from 750€
Brilliant 4.7
(6)
Local Dog Shelter Assistant
4 - 24 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
4 - 24 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Become even more passionate about dogs and their welbeing
- Gain Spanish fluency by living with a host family
- Learn the locals way
- Make memories with new friends and co-workers
- Visit Bolivia's finest places
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
About the program
Are you a dog lover and would you like to contribute? Volunteer at this dog shelter, the biggest in the area with 140 dogs.
This project arose after the floods in Bolivia in 2018, thanks to the initiative of people who saw many dogs being abandoned by their owners due to the disaster. Nowadays, also run away dogs or dogs that are rescued from the streets take residence at this shelter. Currently, they run a shelter for ...Typical day
A typical day at the dog centre starts at 10 am with feeding the dogs. After that it's time to do some dirty work (cleaning the fennels and the terrain). Then, it's time to play and get some exercise. Our dogs love to play and to be petted. And walking ofcours.
Hosting 140 dogs, naturally some ...
Free-time activities
In addition to volunteer and internship opportunities, there is a lot to see and do in Bolivia. If you are in for some action you can descend a zipline in the middle of the jungle, ride a bicycle down the steep Yungas road or sail a boat on Lake Titicaca. Are you looking for something more relaxing ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
There are no specific starting dates- a volunteer can start on request
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
4 weeks (min. stay)
750€
24 weeks (max. stay)
750€
Average fees
109€/week
Meet your organization
Beyond South America
Brilliant 4.7
(6 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 2013
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Laurie
About the project
We are a non-profit agency, offering handpicked and sustainable volunteerpositions in South America.
6 reviews · 4.7
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