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16h
- Hours per week
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- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
We live in a little natural community, barefoot, by the river, next to the beach, in huts and tipis, with over 40 rescue dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, we need to keep our place going, caring for the animals and the place, we like people to feel at home and keep our place how you would your own home, clean and with love for the animals. We need help with maintaining structures, fences, feeding the animals.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate English
- Between 20 and 65 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
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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
- 4 Meeting international travelers
- 4 Meeting locals
- 4 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Developing social awareness
- 3 Creating true social impact
- 2 Practicing English
Lisa
South Africa
I really enjoyed my time in Arambol with the shelter. Rani is a special person, making sure you are comfortable and well looked after. The food was really great, especially the breakfasts and coffee in the morning. Having been in rural Africa for 6 months I definitely appreciated the flush toilet. I did a lot of cooking for the shelter but my tasks were pretty varied. If you can ride a scooter that is a bonus because you can go out and feed the shelter. I will miss the animals. Come help the shelter and cats! Asante Dada!
4 months ago
Oliver
United Kingdom
This camp is perhaps the most authentic place in the shelter. It's a place for people and animals and inspiration. I had a great time staying here, the animals are lovely, the place is beautiful, simple, elegant and jungly. If you are patient with yourself Rani could teach you alot. The work involves maintenance, cleaning and just keeping a jungle camp together.
7 months ago
Devadoss
India
I was interested to go as a volunteer for the shelter. Though it was confirmed of my volunteer, later it was cancelled through the WhatsApp message. I think it's because of my lack of English knowledge. But according to me nothing is wrong from the Host, they are very good.I pray that One God the Supreme being to bless them and their good service abundantly.
11 months ago
George
Greece
Hah, where to start from? I had an amazing experience there. The place is located next to the river on the best spot of Arambol beach. The animals are super friendly and playful. The daily routines will help you understand what is needed to run a shelter (food, water supplies, cleaning, gardening, decorate). The people: You'll have the chance to meet the locals and wonderful travelers, volunteers or friends of "the shelter". And finally, Rani, a real hippie, the lady who dedicated her life to that,will be your guide, mentor and sister for a while. Totally recommended!
about 1 year ago
Erica
Brazil
The place is simple, but surrounded by nature and two minutes from the beach. I loved spending this time surrounded by docile and super lovable animals. I also made friends and we shared great times together.
over 1 year ago
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