Support Dog Shelter
Coordinator | Angela
Coordinator | Angela
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Highlights
Feeding, and walking the animals
Cleaning cages and equipment
Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street
life in a beautiful city of greece and enjoy the beach on free days
Helping in Social Media (depending of period of volunteering)
Help take care of street dogs and support rescue activities in Greece. Find a new home for helpless animals. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Combine your passion for animals and desire to give back to society by improving the unfortunate situation of abandoned street animals in Greece. During this volunteer program, you can help look for a new safe and beautiful home for stray dogs.
The program is managed by a local in Greece at the beautiful Crete Island, that aims to improve the situation of the animals living on the streets. Due to the amount of work that it takes to keep the program running, the help provided by volunteers is always greatly appreciated. Animals are only mediated when the family have the correct surrounding for the dog.
Before
starting your volunteer work project, you will receive an orientation
from our
local staff. The local stuff is runned by English speaking
people. They are very happy to welcome volunteers from all over the
world. Usually you will be in the programm with other volunteers. The project is about minutes by bus.
Typical day
You will help from 8/9 am till 1/2 pm or a afternoon shift are flexible, depend on the volunteer. Like this you will have time to enjoy your
afternoon at the beach.
This program allows you to rescue and work with abandoned cats and dogs while helping them find a new home. Daily tasks may include:
- Feeding, and walking the animals
- Cleaning cages and equipment
- Drug administration and support with sterilization procedures
- Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street
- Food distribution
for animals that live on the street
- Fundraising & Social Media (for long term volunteers)
Free-time activities
During your freetime you can go to the beach. You can enjoy
activities like swimming, relaxing
on the beach, etc. Greece do have a lot of historic sites to see.
Close to
the beach people sell souvenirs, other cities are close. As well you can go by ferry to other islands and discover them on your fee days.
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Riding
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)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
basic / good English
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 14:00
What's Included
- Local support
- 24/7 Emergency Number
- Accommodation in a apartment close to the beach or with a host family
Your accommodation will be in a full equiped a apartment or with a host family (single room)
Limited 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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Chania. We assist you to find cheap flights to Greece.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Greece provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Greece you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Greece.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
You can start every day during week or weekend. We will help you with the arriving.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$520
3 weeks
$750
4 weeks
$960
5 weeks
$1,200
6 weeks
$1,440
7 weeks
$1,680
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,880
Average fees
$250
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Jamso Trainee
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 Jamso Trainee during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Support Dog Shelter
Help take care of street dogs and support rescue activities in Greece. Find a new home for helpless animals. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
$250/week
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