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Excellent 4.8rating (10)

Dog Shelter Supporter

location
4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Feed, clean and walk the dogs.
  • Give dogs love, cuddles and affection!
  • Collaborate with a multinational volunteer team.
  • Experience Mexican culture and local life.
  • Enjoy nature's paradise at the beach.

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
50+

About the program

With currently over 100 dogs PEP needs a lot of help with the daily work, such as feeding and walking, maintaining the shelters and finding new loving homes for our dogs.

We are in need of more hands and financial aid. Choosing to join the volunteer program will help the shelter become a sustainable, safe and secure place for dogs for many years to come. For now, Annette (funder) is able to sustain the shelter financially with her savings. She has dedicated more than ...

About the program

We are in need of more hands and financial aid. Choosing to join the volunteer program will help the shelter become a sustainable, safe and secure place for dogs for many years to come. For now, Annette (funder) is able to sustain the shelter financially with her savings. She has dedicated more than 13 years and kept the shelter running 24/7, 365 days every year.

The shelter is divided into three sections, and each section is again divided into enclosures, each housing between 2-5 dogs. The dogs sleep, eat and play in their own enclosures and are taken out at least once a day for exercise. This is done one group at a time. Whilst the dogs are out, their enclosure is cleaned of dog poo and the water bowls cleaned and filled. When they return from their walk, the dogs are given their food. This has a specific order and each dog has a specified amount of food.

Puerto Escondido is hot all year round and the shelters are outside, some have only little shade and can be dusty during the dry season. The rainy season from May to October can be very humid and wet. You will most likely be doing active, manual work so be prepared to get hot, dirty and sweaty!

List of the daily tasks

    • Assisting with the daily walks
    • Cleaning each enclosure of dog poo whilst the dogs are out walking
    • Cleaning and refilling the water bowls
    • Giving the dogs their food - this will involve learning names, feeding order, and quantities
    • Giving the dogs love, cuddles and affection!
    • Assist with administering medicine or accompanying dogs to the vets
    • Help with rescuing or collecting stray dogs that are in need of help

Remember!

The dogs we work with have been rescued from the street, many have been mistreated and as a result are wary of humans. They are not aggressive but can be rather shy the first time you meet them. Some have psychological problems and traumas.

During your first week you will always be accompanied by an experienced volunteer when entering the shelter, until you get to know all our 4 legged friends and feel comfortable.

Please always treat them with respect! Approach calmly, get down to their level and let them sniff you before touching them – earn their trust! Some will jump up but they just want to play and be loved and with time you will be able to give them the attention and affection they deserve!



Typical day

Daily basisThe dogs at the shelter are taken care off 7 days a week.
You as a volunteer do assist 5 days a week with 2 days off (may vary with availability).

  • Morning shift starts at 7:30 am – 12:30 pm with a break for breakfast at 9.30 am
Daylight saving season.
  • Morning shift starts at 8:30 am – ...

Typical day

Daily basisThe dogs at the shelter are taken care off 7 days a week.
You as a volunteer do assist 5 days a week with 2 days off (may vary with availability).

  • Morning shift starts at 7:30 am – 12:30 pm with a break for breakfast at 9.30 am
Daylight saving season.
  • Morning shift starts at 8:30 am – 1:30 pm with a break for breakfast at 9.30 am
  • Afternoon shift starts at 3 pm – 6.30 pm (only available for volunteers who are familiar with the dogs)
You are not required to work both shifts or work every day. The only requirement we have is that you commit to the days you sign up for and notify us ahead of any changes you would like to make.


Free-time activities

Welcome to Puerto Escondido! A multicultural laid back surfer costal spot in Oaxaca. There is a diversity of activities you can enjoy. 

Sport Activities

  • Surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach volleyball
  • Hiking and more.

Culture and Local Activities

  • Spanish lessons 
  • Markets 
  • Ancestral beverages and ...

Free-time activities

Welcome to Puerto Escondido! A multicultural laid back surfer costal spot in Oaxaca. There is a diversity of activities you can enjoy. 

Sport Activities

  • Surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach volleyball
  • Hiking and more.

Culture and Local Activities

  • Spanish lessons 
  • Markets 
  • Ancestral beverages and food  

Holistic Activities

  • Meditation
  • Yoga
  • Reiki
  • Natural medicine

Social Activities 

  • Artistic exchanges
  • Coworking spaces  
  • Nightlife. 

No matter what you choose to do, at the end of a long day watch the sunset and treat yourself with a relaxing massage. 

