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Rescued Animal Shelter Assistant

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2 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Promote cultural exchange and immerse yourself in Honduran culture
  • Learn Spanish through daily exchanges with your host family and while working with Honduran people
  • Advocate for animal welfare on the Caribbean island of Roatan

Highlights

  • Promote cultural exchange and immerse yourself in Honduran culture
  • Learn Spanish through daily exchanges with your host family and while working with Honduran people
  • Advocate for animal welfare on the Caribbean island of Roatan
  • Enjoy a new lifestyle and learn more about the Honduran culture
  • Enjoy the beautiful Caribbean island of Roatan with its white sandy beaches, crystal clear sea water and the second largest coral reef in the world

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    This program supports the welfare and protection of dogs, cats and other animals at a local shelter on Roatan. Work with stray dogs, cats or exotic animals.

    Get active and stand up for the animals on the Caribbean island of Roatan. With this program, you can combine your passion for animals. Improve the unfortunate situation of abandoned animals on Roatan. During this volunteer program, you can help look for a new safe and beautiful home for stray dogs ...

    About the program

    Get active and stand up for the animals on the Caribbean island of Roatan. With this program, you can combine your passion for animals. Improve the unfortunate situation of abandoned animals on Roatan. During this volunteer program, you can help look for a new safe and beautiful home for stray dogs and cats. The program is struggling to provide sufficient space, food, medical care and attention to all of them. They must endeavor to rescue more of the ever-increasing number of abandoned animals struggling to survive alone on the streets. Augmenting the number of spays/neuters the perform each month will help reduce the large number of animals being abandoned to endure desperate lives of misery and diseases. 

    The rescue services include emergency rescue and subsequent care of injured, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. The public veterinary clinic provides low-cost and subsidized veterinary care with a focus on spaying, neutering, vaccionations and disease prevention. 

    The program is managed by a logal NGO on Roatan. The sanctuary is home to dogs, cats, horses, iguanas and chickens. Due to the amount of work that it takes to keep the program running, the help provided by volunteers is always greatly appreciated. 

    Your tasks as a volunteer may include: caring for street dogs and cats (taking dogs for walks), cleaning cges, administering drugs, supporting sterilization prcedures, assisting in rescue operations, distributing food for anmials on the street, public relations and educational work, maintaining websites, helping to raise funds, etc. 

    You do not need to bring any equipment. The most important thing is a heart for the animals. Since the organization relies on the support of volunteers, you will work with various local and international volunteers.

    Before starting your volunteer work, you will receive an orientation from our local staff. The local stuff is runned by English and Spanish speaking people. 


    Typical day

    Volunteers start at 7 or 8 am (as needed) until 2 or 3 pm. If desired, some may also take the afternoon shift. The schedule is mostly flexible, depending on the volunteers. You will still have plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful beach and crystal clear ocean water in your free time. Volunteers ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers start at 7 or 8 am (as needed) until 2 or 3 pm. If desired, some may also take the afternoon shift. The schedule is mostly flexible, depending on the volunteers. You will still have plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful beach and crystal clear ocean water in your free time. Volunteers help 5 days per week. Please be flexible with your days off as this depends on the number of volunteers and local volunteers.

    This program allows you to rescue and work with abandoned cats and dogs while helping them find new homes. Daily tasks may include: 

    • Feeding the animals
    • Socializing
    • Cleaning cages and equipment
    • Drug administration and support with sterilization procedures
    • Support animal rehabilitation
    • Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street
    • Distribution of food for animals living on the streets

    As a volunteer, you can get involved in numerous areas. The tasks in this project are diverse and can change over the course of your volunteer service. 

    Exotic animals also live on the island. These are also supported. Widespread on the Caribbean island of Roatan are iguanas. There are several species on Roatan. The aim is to protect the iguanas and their habitat through scientific programs and to raise public awareness of the threats these iguanas face. So you also have the possibility to support exotic animals. 


    Free-time activities

    In your free time there are many things to do on the Island Roatan. You may visit the beautiful Caribbean island of Roatan. In general, Roatan offers many possibilities – you can explore the island, snorkel or relax on the beaches of the island. Or you can visit some parks, such as the Gumbalimba ...

    Free-time activities

    In your free time there are many things to do on the Island Roatan. You may visit the beautiful Caribbean island of Roatan. In general, Roatan offers many possibilities – you can explore the island, snorkel or relax on the beaches of the island. Or you can visit some parks, such as the Gumbalimba National Park or the iguana farm, which are ideal for a day trip. Roatan also offers inexpensive diving classes on the second largest coral reef in the world. The local team, your host family or your colleagues in the project will be happy to give you additional tips.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (basic level)

    Required Documents

    CV

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Open-minded and a heart for animals

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Before departure

    • Personal conversation to get to know each other
    • Placement in the desired project based on your interests
    • Placement in a suitable host family.
    • Individual support

    On Roatan

    • Airport pick-up: transfer from the airport to the host family
    • Accommodation with a host family in a single room with half board
    • Breakfast and dinner during the stay with your host family
    • Orientation on site with information about the culture, way of life and your project assignment
    • Introduction to the project
    • On-site care and support
    • Certificate of attendance/internship


    Airport Pickup at Roatan Airport

    You arrive directly at the International Airport on Roatan. There you will be picked up by a member of our team and you will go together to the host family. Depending on the time of your arrival, you will get an introduction to local life and customs on the first day or the second day. You will learn the most important rules of conduct, receive information and tips on everyday life.

    The next day, your project work on Roatan begins and you finally get to know your colleagues and your place of work.

    Accommodation

    In Honduras, you will live with a host family during your voluntary service or internship. By living with a host family, you will really get to know the Honduran culture. The Hondurans are very hospitable. They are considered cozy and benevolent people. Everything takes a little longer.

    You will have your own bedroom with basic equipment. Other rooms, such as the bathroom, living room and kitchen, are shared with the other family members. Meals (breakfast and dinner) are included in the price. All host families are carefully selected.

    Food & Beverages

    During your stay with the host family, breakfast and dinner are included. The host families cook mostly local food such as rice, frijoles, meat and vegetables. Volunteers with a vegan or vegetarian diet are warmly welcome.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Roatan Airport (RTB) in Roatan. We assist you to find cheap flights to Honduras. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Honduras provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Honduras you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Honduras. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    You can arrive and start the project on any day of the week.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $500 per week 2 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    2 - 24 weeks

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    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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