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32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
What you get
1
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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- Use our equipped kitchen
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The Experience
I have to leave the country for 2 weeks in order to renew my Belgium passport. There will be another person who will take care of the animals, but it would be nice if a 2nd person could stay as well. Animals (25 cats, 2 dogs & eventual horses) need to be taken care of full time so it would be possible than to take turns and enjoy. Beautiful beaches are just a few minutes away. Know that the cats are the most demanding animals here at my place.
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- Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
- Between 18 and 80 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 15 Get in touch with nature
- 11 Meeting international travelers
- 10 Meeting locals
- 8 Immersing in the local culture
- 7 Practicing English
- 7 Practicing Spanish
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 8 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 8 15. Life on land
- 4 5. Gender equality
Jasmin
Austria
It was perfect for a first experience. The beach is 10 minutes away and Karin offers to do horse riding excursiones for free! She has a big heart for her animals and tries everything to keep them comfortable and healthy. The room is diretly next to the kitchen where the gusets cook and eat and walk past. That could maybe annoy someone who prefers it to have it quiet and very privat. It has still everything you need. All in all i had a good experience and i recommend if you love animals expecially cats and if you like living in nature.
4 months ago
Romane
France
I have a lot to say about my experience in the shelter's house but most of all : it was one of the best time in my life. I spent two months here and I have learned so much About myself during the Time. Karin is a great host she will be very clear about what she wants and she is such a pure soul it was heartwarming to see. She takes so much care about the animals and is very cautious about the comfort of each one of them. Las Galeras is a very nice town and is close by feet you can go to 7 very nice beaches around. I loved cleaning and taking care of the cats and I will miss them so much 😢 I
5 months ago
karin replied
Hi Romane, the same for me...i'm very thankfull for all your help and care for my animals. Ofcourse we miss you. And when ever you would like to come back...take your stuff together and come over. You don't have to ask me as the door is always open for you.
Romain is doing great, he's almost a cat now.😊
Helin
Canada
I had to apply last minute to Karin's the shelter, after my other volunteer work has been cancelled. Karin was so kind to agree to let me stay over on such short notice. The work consisted of cleaning the shelter and helping around the hostel. The hostel itself is beautiful, the shelter. For my first volunteer experience it was great, I met lovely people. Tasks are not hard but Karin is particular and cares about the health and comfort of the cats so communication is really important! Make sure to ask her to show you how it needs to be done if you're unsure. Overall great experience :)
10 months ago
Nina
Germany
The work with the cats was so much fun and I fell in love immediately with every one of them. Cleaning the shelter with so many little helpers didn't really felt like work! The job was cleaning the food bowls and sweep and wipe out all rooms. Additionally, somedays there were some small side tasks, to help Karin. So it wasn't much work a day. Karin is an incredibly strong, kind and attentive person. She asked me everyday if I feel comfortable. She also gave me fresh eggs from her chickens, if she had some and did everything to make you feel comfortable. I would always do it again! Thank you
10 months ago
Paige
United States
For my first trip ever, I was blown away by my experience. Karin is one of the kindest and most genuine people I have met. She made me feel welcome from my first step inside and it was clear that she deeply loves her animals and gives them an amazing life. I loved spending my mornings working with the cats and taking short breaks to cuddle up with them. I will miss them all dearly, but especially Julio, Stevie, Kitty, Lilith, Melanie, Charlie, Bobby, Tigre and Mona Lisa. The hostel itself is absolutely beautiful and truly felt like a home away from home for me. Thank you for everything Karin!
about 1 year ago
karin replied
Thank you Paige.
We also miss you a lot. It was a real plesure having you here. Come back when ever you feel as.
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