Support Dog Shelter
Coordinator | Angela
Coordinator | Angela
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Highlights
Feed and play with animals
Support the good cause and clean the cages & equipment
Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the streets
Live in a beautiful city of Greece and enjoy the beach on free days
Get to known Greek culture and work in an international team
Help to 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:
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 volunteering program, you can help to 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 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 a family has the correct surrounding for a dog.
Before starting your volunteer work project, you will receive an orientation by our local staff. The local stuff is run by english speaking people. They are very happy to welcome volunteers from all over the world. Usually you will be in the program with other volunteers. The project can be reached in a few minutes by bus.
Typical day
You will help from 6 am (during high season and climate) or 8/9 am (low season) till 2 pm or you can do the afternoon shift. Your schedule is flexible, depending 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 to find a new home. Daily tasks may include:
- Feeding animals
- Socializing
- Cleaning cages and equipment
- Drug administration and support with sterilization procedures
- Helping 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, just a few periods per year)
Volunteers help 5 days a week. Please stay flexible with your days off, as this depends on the number of volunteers and local helpers.
Free-time activities
During your free time you can go to the beach. Enjoy
activities like swimming, relaxing
on the beach and so on. Additionally, Greece has a lot of historic sites to see!
When you are close to
the beach people sell souvenirs and other cities are easy to reach. You can also go to other islands by ferry and discover them on your free 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, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
from
07:00
- 14:00
What's Included
- Local support
- 12/7 Emergency Number
- Accommodation in an apartment or hostel close to the beach
- We can provide a pick up from Chania Airport or bus station in Chania
We can provide a pick up from Chania Airport.
Your accommodation will be in a fully equipped apartment. It is about 10-20 minutes away from the shelter. The accommodations are close to the center and the ocean. You will stay in a single or double room during COVID-19.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
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 the week or weekend. We will help you with your arrival.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3 - 12 weeks
Program fees
3 weeks
(min. stay)
$936
4 weeks
$960
5 weeks
$1,200
6 weeks
$1,440
7 weeks
$1,680
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,880
Average fees
$276
/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 to take care of street dogs and support rescue activities in Greece. Find a new home for helpless animals.
$276/week
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