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PICTURES FROM THE NEW PLACE WILL BE POSTED SOON. MOVING PROCESS IS NOT YET COMPLETE...
Our small shelter with 10 dogs and 18 cats is now located in Weligama. The big shelter with more then 130 dogs is in Nilaveli/Trincomalee. Volunteers are living with me (founder) at the small shelter in Weligama. They are helping with walking the dogs, feeding, showering, cleaning and catscare. This is an important support for me, as there are many other works to do, to keep the organisation running. Once a month I visit Nilaveli for at least 1 week- that time the volunteers are taking care of the animals by themselves. But of course I am ready to support online, if there is any problem.
We are offering breakfast for free. There is a kitchen with full equipement, so you can cook by yourself ( or we cook together) and there are many restaurants near by.
In Nilaveli we are running a spaying and neutering program, streetdogsfeedingprogram and a sponsorship program for poor familie and for disabled children.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
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 one of the things you can experience here.
Help
Feeding, medical treatment, cleaning, go for a walk, spending time playing with cats and dogs, give them shower
Taking videos and pictures, help with social media work, help to take great pics and videos, loooots of cuddeling...
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Indonesian: Beginner
Accommodation
My house (small shelter) has 2 volunteer rooms which can be used as single or double rooms. Volunteers are living together with me and 10 dogs and 18 cats. The area is quiet and surrounded by paddy fields. In less then 5 min. by scooter, you are at the beach and the tourist area of Weligama. (Surfing, Restaurants, shops...).
What else ...
Weligama has a really good infrastructure. You can easily take a bus to Mirissa, Midigama, Ahangama and many other places, to see more from southcoast. Weligama is a surfhotspot and there are a few options for doing yoga aswell.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a very good wifi at my house. If there are no powercuts, then you can work 24h online.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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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
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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
