If you’ve ever travelled through Asia, you’re sure to have seen many stray dogs wandering in the streets scavenging, snoozing dangerously close to fast moving cars and all the hustle and bustle. In most cases these dogs do not have a proper home and as a result are not well looked after or fed regularly.
On this program, you’ll work within local animal shelters alongside caring animal lovers with the aim of rehabilitating stray dogs so that in time they may be ready for adoption by a loving family.
The project also operates and collaborates for the Animal Birth Control Program to educate pet owners on the importance of having dogs spayed and neutered to prevent overpopulation of stray dogs in the area.
You’ll assist daily exercise for the dogs, cleaning, socializing, and giving them lots of love and affection!
Typical day
You will work at the animal shelter from 9:00 to midday and then again in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00. Your daily tasks will include,
– Walking, feeding, cleaning the dogs and their cages
– Socializing with the dogs to help them adapt to people so they are more adoption ready
– Animal outreach assistance. Assistance in Locating and capturing stray dogs in the community
– Education Outreach such as dropping brochures or conducting local talks about animal welfare and the importance of spaying & neutering pets.
Details on Arrival
Program intake happens weekly beginning on the Monday morning. Volunteers are hence advised to arrive the weekend before their program begins.
Free-time activities
- Visit the famous Monkey temple - but watch out for your hat!
- Take the perfect Instagram shot at Tegallalang Rice Terraces
- Explore for waterfalls
- Yoga and Cooking classes
Souvenirs
Meditation
Program Requirements
Included Services
Before your journey
On-site services
- Arrival airport transfer
- 3 Meals p/day weekdays, 2 meals p/day weekends
- Accommodation (Volunteer Centers – shared dorm style rooms)
- Daily ground transportation (to/from project)
- Training & supervision as required
- Use of necessary equipment incl program materials
- 24/7 emergency assistance, volunteer support, local guiding and advice
- Touring & excursions as per itinerary
- Certificate of Completion
Our friendly driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your volunteer accommodation in Ubud approx. 60 minutes away from Denpasar airport to make sure your first experience on this trip is a positive and safe one.
Ubud (Pejeng)
In Pejeng, standard accommodation will be in shared bedrooms in dedicated volunteer guest houses in the outskirts of Ubud within genuine local Balinese communities in a rural setting. We’re talking pigs, chickens, roosters crowing…. This is a real Balinese experience! Living conditions are comfortable and clean. You can expect regular interaction with locals where you can practice your new found language skills. You can expect to share a room with between 4 to 8 other volunteers. The bathroom is shared and has hot water and western toilets.
In Ubud, Volunteers have access to 2 swimming pools which can be used for a fee of approx US$3. There are also several gyms nearby. There are many ATM’s in Ubud center which is about a 10 minute walk from the house.
Internet use: Wi-Fi is available at the volunteer guest house. Internet cafés are also nearby. (10 minute walk)
*All participants are expected to be environmentally responsible and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. You will be expected to clean up after yourself, and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and tidy.
As a volunteer in bali, you’ll receive 3 traditional meals each day on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends (breakfast and dinner). Indonesian food is tasty and diverse and volunteers can expect dishes included nasi goreng (fried rice and vegetables), mi goreng (fried noodles and vegetables), or gado gado (mixed vegetables with a satay sauce). For those who do not eat meat, Indonesian cooking uses a lot of tofu and tempeh (soy beans).
Breakfasts are varied and include pancakes, fresh fruit, toast etc. Tea, coffee will be available at the volunteer house. Purified water is available in the volunteer house. We do not recommend that you drink the tap water. If volunteers wish to eat out in Ubud, there are a large numbers of restaurants and local warungs (restaurants) to suit all tastes and budgets. There is also a western café in the village for fresh fruit juices, fresh coconuts and sweet treats. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when you apply so we can make arrangements for you.
Program Fees
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