Animal Shelter Chiapas, Mexico

4.5
(6 reviews)6

Dog and cat walker and caretaker for our furry family

Help a sustainable project
4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
3 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Our foundation supports dogs and cats living on the streets, abandoned, and mistreated. Currently we have 33 dogs and 17 cats in our shelter who require walks, providing meals for them, cleaning their houses and spaces, caring for them, administering medicine, finding adopters, attending to disabled dogs, raising awareness among the local population about animal abuse, and construction and repairs.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 2 Developing social awareness
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 15. Life on land
  • 2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Sophie

Germany

2

Overall, it wasn't a great experience. I loved the place, the nature is very nice and the dogs are all very friendly. The living conditions are a bit rusty but I knew that before and didn't mind it.
However, I left after two weeks instead of staying one month. Gaby, the owner, told me she thought it was best for me to leave because we didn't get along very well. I agreed on that.
What bothered me is that some rules and structures were not told to me in my first days, e.g. "no leaving after 8pm" just after 11days of my stay. If I would have known that, I wouldn't have come to volunteer.

about 1 year ago


Gabriela replied

Hi Sophie, unfortunately your profile was not in line with the needs of the shelter. As we discussed, you were more interested in your personal issues than in the needs of the dogs. For example, you lived with a disabled dog and you were never able to check her paws to see if she was hurt because she was crawling. You left the dogs' water bowls almost empty when you lived there. These are basic situations for someone who is interested in the well-being of another.

Cecilia

Mexico

5

It was a very beautiful experience. The place is pleasant and peaceful, perfect if you're looking to get away a little from the city's noise. In addition, there is transport to move between towns, within a five-minute walk. The dogs are adorable, very calm and lovable. I really enjoyed my stay and I’m taking away great memories from this experience.

about 1 month ago

Sandivel

Mexico

5

Definitely an experience that made me grateful for everything I get so easily, Gaby was very open to showing the full experience, and what can I say about the puppies… I’m leaving, but they take a part of me, truly an important job for society and one that lets you connect with animals on levels you may not have known, they teach us a lot and you have to be ready to learn 🫀
You have to be ready for anything and bring clothes to get dirty, hehe!

3 months ago


Gabriela replied

Sandy is highly recommended; she stayed with us for three weeks, during which she helped with walking the dogs, cleaning, and taking care of them, always going the extra mile. She is a very responsible, committed young woman; you can entrust her with anything, as she understands the needs of the place. She cared for our dog with a disability, identifying her needs and playing with everyone. Thank you, dear Sandy, for all the affection you showed. It will always be your home here whenever you want to return. We all miss you already.

Manuel

Mexico

5

Te conectarás con la naturaleza de una manera asombrosa, cuidaras a otros seres y ellos cuidarán de ti. Es muy necesario que tengas un gran amor a perros y gatos sin importar olores o fluidos, mientras te dediques a hacer lo que te corresponde hacer sin querer hacer de más te divertirás y aprovecharás el tiempo que puedes pasar contigo mismo La casa cuenta con lo necesario para vivir, no hay lujos aún así aprenderás a ser más agradecido con lo que posees.

over 1 year ago

Victor

Mexico

5

El refugio ha sido mi primer voluntariado, el cual disfruté mucho, principalmente por el privilegio de convivir con los perros durante un mes, lo cual fue una experiencia maravillosa. Me recibieron de forma acogedora, y el sitio donde estuve durmiendo es sencillo, pero muy cómodo. Gaby es una persona muy amable y siempre estuvo al pendiente de mi estadía. Ale es una persona comprometida, responsable y, además, con muy buena vibra. Agradezco al refugio por permitirme vivir esta experiencia como mi primer voluntariado.

over 1 year ago

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