2024 at Dog walker
from 200€
Excellent 4.8
(53)
Dog walker
2 - 4 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Excellent 4.8
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Excellent 4.8 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 4 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Highlights
- Experience the love of our puppies at the shelter
- Work with the local staff, who doesn't speak a lot of English but is used to work with volunteers
- Build a strong relationship with our beautiful four-legged guests
- Enjoy the rides to the shelter in our pick up
- Make some good physical exercise in the sun and enjoy the nearby beach
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
About the program
Most basic tasks (cleaning, feeding) are performed by local paid staff - we have 16 local employees. But, we always need help with delicate tasks such as cuddling.
Information given in the Time Commitment session of this program are only orientative and they are not binding: the free day can be on any day of the week (may be on the weekend, maybe not) and the working time is per shift: one morning shift from 7,30 to 12,30 OR one afternoon shift from 13,30 to ...
Typical day
Work is per shifts, 6 days per week, starting from the day after arrival (i.e. if you arrive on a Monday you will start working on Tuesday and you will have free following Monday. Of course you can change your shifts with other volunteers, if you agree on a new schedule): morning from 7:30 to 12:30 ...
Free-time activities
The island is famous for its music and its partying vibe! So night activity is guaranteed!
On the island you can find a diving center (in town), a windsurfing school and a kitesurfing school.
Capoeira is also widely practiced and can be learned with 2 groups in lessons held in the late afternoon.
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Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Volunteers are accepted throughout the year depending on availability.
Usually the best months to come are from april o mid-July and form the beginning of October to mid-December, because of the temperature and also because of the cost of the flights, that can be a expensive in the high season (Christmas, August).
Carnaval is a highlight of Mindelo's life, volunteers are always welcome at that time of the year.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
2 weeks (min. stay)
200€
3 weeks
350€
4 weeks (max. stay)
450€
Average fees
106€/week
Meet your organization
Simabo
Excellent 4.8
(53 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 2008
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Silvia
Spoken languages: Italian, Portuguese, German, English
About the project
SIMABO protects, rescues, assists, and spays/neuters dogs and cats in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde
53 reviews · 4.8
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