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.
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
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 € |
A supplement of €200 applies to participants aged under 18. For more information, meet on the youth area.
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.
– Minimum age 18 years
– Intermediate level of English (able to understand instructions, able to communicate).
– Copy of passport
