​Volunteer Work with Stray Dogs and Cats

​Booking Number

​CL-VOL105

​Program Place

​Rescue center for stray dogs and cats

Location

​Santiago de Chile

​Tasks

• ​Caring of the dogs (bathing, combing, guiding the dog)
• Feeding the animals
• Feeding weak or young animals (puppies, kittens) with the bottle
• Cleaning the facilities
• Administering medication, and assisting with sterilization
• Accompanying rescue operations, where animals are taken off the street
• Distributing food to animals living on the street
• Public relations and education as well as maintenance of the organization's internet presence
• Helping with adoption campaigns
  

​(We would like to point out that the tasks may vary and depend on factors such as the number of volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, and self-motivation. Volunteers may not be fully involved in all the tasks mentioned above.)

​Working Hours

​Between 30 and 40 hours / week. Half-day positions are available in conjunction with a Spanish course.

​Start Date

​Year round, start and end dates are flexible

​Duration

​Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 6 months

​Minimum Age

17 years

​Language

​Spanish at communication level (book your Spanish course in Chile with us!)

​Accommodation

​​The accommodation takes place in a homestay. This means you will live in a private household where one or more rooms are rented. Accommodation hosts are individual persons (e.g. señoras, young professionals), couples, families or students. You will have a single room with access to the common areas. Internet is included. All our accommodations are in safe neighborhoods with good connection to local transportation. Half-board can also be booked.
(Note: Only valid for Volunteer Work Premium, which includes the accommodation.)

​Internet

​Our homestays are equipped with internet connection (wifi).

​In-Country Support

​Our English-speaking team in the Chile Inside office in Santiago de Chile is always there for you.

​24/7 Emergency Number

​With the booking confirmation you will receive our 24-hour emergency number, under which you can reach us 24/7 in case of emergency.

​Application

​Please send us your detailed CV with photo and the completed registration form. For more information on the registration process, please see the instructions on the first page of the registration form or contact one of our experienced staff members.

​Application Deadline

​There are no application deadlines. We recommend submitting the documents as early as possible, at least 12 weeks before the desired start of the program, so that there is sufficient time to assure a smooth placement process. For short-term applications please contact us.

​Insurance

​You need to have a travel health insurance for Chile. You can buy your travel insurance, tailored to the needs of our participants, online with us, at convenient rates. See: Travel health insurance

Program Highlights

1. ​​​​​​Individual project placement
2. No application deadlines
3. Flexible start and end dates
4. Participation possible even without prior knowledge
5. English-speaking support through our office in Santiago de Chile
6. Escort to the volunteer project on the first day (only in Santiago)
7. Orientation session in our office in Santiago de Chile