Puerto Escondido may be a small place, but it offers seven beaches to visit. If that is not enough, there are many more nearby. As well as lagoons and beautiful sightseeing spots.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 07:30 - 13:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Perros en Puerto

  •  Accommodation
  •  Local support
  •  Project placement
  •  On-site supervisor
  •  Supports the dog shelter and locals
  •  Registration fee included

Airport Pickup at Puerto Escondido Airport

You will be picked up at the airport by a volunteer in a private transpiration and dropped off at your accommodation. A volunteer will assist with information about transportation to the site. At the end of your stay you will be picked up at your accommodation and dropped off at the airport.

Accommodation

Generally,  you will stay in a private room with share common spaces (may vary depending on the season or upon request). When booked, details will be given.


What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Internet Access

Sorry, no access at the project site

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) in Puerto Escondido. We assist you to find cheap flights to Mexico. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Mexico provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Mexico you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Mexico. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

You can join our volunteer program all year round. At your arrival, it's up to you to have a few days to settle in or start right away. When ready, guidance from volunteers will be given to help you get adjusted and familiar with the work and surroundings.


Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 872€
5 weeks 1,090€
6 weeks 1,310€
7 weeks 1,528€
9 weeks 1,959€
11 weeks 2,401€
24 weeks (max. stay) 5,238€
Average fees 217€/week

Program fees

217€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 24 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Perros en Puerto during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Perros en Puerto

Excellent 4.8 rating (10 reviews)

Non-profit

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Loana

About the project

With currently over 100 dogs PEP needs a lot of help with the daily work, such as feeding and walking, maintaining the shelters and finding new loving homes for our dogs.

Meet your organization

Perros en Puerto is a registered non-profit organization located in Puerto Escondido, a lovely chill surfer town on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca. There is a large community of foreigners living and visiting this part of Mexico. 

Founded in 2008, Perros en Puerto (PEP) has made it its mission to help, rescue, provide safe refuge and care for those dogs and to create a community that is more compassion towards animal needs. Dogs kept on hot cement roofs without shade and water or tied up on short chains, others left to roam the street foraging for food, injured by cars, beaten, neglected and/or abandoned by their owners are a common sight. The association is led by Annette who is supported by dedicated local and foreign volunteers.

Most of the funds come from Annette’s (founder) savings and donations. She is supported by volunteers to accomplish taking care of the facilities, rescuing, sterilizing, vet appointments, look for or be a foster home and/or get adopted.

The shelter and dog enclosures are thought out and build for dogs to be in good mental and physical health. Our pups are happy and may stay at the shelter until they are adopted, fostered or pass away.

If you LOVE dogs, have good animal and people skills, are committed and confident and think you have something to offer to our shelter dogs and/or the community, come and join us.

10 reviews · rating4.8

Lo Larios rating4.8

2021 at Dog Shelter Supporter

Perros en Puerto is an incredible place to volunteer. The dog shelter is one the best ones I've seen. They understand the importance of a well balance life for dogs. Plus, being in Puerto Escondido makes it even better. It is a beautiful chill costal city in Mexico. ..
Suze Westervoorde rating5

2021 at Dog Shelter Supporter

Initially I would stay for three weeks, but I extended it to six because I loved it. The work is a steady routine and not difficult. Aside from cleaning and feeding, there is plenty of time to hang out with the dogs and to fall in love with them. The woman who runs it, Annette, is very kind and a ...
Alice Stapleton rating4.8

2021 at Dog Shelter Supporter

This was my first volunteering experience and I absolutely loved it. It was so refreshing to see how happy and well-kept the dogs are. The owner, Annette, is an absolute hero who has devoted so much time and has given so much to each and every dog. The dogs (95% of the time!) follow a strict ...
Patrick van der Linde rating5

2021 at Dog Shelter Supporter

I have had a wonderful time at Perros en Puerto. The shelter is run by a German lady named Annette and she is very friendly and accomodating. She makes sure that you understand all the things needed to take care of the +- 90 dogs that are in the shelter. Activities consist out of feeding, cleaning, ...
Sarah rating5

2021 at Dog Shelter Supporter

I am one of Perros en Puertos longterm volunteers. It started with just wanting to go once or twice but once I got to know the place I could not help coming back all the time. You just cant help falling in love with all the dogs and all their special personalities. But also a huge factor is the ...
Barbara Ohlig rating3.8

2021 at Dog Shelter Supporter

In Perros en Puerto is the wellbeing of all the dogs in the shelter at the forefront of what is done. Annette, who runs the shelter is there for all of them 24/7 and the volunteers are made welcome and their time and effort appreciated. Every cent given to the shelter is used to run the place and ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Mexico > Puerto Escondido

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