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Helper in Dog Shelter
Coordinator | William
Coordinator | William
This volunteer program is suitable for those who love dogs! You don't need experience. Main activities include grooming, walking them on the beach and playing with them.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Background Information
In Peru, sadly, thousands of pets are abandoned by their owners every year for various reasons. The fact the main reason they are left alone on the street is because most of them are cross or mixed breed and therefore of no commercial value. They’re left alone on the street to either survive or die. The luckier of these animals end up in a refuge or family shelter, where they wait to be adopted.
About the Program
Two small associations in Trujillo were really concerned about the situation and got together to form a cooperative aimed at minimizing this awful situation by opening a small dog refuge centre. They look after abandoned and sick dogs found on the streets and they also have a sterilization campaign in place to decrease the potential number of homeless pets.
We aim to take care of the dogs health so they are ready to be adopted.
The refuge centre is in a shanty town just outside of Huanchaco and can accommodate up to 40 dogs. The centre is run by a volunteer who lives on site, but as you can imagine it is a lot of work to look after so many dogs! So more volunteers are always needed to help with the workload. If you have any specials skills (veterinary skills) or experience (previous work in an Animal Refuge or similar), it is a bonus but this is not necessary, all these beautiful dogs need is someone with a genuine interest in their wellbeing, some love to give and a strong willingness to help. They sure will appreciate it!
Your Role as a Volunteer
Volunteers will help to clean the shelter, take the dogs for walks on the beach of Huanchaquito, play with them, groom them and generally help around the shelter. We will provide you with all the equipment you will need, but it is important that you bring adequate clothing as you will get a little dirty!
Typical day
The main task of volunteers is helping protect the good health and well being of the abandoned dogs while trying to find them a new home if possible.
Work at the Dog Shelter includes a combination of:
- Helping with the maintenance of the facility: i.e. cooking, feeding, and cleaning up.
- Taking the dogs out for walks.
- Rescuing abandoned dogs at risk.
- Generally speaking, the centre is open everyday. However, volunteers work at dog’s refuge centre from Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm (midday), three days per week.
- Working with Abandoned animals part-time can potentially be combined with another project role.
Free-time activities
There are so many activities to do in and around Trujillo/Huanchaco. Volunteers have found their own activities to occupy them during the week and at weekends ranging from Yoga, Ju Jitsu. Surfing, dancing, cinema, shopping in Trujillo or relaxing on the beach of Huanchaco.
We organise one activity a week for our volunteers and these range from watching a tradition Horse show, a tour of Chan Chan, surfing, sandboarding and many more!
We also arrange for you to receive Salsa and Bachata lessons once a week here, as well as the opportunity to participate in Spanish classes wice a week.
Water Sports
Swimming
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
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 (intermediate level)
or Spanish (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Must love dogs!
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
09:00
- 12:00
What's Included
Fees are payable on arrival and include:
- Accomodation in our volunteer house or host family (on request)
- 2x 1 hour Spanish classes per week
- 1x Salsa class per week
- 1x Bachata class per week
- 1x activity each weekend (tours and tourist activities around the city, sandboarding, surf lessons, camping, trekking, sports, parties and others)
Most of our volunteers decide to stay in our volunteer house situated close to the historic centre and only fifteen minutes from the beach by bus. The rooms are shared dorms with Wi-Fi, Kitchen, bathroom and hot water. The volunteer house is a friendly environment where you can enjoy the sun on our roof or relax in the main room. Plus, volunteer parties and meetings are lots of fun.
Volunteer house comprises of 2x 2 bed dorms and 1x 4 bed dorm, 2x bathrooms, 1 kitchen, common area and rooftop. Free Wi-Fi works throughout (although not on the roof). No laundry facilities however you are able to handwash your clothes here or take them to a launderette nearby. We have 1 fridge/freezer and 2 gas hobs for you to store and cook your food.
The house is very close to a big shopping mall (5 minute walk) where there is a supermarket, food court and many other shops. We have a local market and many shops and restaurants on the street before the mall.
Buses are all available in front of the mall and they can take you to Huanchaquito and the city centre.
If you would like to stay in a quieter environment we are able to offer you accommodation in a host family where you will share your time with a Peruvian family (with all the same comforts as the volunteer house). Please contact us for more information about the terms and conditions of this kind of lodging.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
The nearest airport is Trujillo Airport (TRU) in Trujillo. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
You will be provided with your weeks schedule every Sunday (or on arrival depending when you join us) which will show your work days and when the Spanish lessons and other activities are planned.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$ 300
8 weeks
$ 550
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$ 750
Average fees
$ 69
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Peru Vivential
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Peru Vivential during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Helper in Dog Shelter
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$69/week
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