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Hi and Hola ! we are a non-profit Animal Welfare foundation operating in Guerrero, Mexico.
Our life revolves around our rescues and community projects .
We are looking for active fit people who want to do something special and worthwhile.
We rescue animals that have been abused, neglected, abandoned and give them safety, love and comfort in our fenced open air sanctuary, while looking for permanent homes.
We take care of dogs , cats, occasionally horses. We have over 100 animals in our care .
We organize free and low cost mass spay and neuter clinics, night teams set traps to catch and spay and neuter feral and street cats, we go to local schools with classes on animal welfare , summer camps for children, and education for adults.
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
normally you will have the opportunity to live in the authentic rural Mexican fishing village , learn about our Charity Foundation . Widen your horizons , practice Spanish and English skills , learn mexican cooking and crafts .
while there is a threat of covid we keep social distance with people.
we are looking for hardworking amazing team players :
🐾🐾🐾 looking for someone with basic construction or carpentry skills in January and February 🐾🐾🐾
🐾 social media coordinator, take professional quality photos, write and schedule daily posts facebook, instagram etc 🐾
🐾 dog whisperers 🐾
they care for dogs, feed them , clean the space , picking up poop, raking, socializing and training, and a lot a lot of love attention and walking !
min 5 hours a day 5 days a week . 2 days off.
we provide accommodation and basic groceries ( Pls ask what’s included in our list of groceries )
minimum commitment is 2 weeks
long term preferred.
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Volunteers accommodation Is a three Bedrooms in a mexican style house , simple, clean, rustic . The volunteers house is located in the middle of the sanctuary. Sanctuary manager house is 50 steps away .
depends on the number of volunteers we have at that particular moment, rooms can be shared or private .
shared bathroom , patio and kitchen, and huge yard where our rescue dogs live .
sanctuary is located in the middle of nowhere but still close to the civilization:
10 minutes to the beach
a few minutes walk to the nearest mini bus stop
30 minutes walk to the village
30 minutes walk to the international airport
WE LOVE: Animals lovers! team players, motivated people who can take initiative! We can’t always tell you exactly what to do, if you are done with your tasks - look around and go wherever you most needed !
our ideal volunteer has great common sense , good sense of humor, ability to work without supervision, open minded, very flexible, with good energy, happy smile on their faces, willing to learn, help, listen and respect our rules. Mature. No Drama .
In decent physical condition.
be prepared to : save lives, deal with abused and hurt animals , dogs barking at night, get dirty , hot summers , mosquitoes and sand fleas , power might go off on occasion, slow internet.
you will enjoy the feeling of accomplishment of saving lives, incredible sunsets, secluded beaches, cheap delicious food .
be willing to : put always Animals first !
FREE TIME : we are located steps from the most beautiful beach and surrounded by dry tropical jungle, with many lagoons, rustic walking and biking trails. Our volunteers during their free time will enjoy exploring rural Mexico , practicing spanish, learning mexican cooking, socializing with locals, exploring neighboring towns, learning the culture, traditions, as well as kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, exploring the jungle, wild life watching.
we limit socializing at this point.
we will provide a room and basic groceries for you to cook for yourself.
Drivers license, basic spanish , photography skills are a bonus.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host can provide space for campervans.
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
More than two
5 hours/day, 5 days/week
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