animals
sri lanka
basic english
From 2 to 12 weeks
16 +
Volunteering in a dog shelter in Sri Lanka

Volunteering in a dog shelter in Sri Lanka

Options and additional activities

In addition to your project, those wishing to do so can opt for a one-week tour to explore the best of Sri Lanka’s beauty and diversity. From Galle to Sigiriya, via Kandy and Ella, you’ll discover the southern, central and western regions of this magnificent tropical island.

Please contact us for departure dates.

Tour price: 810 euros.

The main goals of this project are to provide:

– consistent neutering programs to reduce the number of stray dogs

– mass vaccinations in to reduce diseases and to minimize the risk of rabies to both humans and animals

– treatment and care of injured and sick dogs

– increase the understanding between dogs and humans to help the locals in Sri Lanka through social adoption projects

Many people who own dogs in Sri Lanka are poor and cannot afford vets’ fees, so there is a tremendous need to provide these treatments free of charge.

What our Participants do on the Project

Volunteers will spend their entire project time at the Dog Care Clinic doing hands-on work with dogs that needs the attention and care. There are two shifts – morning and afternoon – each covering 4-5 hours (including travel time) and participantswill be allocated to either shift based on the needs on the ground at the time.

The scope of work for general dog lovers will be:

– Assisting with the daily morning feeding

– Assisting at the daily afternoon feeding

– Socializing the dogs and spending time with sick and injured dogs (this will be a key focus area)

– Brushing and checking the dogs for ticks

– Nail cutting and ear cleaning

– Helping out with cleaning the dog boxes

– Assisting with their intake of medicines

– Other day-to-day tasks as appropriate


Sri Lanka: Dog Rescue Volunteer

Show

included

Airport transfer Colombo project (round trip) . Airport pick-up on arrival (Saturdays between 8am and 5pm) and return transfer (Saturdays between 10am and 7pm)
All meals
Accommodation in mixed multiple rooms
Orientation session and daily briefing
Training and supervision
Wifi

not included

Flights
Insurance
Visa
Airport drop-off

MISSION BUDGET

This program is available all year round

Duration during the week
Budget total mission
2 weeks
1190 €
3 weeks
1490 €
4 weeks
1690 €
5 weeks
1850 €
6 weeks
2070 €
7 weeks
2290 €
8 weeks
2510 €
10 weeks
2950 €
12 weeks
3390 €

ONCE THERE

You accommodation

You will be staying in one of the two volunteer houses, located in the Unawatuna district, just a 15-minute drive from the centre of Galle and a 5-minute walk from the beach.

The houses have several bedrooms (single sex) sleeping between 4 and 6 people, each with en-suite facilities. Each house also includes an outdoor area, offering a peaceful place to relax, socialise or simply enjoy the region’s pleasant climate. Meals are also included in the project.

The houses have several bedrooms (single sex) sleeping between 4 and 6 people, each with en-suite facilities. Each house also includes an outdoor area, offering a peaceful place to relax, socialise or simply enjoy the region’s pleasant climate. Meals are also included in the project.

For couples, families or those preferring a single, double or family room, additional options are available at an extra cost. For more information on rates and conditions, please contact us directly.

The Conditions

– Minimum age 18 years

– Intermediate level of English (able to understand instructions, able to communicate).

– Copy of passport


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