Help at our non-profit, creating a better life for the street cats of Dahab, Egypt

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  Description

  We are looking for volunteers from 17th March and throughout 2024 to live at one of our cat shelters in the town of Dahab on the Gulf of Aqaba. 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 60 cats. 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. Longer term is open for discussion. We provide basic 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 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.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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.

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  Aide

  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 simple, rustic 3 bedroomed 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 is our job description but please note that you are not expected to do all of it or have the skills to do it all. We give training and lots of support.
  
  Job could include some of the following dependent upon your skills and interests
  1. Cat care, feeding, watering cleaning, medication
  2. Vet visits and after care
  3. Updating records for all cats
  4. Catching cats and releasing
  5. Managing and assisting TNR
  6. Manning the cat phone line, recording information and following up
  7. Cleaning communal areas
  8. Cleaning TNR and recovery room and garden, fridge and laundry room
  9. Keeping own personal space clean and tidy
  10. Cat Laundry
  11. Taking photos and videos
  12. Identifying cats in the community for medical treatment and neutering
  13. Management of specific cats
  14. Updating databases
  15. Conducting handovers and writing updates
  16. Fundraising
  17. Special projects
  18. Community liaison and assistance
  19. Updating sponsors
  20. Community interaction
  21. Identifying opportunities
  22. Be part of social media groups and interact with the community
  23. Raising awareness in the community about our place
  24. Weekly update in writing
  25. Attend weekly meeting and fortnightly 121
  26. Internet Research
  27. Posting on social media

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  Langues parlées

  Arabe: Courant
  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  We have a simple 3 bedroomed one level bedouin house with an enclosed garden. It can be described as rustic with upcycled furniture. There is a shared bathroom, open plan living area. There is also a TNR room and a small hospital room
  
  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.

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  Autres infos...

  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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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les 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

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  5 hours per day x 5 days per week, with 2 days off. Shifts are morning and evening.

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