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We have a requirement for people during 2026, who are passionate about cats and would like to help us run our shelters in Dahab
We rescue sick, injured and vulnerable cats and kittens, get them healthy, neutered and vaccinated and then repatriate those that can survive on the streets. For those who can't, we keep at the shelter or have adopted.
The aim of our small non-profit is to have a healthy and well cared-for population of cats and look after those that can't look after themselves. We find adopters, medicate and treat the cats, take in abandoned kittens, neuter and spay, prepare cats for travel, offer hotel facilities when owners are travelling and give help and advice to the community.
We have 2 simple home based sanctuaries and currently care for around 90 cats and kittens. Our work is entirely funded by donations and every penny raised goes to help the hundreds of cats here. We keep our overheads low by recycling, upcycling and using inexpensive options and volunteers. We face a lot of challenges and the work can be both upsetting and rewarding.
We would like to welcome volunteers who are available to stay between 2 and 6 weeks. We provide good accommodation, utilities and wifi but not food. We ask for 25 hours per week and encourage everyone to enjoy Dahab in their spare time. There's so much to discover here. We need self motivated and managed volunteers who care deeply about cats and can give them plenty of love.
We would love vets and trainee vets to come and work with us and would consider shorter periods of time for their volunteering.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Self development
Pets
Events & social
Charity work
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Dahab is a vibrant multi cultural town where Bedouins, ex-pats, Egyptians, dogs, cats and goats live side by side. There is a diversity of religions, predominantly Muslim.
You can learn new languages and skills, get to know the locals and explore a very different kind of world.
You can learn to meditate and attend yoga classes overlooking the sea, learn about the coral, fish and creatures in the Red Sea. There are many groups that you can join to develop skills and gain experiences, wadi walking, climbing and star watching. Beach clean ups are a regular feature
There are lots of opportunities to also get involved in eco projects and language exchange.
Help
We are completely reliant upon donations and we run fundraising events online and within Dahab. You may be required to come up with fresh ideas, help run and manage events and post on social media to encourage donations. Marketing or media experience would be great but not essential
We have resident cats in the cat house and you will be required to look after the cats, cuddle, feed and medicate etc
We often have aftercare, injured and sick cats in our hospital room and you would be required to assist with their treatment and recovery. You do not need to have experience in this but a willingness to learn is essential
We adopt and Foster cats out within the community, Egypt and abroad. You may be required to assist in this process and post on social media about the cats we have for adoption.
Keeping the cat house clean and tidy is a requirement as is cleaning the areas used by the cats.
Liaising with the community is vital to our work so good communication skills are essential
You will be working and living with other volunteers in a 3 bedroomed bedouin house. You should be used to sharing a home and have good team working skills. You may have to share a bedroom. Please note the house might be mixed, both male and female.
Below are some of the things you could get involved in
Job could include some of the following dependent upon your skills and interests
- Cat care, feeding, watering cleaning, medication
- Vet visits and after care
- Taking photos and videos
- Care for specific cats
- Fundraising
- Special projects
- Community liaison and assistance
- Updating sponsors
- Community interaction
- Internet Research
Languages
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have a one level bedouin house with an enclosed garden. It has a well equipped kitchen with cooker, washing machine, microwave, freezer, fridge etc. A good size sitting room. A shared bathroom with shower, 2 twin rooms and one single. AC is in both larger rooms
There is plenty of cooking equipment and buying food and preparing meals is easy. But meals out are not expensive and there is plenty of take away and delivery options
The house is in a bedouin area, with goats roaming the streets, very close to shops and just 15 minutes walk to the sea. Taxis are very cheap, but we provide bikes and everything in Dahab is within walking distance
The town is bohemian and rustic. Its a holiday destination predominantly for city based Egyptians and foreign tourists who come to dive. It can be busy and vibrant but there are always quiet places to be found.
You are responsible here for your own wellbeing and safety. We do not have insurance. You should follow your governments advice during these difficult times and have your own insurance.
What else ...
Diving, snorkeling, wadi and desert walking, climbing, swimming and exploring are some of the activities in the town and windsurfing, kite boarding, canoeing are very popular due the winds that are generally blowing.
This is the home of the famous Blue Hole, wonderful coral and many different fish
For foodies there is a huge variety from all different countries and suiting all different tastes. Vegetarian and vegan choices are readily available and an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish come regularly from Suez
A huge choice of Yoga classes, meditation and spiritual activities are available every day, trips into the desert, sleeping under the stars, quad biking and horse riding.
Plus of course you can swim, sunbathe and relax in sea side restaurants and cafes or take a trip on a boat and snorkel or dive in different areas with an on board lunch
Sharm El Sheikh, St Catherines, Nuweiba and Cairo are a bus drive away and by air from Sharm Cairo is only 1 hour.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Many of our volunteers have combined working as a digital nomad whilst volunteering for us. We have okay WiFi and quiet places to work. But WiFi in Dahab is not always reliable. There is WiFi in most cafes and restaurants and special work places by the sea
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Cat shelter
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The typical work duty is split between 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening. After my morning shift, I often headed straight to the beach, which is only about a 15-minute walk away.
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I learned a lot too, especially about how to look after their medical needs and spot when something’s wrong. I got attached to so many of them, and I still think about… read more
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The typical work duty is split between 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening. After my morning shift, I often headed straight to the beach, which is only about a 15-minute walk away.
I encourage everyone who… read more
I learned a lot too, especially about how to look after their medical needs and spot when something’s wrong. I got attached to so many of them, and I still think about… read more
Samuel approached his role with enthusiasm and demonstrated a genuine… read more
taking care of… read more
It was my first workaway and I can 100% recommend it to true cats' lovers! There are about 30 cats in the house, every single one of them with a specific personality, some are very cuddling, some more funny and some more naughty ahah but for sure if you decide to go you must know that leaving them will break your heart… read more
There are more than 20 cute cats in the cat house. Every day when you get up and open the door, you can see many cats running over and acting coquettishly. Sitting on the sofa in the yard, there will be a cat sleeping on your… read more
To be here you MUST LOVE CATS! They are everywhere and are just big,… read more
It's wonderful time, I got new experience, new knowledge about some cat diseases.
My work was easy and pleasant: feed the cats, change trays, take care of health and just play with them😍 I'm really happy, all cats are very friendly, and of course, I have favorites 😀 (… read more
Moreover, she decorated the furniture and the garden with her magical painting skills,… read more
i lived in the cat house with another sweet french volunteer, so we basically threw a household with 20 loving, playful cats, which is a lot but manageable and very rewarding. We could make the place home, paint walls, decorate which i enjoyed a lot. Tom and George are super nice and always… read more
So I started volunteering and meet Dominique who I found out, she is the one who… read more
