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Volunteers contribute $5/day for the group grocery fund. This is simply a pool of funds from all volunteers you will use together to meal plan and have your proper amount of food and meals.
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We run a dog shelter in Tzununa, a small town on the lake. We have a new location that needs a lot of development, with jobs including dog walking and feeding, gardening, cooking, building, digging, cleaning, social media... and much more! Volunteers will have shared dorms with access to a shared kitchen, WIFI, bathroom and hot shower. Some food is provided. All work is shared - DO NOT apply if you can't work as a team. Message for details!
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United Kingdom
Working at the the shelter was the most amazing thing. The way you influence these dogs lives and care for them every day is immensely important and gratifying. You love with the dogs 24/7 and your living space is also theirs, so make sure you're okay with that! Aaron is a great person and what he is doing is beyond incredible, not only for the dogs but also for the town and educating the community on responsible care for dogs. You will be dirty all the time, but after everything you will come away with an unbreakable bond with these dogs. We are even adopting on of the pups back to the UK!!
about 2 months ago
Chile
Volunteering at the the shelter was a great experience for me. I got in touch with nature, met other international travelers, worked as a team with others and got to experience living and caring for the amazing dogs. I came prepared knowing what it was going to be like, and I think that helped a lot. I knew I was going to be dirty 24/7, sharing a space with the dogs and I knew it would be constant work (but pretty chill most of the time). Aaron and Ale were super nice and great hosts. I left knowing a lot about dogs and working as a team in these types of environments. 10/10 experience for me!!
6 months ago
Slovakia
My stay at the the shelter was amazing! Big respect to Aaron and Ale for creating something like this with such a positive impact. I loved taking care of the dogs, walking them (which can be a bit challenging at times haha), cleaning them, feeding them, but most of all playing with them and giving them love. It's a very nice local environment with beautiful nature. You mostly work all day, but it's very chill and relaxing. Be prepared to get dirty tho haha. After all, you're working with dogs, but it's definitely worth it! I couldn't recommend it more! Thank you, Aaron!
7 months ago
Italy
If you want to help the dogs of the lake (and they do need help) and make meaningful change, this is the perfect place. Aaron was a great host and I felt welcomed, he really cares about this project (it's his life) but also about the volunteers. He was always “close” even if he was away, he always wanted to keep in touch and always asked if I was ok and how I was doing. He listened kindly to everything that I had to say or ask. I learned a lot from this experience for sure, I won't forget it, thank you.
9 months ago
United Kingdom
I really struggled to review this experience. The intentions are great: there is a serious problem with stray dogs in Guatemala and Aaron's sanctuary takes dogs off the street, providing them with the shelter, food and a home. However, given that these dogs are waiting for adoption, there needs to be more focus on training them. The level of aggression I witnessed at times was distressing and scary. I felt there was a lack of guidance and safety protocols, given the nature of this work. Ultimately, I had to leave early and seek medical attention because my leg got bitten by one of the dogs.
about 1 month ago
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