• Life On Land

Street Animal Rescue Supporter

location
1 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 17 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Join us in the mission to rescue and protect animals that have suffered from cruelty and neglect, and be their voice for a better future
  • Feed and walk the animals!
  • Experience the unconditional love and joy that dogs, cats and horses can bring into your life
  • Meet people from all over the world who are also involved in animal protection
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant Peruvian culture, learn or improve your Spanish skills, and embrace the enriching Peruvian way of life

Especially good for

Age 17+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Help us to take care of our rescued, abandoned street dogs and cats. Help to rehabilitate the abused and mistreated horses.

Peru is home to a large number of stray dogs and cats. The sad reality is that many of these animals are homeless and suffer from hunger and illnes and are reproductive.The stray dog overpopulation is a growing problem in Peru as free-roaming dogs (these are dogs with owners that are often left to ...

About the program

Peru is home to a large number of stray dogs and cats. The sad reality is that many of these animals are homeless and suffer from hunger and illnes and are reproductive.The stray dog overpopulation is a growing problem in Peru as free-roaming dogs (these are dogs with owners that are often left to their own devices) roam freely throughout the day mating with the homeless strays and increasing the number of strays on the streets of Peru. 

The Location

Our farm is located in the countryside of the north coast of Peru. A 1 hour drive by bus from the city of Chiclayo. There are buses every 10 minutes to get from our village to the city, where you are able to get almost everything you need. Our village is a 5 minutes walk from the farm. In our village there are several shops, small supermarket, many restaurants, a bar, several farmacies, bakery and nice park and a beautiful church. It is surrounded by nature.

What we do

We rescue the injured and mistreated stray dogs and cats for rehabilitation and take care of them at our farm. So they can be put up for adoption. We have them sterilised and try to find a new home for them. Our rescued horses were mistreated and exploited by their former owner. They had to work hard and were hardly given any food. We were able to buy them from this person and the butchers and are making sure that they regain their strength, gain weight and can live a happy life on our farm.

What you can expect

You are able to help us taking care of all those animals,  if you have a love for animals and a willingness to get a little bit dirty, then this project is definitely for you! You will work together with the other volunteers. We have availability from 1 week upwards on the project. You will volunteer from Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and after lunch from 3p to 5pm. At our farm there are several accommodations for our volunteers.

Equipment

Older clothing for the project is recommended as are shoes that you do not mind getting dirty! Long pants, sneakers or trekkingboots, hut, sunglases as well as summer clothes.

Typical day

Our dog shelter project allows volunteers to experience their love of animals during their time in Peru. Working at our farm, your daily tasks will make a positive contribution to the care and wellbeing these rescued animals receive. 

  • Breakfast: 8.30am
  • start of work in the morning: 9.00am to 12am
  • lunch

Typical day

Our dog shelter project allows volunteers to experience their love of animals during their time in Peru. Working at our farm, your daily tasks will make a positive contribution to the care and wellbeing these rescued animals receive. 

  • Breakfast: 8.30am
  • start of work in the morning: 9.00am to 12am
  • lunch: 1pm
  • start of work in the afternoon: 3pm to 5pm
  • dinner: 8pm


 Here is a selection of some of the main things you can expect to get involved in during the week:

  • Assisting the local staff with the care of the animals
  • Feeding the dogs, cats and horses
  • Playing and enrichment activities with dogs
  • Walking with the dogs and horses
  • Helping with general maintenance
  • For those having experience riding, can go for a ride with the horses being in better condition
  • Beginners are able to learn how to clean, saddle and ride a horse (max. weight of riders, 75 kilo with clothes and shoes)
  • Ground work with the foals and horses.
  • helping cutting the hooves, desparasiting and giving medicine
  • washing and cleaning all the animals

Free-time activities

In our village there are a few restaurants, market, many shops and snack bar and a nice park in front of the church.

You can visit:

  • the archeological sites around the area
  • museums
  • city of Chiclayo
  • Swimmingpool just 5 minutes away
  • the beach of Pimentel, where you are able to do surfing.

In the city of ...

Free-time activities

In our village there are a few restaurants, market, many shops and snack bar and a nice park in front of the church.

You can visit:

  • the archeological sites around the area
  • museums
  • city of Chiclayo
  • Swimmingpool just 5 minutes away
  • the beach of Pimentel, where you are able to do surfing.

In the city of Chicalyo there are lots of restaurants, clubs, bars and cinema.

Weekends you can travel with the other volunteers to many interesting places further away like:

  • the Inca Temple of Kuelap in Chachpoyas which is almost like Machu Picchu, and there is also the highest waterfall of the world (Gocta Waterfall) 
  • the jungle or the andes (Cajamarca) thats where the Spanish killed the last king of the incas. 
  • In Tarapoto you are able to do jungle tours, do jetski on a lagoon or you can travel to the beautiful beaches of Mancora, where you are able to do surfing, snorkeling, swimming with turtles and even whale sharks or doing whale watching. 

There are a lot more interesting and beautiful places. We will inform you about the possibilities and help you arranging tours and bookings.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 17 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

Love and passion for animals

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Rancho Santana

 Program fees include: 

  • fullboard (Monday to Saturday)
  • accommodation
  • Airport Pickup
Please note: Sundays are for self catering.

