Stray Dog Shelter and Rehabilitation

• 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.

There are two locations in Ubud area Pejeng & Penestanan. Most volunteers are placed in Pejeng but we can request Penestanan if desired.

Ubud Outskirts (Pejeng) is approx. 15 min drive from Ubud. We’re talking pigs, chickens, roosters crowing…. This is a real Balinese experience! Standard accommodation will be in shared bedrooms in dedicated volunteer guest houses in the outskirts of Ubud within genuine local Balinese communities. A free shuttle to Ubud exists 4 times p/week, otherwise taxi’s are super cheap especially when sharing with your new volunteer mates. Living conditions are comfortable and clean. A minimart/grocery store is 5 minutes walk. 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 6 other volunteers. The bathroom is shared and has hot water and western toilets.

Ubud (Penestenan) is approx. 15 min walk to Ubud centre in a typical Balinese village setting. Rooms are shared between 4 to 6 other volunteers with shared bathroom and hot water and western toilets. Wifi is included is included in public areas and fans in the rooms. Bed linen is included, but volunteers should bring their own towel.

*For couples or those wanting more privacy, there are upgrade accommodation options available    

All 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. Internet use: Wi-Fi is available at the volunteer guest house. Internet cafés are also nearby. 

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), mie 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.