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Support Dog Shelter at the Beach

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2 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Feed and walk the animals
  • Support the good cause and clean the cages & equipment
  • Take walks on the beach with the dogs

Highlights

  • Feed and walk the animals
  • Support the good cause and clean the cages & equipment
  • Take walks on the beach with the dogs
  • Get to known Tanzanian culture and experience the community
  • Visit Zanzibar as a pefect island with white sand beaches, touch sky blue waters on this island

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Help take care of street dogs and support rescue activities in Zanzibar. Find a new home for helpless animals.

    Combine your passion for animals and desire to give back to society by improving the unfortunate situation of abandoned street animals in Zanzibar. During this volunteering program, you can help to look for a new safe and beautiful home for stray dogs.

    The program aims to improve the situation of ...

    About the program

    Combine your passion for animals and desire to give back to society by improving the unfortunate situation of abandoned street animals in Zanzibar. During this volunteering program, you can help to look for a new safe and beautiful home for stray dogs.

    The program aims to improve the situation of animals who are homeless. Due to the amount of work that it takes to keep the program running, the help provided by volunteers is always greatly appreciated. Animals are only mediated when a family has the correct surrounding for a dog.

    Before starting your volunteer work project, you will receive an orientation by our local staff. The local stuff is run by English speaking people. They are very happy to welcome volunteers from all over the world. Usually, you will be in the program with other volunteers. The project can be reached with a 30-minute walk at the beach or with local transportation in 10 minutes.  

    As the dog shelter is going to move in July/ August to a different place, the journey to the project is a little bit longer then.

    Typical day

    You will help from 8 am till 2 pm or you can do the afternoon shift. Your schedule is flexible, depending on the volunteer. Like this, you will have time to enjoy your afternoon at the beach.

    This program allows you to rescue and work with abandoned dogs while helping them to find a new home. Daily ...

    Typical day

    You will help from 8 am till 2 pm or you can do the afternoon shift. Your schedule is flexible, depending on the volunteer. Like this, you will have time to enjoy your afternoon at the beach.

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

    • Feeding animals
    • Socializing
    • Cleaning cages and equipment
    • Drug administration and support with sterilization procedures (long term volunteers)
    • Helping with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street (long term volunteers)
    • Food distribution for animals that live on the street
    Volunteers help 5 days a week. Please stay flexible with your days off, as this depends on the number of volunteers.

    Free-time activities

    Besides your time on the project you are able to spend your free-time. You can enjoy activities like swimming, diving, horseback riding, relaxing on the beach etc. Zanzibar offers many opportunities for surfing, especially for kite-surfing.

    At the beach there are many spots for tours on a boat (for ...

    Free-time activities

    Besides your time on the project you are able to spend your free-time. You can enjoy activities like swimming, diving, horseback riding, relaxing on the beach etc. Zanzibar offers many opportunities for surfing, especially for kite-surfing.

    At the beach there are many spots for tours on a boat (for example delphin tours) but also spots for exploring the island by itself.

    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 (intermediate level)

    Education Requirements

    at level

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    basic / good English

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 15:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Airport Pick-up
    • Local support
    • 12/7 Emergency Number
    • Accomodation in a volunteer house
    • 2 meals a day from Monday to Friday

    Airport Pickup at Zanzibar International Airport

    We can organize the transfer and our team member will pick you up at Zanzibar International Airport.

    Accommodation

    You will be in a volunteer house. Rooms are very well equipped and you willl have dorm room. You will share a bathroom with other volunteers.

    Food & Beverages

    Typical breakfast and dinner are included from Monday to Friday

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar. We assist you to find cheap flights to Tanzania. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

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    Vaccines

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

    Details on arrival

    You can start the project very flexible, each Monday. Arriving day is Sunday or on an individual day in arrangement. You will get an pick-up at the airport in Zanzibar. It takes 1 1/2 hour to get to the accommodation from the airport.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $282 per week 2 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 24 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    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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    Location

    Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania > Nungwi, Zanzibar

    Meet your project coordinator

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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