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Meet the locals and care for shelter dogs in Bentota, Sri lanka

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Christina and I am running the dogcare project in Bentota.
    We are hosting around 370 dogs in three shelters. I am German and I live with my daughter Lana (born 2018) and my husband Keshan in Induruwa close to one of our shelters. In our home there are around 14 dogs and also the emergency cases who come in like accident or very sick dogs. Our days are quite busy so we are looking for volonteers who are selfconfident and supportive. The work is sometimes emotionally tasking so this placement is not good for much sensitive or emotionally unstable people.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will get a good impression of Sri Lanka and the people.
    As my organisation is registered in Germany I can provide you with a letter which confirms your help activity for the organisation.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    The help includes:
    - Clean house and terrace
    - Walk my dogs and assist feeding
    - Help with outside feeding round by scooter and if possible do it alone after you got used to it
    - play with my daughter
    - visit shelter, cuddle dogs
    I don't have strict helping hours but the main tasks can be done in the morning. Nevertheless my daughter Lana is always happy if volonteers arrive and loves to play and spend time with them.
    I don't have many strict to-dos but I am looking for volonteers who like to help and not only up for a free of charge accommodation. I need people who are able to clean up behind themselves as they are sharing the house with us and who are able to respect our privacy.
    The volonteer of course can eat with us if I am cooking but should be able to take care of himself.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You have your own room with a 140cm bed and bathroom with shower and local toilet (floor toilet). You have a separate entrance to your room.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The beach is close by and also Hikkaduwa and Galle van be visited within a day trip. We have some turtle sanctuaries around also.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Max 3 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 378289421435

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