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Beschreibung
We are always looking for kind, reliable, and independent volunteers who would like to join our animal shelter and help us care for our wonderful animals. Whether you can stay for a short time or longer, we are happy to welcome dedicated people throughout the year!
Conny is usually at the shelter and will be there to guide and support you. You will also be part of a team of volunteers, working together and sharing the daily tasks while caring for our animals. Before taking on any responsibilities, you will receive thorough training so that you feel confident with all daily routines and know exactly how to care for our animals.
Some of our animals have special needs, which means that the work can involve a little more responsibility than at a typical Workaway. However, it is also an incredibly rewarding experience, and you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our animals.
Some of your daily tasks may include:
Giving medication
Expressing the bladders of our 5 disabled cats, who need this care several times a day
Monitoring the health and well-being of the animals and informing us if anything changes
Helping with the daily care, feeding, and cleaning at the shelter
Giving our animals lots of love, patience, and attention ❤️
Our shelter is home to 6 dogs, including one very old senior dog, and 17 cats. Five of our cats are disabled and require extra love, patience, and special care.
One scooter is available to rent if you would like to explore the area during your free time.
We are looking for kind, responsible, and committed people who are happy to take on a little extra responsibility in exchange for a truly rewarding experience. If you love animals, are willing to learn, and want to make a real difference, we would love to welcome you to our shelter! 🐶🐱
Important Information
It is highly recommended to have a scooter driving licence and to be willing to rent a scooter or share one with other volunteers.
If you are looking for a meaningful experience, want to be part of a supportive team, and would love to spend your time surrounded by animals, we would be very happy to hear from you! 🐾❤️ -
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Karitative Arbeit
Leichte Gartenarbeit
Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
Betreuung von Tieren
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
There are many things you can learn from the animals and with the animals.
Flexibility, self-confidence, and exploring a different way of living are some of the things you can experience here. -
Arbeit
Feeding, medical treatment, cleaning, going for walks, spending time playing with cats and dogs, giving them showers, dog training, taking videos and pictures, helping with social media, loooots of cuddling.
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Gesprochene Sprachen
Deutsch: Fließend
Englisch: Gute Kenntnisse
Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse
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Unterkunft
Balapitiya: My house (a small, private shelter) has 3-4 volunteer rooms. Volunteers live together with me, 6 dogs, and 17 cats. The area is peaceful and less touristic. The beach is reachable within a 10-minute walk. There is one surf school nearby, and we are close to the turtle rescue center. The cats live with us inside the house, and the dogs mostly stay outside. Please do not expect a hotel – it is a local house with many pets.
You will have your own private bedroom and share the bathroom, kitchen, and living room with the other volunteers. Breakfast is included and consists of bread, eggs, seasonal fruit, water, coffee, tea, butter, and jam. -
Was noch ...
Balapitiya has a really good infrastructure. You can easily take a bus to Ambalangoda, Bentota, or Galle, for example, and explore more of the south coast.
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Etwas mehr Information
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Internet Zugang
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Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
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Wir besitzen Tiere
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Wir sind Raucher
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Familien möglich
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Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We have a very good wifi at my in Balapetiya house. If there are no powercuts, then you can work 24h online.
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Korrekte Angaben im Profil:
(4.8)
Kultureller Austausch:
(4.7)
Kommunikation:
(5.0)
She was always dedicated to the animals and genuinely cared about their well-being. Christina was reliable, motivated, and willing to help wherever support was needed. She carried out her tasks responsibly and … read more
In a place like an animal shelter, … read more
Conny has built something truly special. Her love for animals is endless, and you can feel her heart … read more
It’s hard not to fall in love with the dogs – they are such soft souls who ask for love and attention and are simply lovely.
The volunteer house gives you the chance to recharge and rest, you can schedule … read more
She was always motivated, reliable, and extremely helpful. She even went to the vet twice and supported us … read more
I stayed with Conny for 2,5 weeks in June, and it was a perfect first workaway for me. The animals are wonderful and being really well taken care of by Conny. She was in Germany for the first part of my stay, but communication over WhatsApp was great and the other volunteers gave me all the information I … read more
The animals are just amazing – I would've taken them all home if I could! Each volunteer has a private … read more
The workload is fair, but as with any animal related … read more
You will fall in love very quickly, all the cats are so cuddly you never feel alone ❤️
Loved it!
I wouldn't want to miss this experience as my first Workaway opportunity. Conny is a great host who made me feel welcome right away with her friendly and calm demeanor.
During my stay, we took care of her … read more
Conny was in the middle of looking for a new location for the sanctuary and after 2 weeks of learning from her we were able to support her going away for … read more
We have learnt so much working with Conny. The work can be physically … read more
When we arrived, we weren't sure if we were up to the everyday tasks of shelter life.
But we soon realised that this place gives you the opportunity to surpass yourself and contribute something meaningful during your trip to Sri Lanka.
New challenges that seemed difficult at first soon became routine with the help of … read more
I advice you to go in this place , you won't be disappointed. dogs are really kind, and lovely. the place is … read more
My initial plan was to stay only for one month but in total I stayed almost 3 months in this animal shelter.
We had funny moments but also sad moments that's how it works if you are working with sick animals.
Conny is doing her best to save all animals in need around her shelter.
She has a warm heart not … read more
Conny has a property with currently 13 dogs and 6 cats around which we took care daily. That means feeding, cleaning, playing, walking and of course a lot of cuddling! I had my own room. There are two rooms for Volunteers available. The bathroom is shared. Ten minutes walk from … read more
Conny is also an amazing host. She really makes you feel welcome from day one.
The work is more than fair and if you help each … read more
