: Lunch can be ordered when you return from your volunteer project. In the morning you can grab a “packed lunch” to have in the city or at your placement.
04:00 - 07:00 p.m.: Explore the city, relax, attend Croatian language lessons or enroll other activities if you have a morning project.
05:00 - 10:00 p.m. : Dinner can be ordered at your convenience. After dinner you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.
Free-time activities
Amidst the Kozjak and Mosor mountains and surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, just a few hours away from one of the other European capitals, the small peninsula where Split is located has a lot to offer to every visitor and traveler.
Croatia, as a Balkan nation is a must stop country for anyone who chooses to visit eastern Europe in a meaningful way. On the one hand it has a rich historical heritage full of monuments classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the other it is a country that is still recovering from a political war, in the group of countries with the highest number of people living below the poverty line.
With its charming ancient towns and villages, beautiful beaches and more than a thousand islands, its history has produced a very rich cultural diversity, shaped by Roman and Turkish, that is, Mediterranean and Eastern European influences. These historical heritages mark the different regions of Croatia. Between Istria, Dalmatia and the center of Croatia, the gastronomy, lifestyle and accents can change a lot, making the country very diverse and interesting. Split, the second biggest city, has a specific Mediterranean influence that makes it especially welcoming, cosy and warm. With its palace just on the seaside, Split brings a peaceful and fresh atmosphere that invites you to come and stay for a while.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
10:00
- 19:00
What's Included
What’s included?
- Pick up at the international airport in Split & transfer to the accommodation - Sunday
On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)
If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.
We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect :)
- Accommodation at a dormitory in a local hostel, female dormitory or mixed dormitory with private bathroom
- Three meals everyday: breakfast, lunch and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)
- Shared use of common room, and free WIFI
- Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Croatia and it's culture, the volunteer experience, overview of programs, practical information and safety guidelines)
- Guided city tour
- The best tips to discover the city!
- Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project
- Introduction on the first day of volunteering
- Ongoing support throughout the stay
- 24h/7 emergency support
On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)
If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.
We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect
You will stay accommodated in a friendly and comfortable hostel in the city center. The Hostel has the capacity to accommodate up to 100 travelers in very spacious shared rooms. With its young and welcoming staff you will feel like home.
There are various common areas and the restaurant is just next door.
The hostel is in a neighborhood where you can find everything you need: local coffee shops, supermarkets, ATMs, utilities you will need just around the corner. The Hostel is 2 minutes walking from the bus stop with few buses running by that can bring you to the city center.
Private rooms are available upon request and are subject to availability. The private rooms are located within walking distance of the hostel and restaurant and are self-catered. Volunteers staying in private rooms will also have lunch and dinner included in the partner restaurant but breakfast is not organised.
We will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hostel every day. The hostel restaurant offers meals with fresh local ingredients for all volunteers in a very Croatian style and they are prepared to accommodate most diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Split Airport (SPU) in Split. We assist you to find cheap flights to Croatia.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Croatia provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Croatia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Croatia.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Our Croatian programs start on the Sunday before the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month AND every Sunday from May to the end of August.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 12 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$1,072
2 weeks
$1,490
3 weeks
$1,909
4 weeks
$2,327
5 weeks
$2,745
6 weeks
$3,163
7 weeks
$3,581
8 weeks
$3,999
9 weeks
$4,417
10 weeks
$4,835
11 weeks
$5,253
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,671
Average fees
$773
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Animal Care Helper
This program supports the welfare and protection of dogs and cats at a local shelter.
$684/week
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