animals
sri lanka
Intermediate English
From 2 to 12 weeks
Youth / Adults
Volunteering in a dog shelter in Sri Lanka

Volunteering in a dog shelter in Sri Lanka

The life of dogs in Sri Lanka is not the same as in Europe; animals do not have the same rights and are not necessarily well treated, which you can observe during your eco-friendly trip to Sri Lanka. There are very few awareness campaigns about dogs, and most live on the streets and appear in poor physical condition. This is why a place has been established to take in dogs in need of care and abandoned puppies (many females are not spayed), accessible through sustainable tourism. These puppies are often too young to survive and require very urgent attention. Most die from hunger or infections, or become victims of mistreatment.

This project was developed with a non-profit association dedicated to the protection of stray dogs in the south of the country. An experienced team of recognized veterinarians, caregivers, technical staff, as well as assistants, is on site to help the dogs and to take care of the training of volunteers who wish to give their time to this project.

 

Missions at the shelter and the volunteers’ schedule

Participants on your eco-friendly trip to Sri Lanka work at the clinic from Monday to Friday and take part in various daily tasks essential to the running of the clinic:

  • Provide assistance during breakfast and lunch.
  • 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

 

Options and additional activities

In addition to your project, those who wish can choose to take a one-week tour to explore the best of Sri Lanka’s beauty and diversity. From Galle to Sigiriya, passing through Kandy and Ella, you will set out to explore the southern, central, and western regions of this beautiful tropical island.

Please contact us to know price and availability

Price of the tour: 810 euros.


Sri Lanka: Dog Rescue Volunteer

Show

included

Airport pick-up 6h00-13h00 or 14h30-18h30 on Saturday
All meals
Accommodation in mixed multiple rooms
Orientation session and daily briefing
Training and supervision
Wifi (limited)
Donation to the project

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
1440 €
4 weeks
1690 €
5 weeks
1940 €
6 weeks
2190 €
7 weeks
2440 €
8 weeks
2690 €
9 weeks
2940 €
10 weeks
3190 €
11 weeks
3440 €
12 weeks
3690 €

Un supplément de 200€ s’applique aux participants de -18 ans. Pour plus d’informations, rdv sur l’espace jeunes.

ONCE THERE

Your accommodation

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

These houses have several (non-mixed) rooms that can accommodate between 4 and 6 people, and each is equipped with bathrooms. Each house also includes an outdoor space, providing a peaceful place to relax, socialize, or simply enjoy the region’s pleasant weather. In addition, meals are included in the project.

The distribution of volunteers will be organized taking into account the availability of each house.

For couples, families, or individuals preferring a single, double, or family room, additional options are available for an extra charge. For more information on rates and terms, please contact us directly.

 

Conditions

– From 16 years old

– intermediate english level (understand instructions, be able to communicate).

– Passeport copy.


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