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Hello! We are a non-profit organisation and we are trying to make a difference in this world.
The main priority of our shelter is the rescue, rehabilitation and finding loving homes for the dogs in street situation or abuse.
There are 120+ amazing and beautiful dogs of all shapes and sizes.
In the last two years more then 150 dogs were adopted and flu to Canada to their loving homes.
We have 2 paid full-time workers and 1 volunteer-manager of the shelter. Basically you will help them with everything they do: cleaning (including the poo), cooking and giving food and medicine to the dogs, washing them and helping bring them to the vet, walk them and give them love and attention that they really need.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Videography
Pets
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Animals
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It's a great opportunity to learn a lot about dog behavior, diseases and medical care.
We have 2 mexican workers so It's a good chance to practice your Spanish with the locals and learn more about their tradition and culture.
Moreover we are frequently visited by tourist volunteers from different parts of the world. It would be great if you could exchange your cultural perspective with theirs.
We are located in a one of the most beautiful coastal city in Oaxaca, with many different beaches and incredible sunsets. Our volunteers during their free time can explore neighbouring towns, socialize with locals, learn the culture, and traditions, as well as activities like boat trips, kayaking, surfing, snorkelling, hiking and exploring wildlife watching - birds, whales, dolphins, turtles etc as well as vibrant night life and a huge surfing community.
Help
We are looking for Workawayers who love dogs and feel comfortable with 130 dogs around, can help us with cleaning, feeding the dogs, making a fire, prepare meals for them, walking them, train them, going to vet if needed, giving them hugs and a lot of love.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
In exchange for your help 5 hours per day 4 days per week we offer a private room with double bed, shared kitchen and toilet.
We offer one meal per working day and asking for 5 hours a day, 4 days a week help.
Also there's a lot of shops and fresh vegetable/fruit market nearby where you can buy everything you need for cooking your own food.
What else ...
Puerto Escondido has lots of amazing places to discover and activities to try. Surfing, yoga, ice plunges and temazcales, clubbing, beachbuming, discovering food of Oaxaca as well as vegan restaurants etc. There are many ways to experience this beautiful place and it is perfect for every occasion. Dozens of colectivos passing the Zicatela market both ways towards the downtown of Puerto and Lagunas de Chacahua and opposite direction of Punta Zicatela, Mazunte, Zipolite and Huatulco. Also the new highway is finally opened and Oaxaca city is now a short 2.5 bus trip from Puerto Escondido.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