Airport Pickup at Cornel Ruiz Airport

We do pick up volunteers from the airport, hotels or bus stations in the town of Chiclayo.
The journey from the town of Chiclayo to the farm takes about 1 hour.

Accommodation

  • Single room with bathroom and hot shower
  • Rustic bungalow with bathroom with hot shower and a little garden with hammocks
  • Double rooms with shared bathroom, hot shower and kitchen
  • All rooms are at the farm

Food & Beverages

  • Breakfast: Bread, eggs, honey,  jam, milk, home-made yogurt and cheese from our cows and fruits like mangos from our trees depending on the season
  • Lunch: typical Peruvian meals
  • Dinner: typical Peruvian meals


We do provide food for volunteers with special dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarians.

Full board from Monday to Saturday are included. Self catering on Sundays, you are allowed to use the fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meals together with the other participants on Sundays.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Cornel Ruiz Airport (CIX) in Chiclayo. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. 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 Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

You are able to start the program any day of the week.

On arrival we will pick you up at the airport in Chiclayo (CIX), or Busstation in Chiclayo and bring you to the farm. 

You will be shown around and get introduced to the other volunteers and get to know all the animals.

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

Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 250€
2 weeks 500€
3 weeks 750€
4 weeks 1,000€
5 weeks 1,200€
6 weeks 1,400€
7 weeks 1,600€
8 weeks 1,800€
9 weeks 2,000€
10 weeks 2,200€
11 weeks 2,400€
12 weeks 2,600€
13 weeks 2,750€
14 weeks 2,900€
15 weeks 3,050€
16 weeks 3,200€
17 weeks 3,350€
18 weeks 3,500€
19 weeks 3,650€
20 weeks 3,800€
21 weeks 3,950€
22 weeks 4,100€
23 weeks 4,250€
24 weeks (max. stay) 4,400€
Average fees 216€/week

Program fees

216€ per week 1 - 24 weeks Age 17 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

1 - 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 Rancho Santana during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Rancho Santana

Excellent 4.8 rating (33 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2001

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Juan

Spoken languages: English

About the project

We are taking care of horses, streetdogs and cats financing with horseback riding tours to preinca pyramids

Meet your organization

Who are we?
We are a Swiss-Peruvian family living on a nice farm on the north coast of Peru

What are we doing?
We do have lots of animals and planting our fields. We do have typical Peruvian Paso horses and are offering riding tours to the inca pyramids and worlds largest dry forest nearby.

Where do we work?
Our farm is on the north coast of Peru in the department of Lambayeque. We are a 5 minutes walk from a small village where you can get almost every thing, there are butcher, bakeries, pharmacies and lots of grocery shops. It is a nice village where you can feel very safe even at night.

Our mission/vision:
We are taking care of the environment and the animals

Who are we looking for? 
We are looking for volunteers to help us taking care of the animals, training our typical Peruvian Paso horses and guiding our visitors to the pyramids of Preinca culture

Why choose us? 
Our farm is a beautiful place full of animals and nature where you will feel at home!

33 reviews · rating4.8

Cisne Muñoz rating5

2023 at Street Animal Rescue Supporter

Estuve 1 semana en el Rancho Santana, y fue una experiencia increíble, adquirí muchos conocimientos en mi estadía en el rancho, me quedó eternamente agradecida con Andrea y Manuel, espero volver muy pronto, recomendado al ...
Mustapha Ouaksel rating5

2024 at Horseback Riding Assistant

J'ai passé de merveilleux moments au Ranch Santana, Andrea est venue m'accueillir à l'aéroport, j'ai fait la connaissance de son mari Manuel, tout était parfait , je peux dire que durant mon séjour j'ai été un vrai Cowboy , travailler avec les chevaux d'aussi près est une expérience ...
Klaudia Boran rating5

2024 at Horseback Riding Assistant

I have made a wonderful experience staying at this autentic farm at the north coast of Peru. I have learnt how to train this typical Peruvian Paso horses, ride them and also how to work with the lovely foals. At the farm there are so many animals, I have played a lot with the dogs and with all of ...
Christine Schoch rating5

2024 at Horseback Riding Assistant

Ich war zwar leider nur kurz bei Andrea und Manuel, habe mich aber sehr wohl gefühlt, und wäre gern auch noch länger geblieben. Die Unterkünfte sind einfach, aber gut, das Preis/ Leistungs Verhältnis unschlagbar. Manuel hat eine tolle Art, mit seinen Pferden zu trainieren und leitet auch gut ...
Daniela Kröger rating5

2024 at Horseback Riding Assistant

I had no experience with horses at all. I did learn how to take care of them, to do ground work with the foals and i also did learn to ride. Thank you Manuel and Andrea for the wonderful experience and time at your beautiful ...
Emma Gardner rating5

2024 at Horseback Riding Assistant

Just returned from Rancho Santana and I was sad to leave, I had the best time. Andrea was just amazing, always got a smile on her face, so kind and helpful. Her English is brilliant too. If you want an authentic experience with Peruvian Paso horses (not to mention the dogs, cats, 200 chickens ...

Location

Americas > South America > Peru > Lambayeque

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