Animal Shelter Las Galeras, Dominican Republic

4.5
(29 reviews)29

Help us keeping the hostel super clean and some light yard work

Help a sustainable project
18 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
27 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
20 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

We're looking for someone active to help us maintain the hostel clean and help us with the yard. Our property is large and nature grows very quickly here.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
  • Between 18 and 55 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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29 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 27 Get in touch with nature
  • 20 Meeting international travelers
  • 20 Meeting locals
  • 18 Immersing in the local culture
  • 14 Developing environmental awareness
  • 11 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 15 15. Life on land
  • 13 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 8 5. Gender equality
Lucyna

Poland

5

My experience at the shelter's House was amazing! It's the perfect place if you love cats, animals, and nature. The rules were clear, the work was affordable, and, of course, the cats were absolutely adorable. 🐱🌿❤️

18 days ago

giorgia

Italy

5

It was my first volunteering experience. I absolutely recommend this experience if you love animals and want to be in contact with nature. Karin is a person who loves her animals so much and helping her was a pleasure for me. Cats are very well maintained and some of them stole my heart. It was very sad when I had to say goodbye to them.

about 1 month ago

Lola

France, Metropolitan

5

For the shelter lovers seeking peace, quiet, and pretty beaches, it's the perfect place to be! Karin is an unbelievably hard working person, fully devoted to her animals, which is super touching and inspiring to see❤️ the working hours are straightforward, fixed and very reasonable. The cats are adorable and have really made as space for themselves for in my heart, I miss them already 🐈🤍 The area is beautiful, it's a good place to immerse yourself in nature, and globally the town is very safe. thanks again Karin for this lovely stay ❤️

4 months ago


Karin replied

So sorry that i was too late. Just to thank you and letting people know that you did a great job at the cathouse. Still hope you will send me a foto of you and the cats. Kind regards and take care.

Tyberia

Canada

5

I loved being part of this experience! Karin was great, always made sure everyone was comfortable, and truly cares deeply for all the animals. The work was straightforward, the hours were good, and as long as you put in the proper effort when completing tasks and keeping the space tidy, there won't be any issues! The area is very beautiful and peaceful, so it's perfect if you are looking for something a bit more rustic and connected with nature.

8 months ago

Tinka

Finland

4

My stay at the shelter was such an unforgettable experience! The place was beautiful and the cats were amazing. The work itself is easy but Karin is quite strict about the tasks and sometimes doesn't immediatly tell all the things that needs to be done. I enjoyed my stay there, but sometimes it felt quite sad because Karin seemed so tired and exhausted for all the work and I didn't feel so welcome being there. Overall the things were OK and I met so many lovely people and I miss all the cats!

5 months ago


Karin replied

Hello Tinka. Sorry to late for a review..But when people read this that they know that you did a great job. Such a big help you was for me. And what you write in your private mesage,...i am sometimes tired yes but i am very priviliged that i can do all this for those "not wanted" cats. If you ever like to come back now that you are always very welcome. Abrazo

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