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Join our Animal Rescue & Welfare Program in Zanzibar! Help care for rescued dogs, cats, and monkeys while supporting animal rehabilitation, feeding, socialization, and welfare activities. Work alongside local animal care teams and support community outreach, vaccination and sterilization campaigns to improve the lives of vulnerable animals.
18 hours of help per week
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Amount: US$ 280 Per week
Description: The program fee includes: * Accommodation: Comfortable accommodation at our volunteer hostel in Zanzibar. * Meals: Daily breakfast and dinner during your stay. * Airport Pickup: Transportation from Zanzibar Airport to your accommodation upon arrival. * Project Contribution: A direct contribution to the local project, supporting the community, providing necessary materials and resources, and helping maintain ongoing project activities.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Volunteers should be comfortable working with dogs, cats, and rescued monkeys, and be prepared for outdoor activities and sometimes messy conditions.
Previous animal care or veterinary experience is welcome but not required. We value enthusiasm, kindness, reliability and respect for animal welfare.
You will work alongside our local team, receive guidance and learn about animal rescue, rehabilitation and welfare in Zanzibar. All medical procedures are handled by qualified professionals.
A typical day may include:
* Meeting with the local team and planning daily activities.
* Feeding, cleaning, and caring for rescued dogs, cats, and monkeys.
* Walking and socializing dogs to support their rehabilitation.
* Helping with enrichment activities for rescued primates.
* Supporting animal rehabilitation and physiotherapy activities.
* Assisting with community outreach in local villages.
* Supporting vaccination and sterilization campaigns alongside the veterinary team.
Shifts:
Activities usually start around 7:30 AM at the animal rescue center. Mornings are mainly dedicated to animal care and rehabilitation, while some afternoons involve community outreach and veterinary activities in nearby villages.
Schedules are flexible and may vary depending on the animals’ needs, ongoing treatments, and outreach activities. Your local coordinator will communicate the daily schedule.
