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In the Dominican Republic, countless animals urgently need rescue, care, and loving homes. Homeless, sick, neglected, and malnourished dogs, horses, mules, and cats require our immediate attention. The local Veterinary Service is a lifeline, offering emergency care and helping with international adoptions. We welcome volunteers and interns to join our dog rescue project, even if you don't have a v...

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Program Highlights

Caring for dogs, maintaining kennels, and taking them for walks

Organizing awareness and educational activities to improve the situation of neglected animals in the long run

Assisting veterinarians during medical treatments, operations, and neutering or spaying procedures

Supporting the admission of new patients and handling administrative procedures

Participating in the annual castration campaign

Quick Details

Locations
  • Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
Cost Per Week$1500-2000, $1250-1500, $900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Community Development
  • Education
  • Health
  • Health Care
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

2

The volunteering work was great but could be improved by adding consistent tasks for volunteers to complete.

by: SophiaProgram: ANIMAL RESCUE, ASSISTANCE & CARE
10

The staff team was great and always offered support, Nacho the coordinator was very nice and was always ready to help. The volunteering work was great but could be improved by adding consistent tasks for volunteers to complete, the hours for the work were very good since we only worked around the morning and the rest of the day we were free to do as we pleased. The living conditions were very simple but i liked that at Las terrenas all volunteers lived together so it was very easy to socialize a...

All beginnings are difficult

by: Anonymous - GermanyProgram: ANIMAL RESCUE, ASSISTANCE & CARE
10

All beginnings are difficult… and in the Dominican Republic, they are even more difficult. Although I came here with a bundle of ideas, I had to slow down to the local pace (which is partially good and already kind of cultural exchange) and even then to face the limitations of my activities. My conclusion is that one should not expect or try to initiate new projects/ collaborations in one month only. We (Sebastian, the coordinator, was extremely supportive!) tried a lot of different options, and...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Community Development
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Cost per week

$1500-2000, $1250-1500, $900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Wifi Costs
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Salary & Compensation

Spanish language classes - Volunteers or Interns receive up to six free language lessons every week. The classes focus on developing communication ski...

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Online Application

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