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Description:
Volunteer at Kamanti Refuge in the Sacred Valley – Pisac
Suggested duration: at least 1 week (ideal 4+ weeks).
Exchange: basic accommodation + 2 meals/day in exchange for 4 hours of daily work, 4 days/week and 3 days off. (Adaptable according to the volunteering platform).
Sustainable impact (what we achieve together)
Reduce overpopulation and abandonment through sterilization campaigns
3 hours of help per day
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Amount: US$ 40 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Animal food: — wet/dry and supplements for dogs and cats; ensures a balanced diet and portions according to age/condition. Medicines and basic veterinary care: — antiparasitics, dewormers, analgesics, postoperative hormones, dressings and antisepsis for routine wound care. Fund for sterilizations and campaigns — contribution to surgical costs and transportation when several volunteers join per week.
3 days off per week
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.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 79 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Description :
Volunteer at Kamanti Shelter, Sacred Valley – Pisac
Suggested duration: at least 1 week (ideal 4+ weeks).
Exchange: basic accommodation + 2 meals/day in exchange for 3 hours of work per day, 4 days/week and 3 days off. (Adaptable according to the volunteer platform).
Sustainable impact (what we achieve together)
Reduce overpopulation and abandonment through sterilization campaigns
Green practices: composting of organic waste, reusing materials for beds/toys, and responsible water management in the Andean region.
Activities / types of tasks volunteers will perform
Direct care: feeding, cleaning of areas and cages, changing bedding and basic stock control.
Enrichment and socialization: walks, games, basic training (positive reinforcement) and work with shy cats to improve adoptability.
Support in sterilization campaigns: help with safe capture, transport and postoperative care under supervision.
Basic medical support under supervision: observation of signs, simple dressings and recordkeeping (no veterinary experience required for elementary tasks; training is provided).
Communication and dissemination: photography, updating social networks, creation of adoption profiles and organization of local events.
Maintenance and community projects: small works, garden/compost, building small houses and local cleanup activities.
Expectations and day-to-day (practical example)
Activities and shifts
The program is organized into operational and training modules:
1) Hostel: cleaning and maintenance management, professional reception service (reservation management, orientation for tourists, basic invoicing), logistical coordination and support in organizing cultural activities and volunteer events.
2) Shelter and animal welfare: implementation of hygiene and biosafety protocols, basic health management under supervision, administration of feeding and care schedules, behavioral socialization processes, coordination of sterilization/prevention campaigns and design of responsible adoption strategies.
3) weekly activities: hikes to the lagoons and mountains of the area, Pizza and Pisco nights, karaoke nights, campfire integration nights, sessions of ancestral medicines, sauna baths and lots of good vibes.
Activities and shifts
The program is organized into operational and training modules:
1) Hostel: cleaning and maintenance management, professional reception service (reservation management, orientation for tourists, basic invoicing), logistical coordination and support in organizing cultural activities and volunteer events.
2) Shelter and animal welfare: implementation of hygiene and biosafety protocols, basic health management under supervision, administration of feeding and care schedules, behavioral socialization processes, coordination of sterilization/prevention campaigns and design of responsible adoption strategies.
3) weekly activities: hikes to the lagoons and mountains of the area, Pizza and Pisco nights, karaoke nights, campfire integration nights, sessions of ancestral medicines, sauna baths and lots of good vibes.
Rules and expectations
Contractual framework: upon joining, the volunteer signs an agreement detailing responsibilities, duration and conditions. Standards of professional conduct: punctuality, assertive communication, teamwork and respect for cultural diversity. Operational protocols: strict adherence to cleaning, maintenance and biosafety procedures; daily activity logs and weekly reports; proper use of materials and equipment. Training and supervision: completion of induction sessions and ongoing trainings; openness to feedback and periodic evaluation of performance. Insurance and liability: it is recommended to have travel/accident insurance; the program provides a line of support for emergencies. Kamanti requires ethical and operational commitment to ensure a positive impact, measuring results both in the quality of lodging service and in concrete progress of the animal shelter and community engagement.
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
