Help Stray Dogs

location
2 - 24 semanas  ·  Edad 17 - 50+

rating  Perfecto 4.6  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta muy alto

Puntos Relevantes

  • Be a voice for those who do not have one. Help animals in need!
  • Bolster your resume with international volunteer experience, showcasing your commitment to global impact and animal welfare.
  • Expand your horizons, building invaluable intercultural skills through meaningful connections and shared experiences.

Puntos Relevantes

  • Be a voice for those who do not have one. Help animals in need!
  • Bolster your resume with international volunteer experience, showcasing your commitment to global impact and animal welfare.
  • Expand your horizons, building invaluable intercultural skills through meaningful connections and shared experiences.
  • Forge lasting friendships with fellow volunteers, united to make a difference.
  • Immerse in the allure of Santiago de Chile, a modern metropolis brimming with endless attractions and a vibrant culture.


  • Especialmente adecuado para

    Edad 17+
    Solteros y solteras
    Parejas
    Familias
    Grupos
    50+

    Sobre el programa

    Be a hero for street dogs in Santiago de Chile. Rescue, care, and rehabilitate these furry friends to give them a second chance! Become a volunteer in a dog shelter. 🐶

    The Issue
    The streetscape of Chile's capital Santiago (and many other cities) is unfortunately dominated by stray dogs and cats. These animals are forced to be real survivors, as you can see from the fact that they have learned to wait side by side with the pedestrians at the traffic lights and then ...

    Sobre el programa

    The Issue
    The streetscape of Chile's capital Santiago (and many other cities) is unfortunately dominated by stray dogs and cats. These animals are forced to be real survivors, as you can see from the fact that they have learned to wait side by side with the pedestrians at the traffic lights and then cross the street in the protection of the crowd with green! But many survive more badly than right: Due to the food from the garbage, untreated diseases and injuries, the health of these animals is often miserable.

    The Program

    Fortunately, there are people with a big heart for animals who are committed to saving and protecting them. You can be one of them when volunteering in this project! In our volunteer project in Santiago de Chile, local volunteers work alongside volunteers from around the world to improve the situation of the animals on the street. The aim is always to take care of the dogs and cats to such an extent that they find a new home with loving owners. If you love animals and want to help improve the lives of dogs and cats in Santiago, this project is for you. Combine your passion for animals with a good cause!

    The Location

    Santiago de Chile is located almost exactly in the middle of Chile, halfway between the north and south and also about half way between the Argentine border and the ocean. The capital of Chile is an amazing city and one of the few metropolises in the world where you can actually ask yourself the question: "Going to the sea today and skiing tomorrow, or would you prefer the other way around?" since beautiful beaches are at the same distance like world-class ski slopes (and trekking routes during summer) in the Andes Mountains. Santiago de Chile divides Chile into the fertile south and the dry, mineral-rich north. And the city itself has something for everyone: there are beautiful places to relax, old colonial buildings and a lively urban culture with museums, street artists, theaters and more; small craft markets and green meadows, countless restaurants and pubs in beautiful nightlife areas. And above all, there is the flair of an up-and-coming metropolis that combines the characteristics of a modern capital with those of a colonial city steeped in history. This is where the heart of Chile's economy and progress beats and about a third of the Chileans are at home here. The Santiaguinos are usually friendly and helpful people and as a foreigner you can quickly find a connection. Santiago is also home to numerous universities, which has led to a lively international student life, especially in the past two decades.



    Día típico

    No prior knowledge of animal care is needed for this type of volunteer work, but you should be patient and have a great sense of responsibility. Likewise, you must not be afraid of dogs and / or cats, because these are absolutely in the focus of this volunteer project.

    Your tasks include:

    • Bathing, ...

    Día típico

    No prior knowledge of animal care is needed for this type of volunteer work, but you should be patient and have a great sense of responsibility. Likewise, you must not be afraid of dogs and / or cats, because these are absolutely in the focus of this volunteer project.

    Your tasks include:

    • Bathing, feeding, and walking the animals 
    • Cleaning cages and equipment
    • Drug administration and support with sterilization procedures
    • Help with rescue operations where animals are brought in from the street 
    • Food distribution for animals that live on the street
    • Help with public relations and educational work (not all volunteers are involved)
    • Support in the adoption process (not all volunteers are involved)
    • Fundraising (not all volunteers are involved)

    Note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as number of volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, as well as self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these tasks.


    Actividades de tiempo libre

    In Santiago you can enjoy a variety of activities and experiences:

    • Plaza de Armas: Visit the main square, Plaza de Armas, to explore the Santiago Cathedral and the historic architecture. 
    • Cerro San Cristóbal: Hike or take a funicular to the top of this hill for breathtaking panoramic views of the ...

    Actividades de tiempo libre

    In Santiago you can enjoy a variety of activities and experiences:

    • Plaza de Armas: Visit the main square, Plaza de Armas, to explore the Santiago Cathedral and the historic architecture. 
    • Cerro San Cristóbal: Hike or take a funicular to the top of this hill for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the Andes. 
    • Museums: Explore Santiago's rich history and culture by visiting museums like the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Memory and Human Rights. 
    • Parks: Relax in the lush parks like Parque Forestal and Parque Bicentenario, ideal for picnics and leisurely walks. 
    • Food and Wine: Savor Chilean cuisine and wine at local restaurants, markets, and vineyards. 
    • Mercado Central: Visit the Central Market for a seafood feast in a bustling marketplace. 
    • La Chascona: Tour the former residence of famous poet Pablo Neruda, now a museum dedicated to his life and works. Barrio Bellavista: Explore the vibrant arts district filled with galleries, street art, and lively nightlife. 
    • Biking and Walking Tours: Join guided tours to explore the city on foot or by bike, learning about its history and culture. 
    • Day Trips: Take day trips to the beautiful Andes Mountains, Valparaíso, and Viña del Mar for coastal charm. Cultural Events: Participate in local festivals, concerts, and dance performances to immerse yourself in Chilean traditions.


    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Edad mínima: 17 años

    Para participar en el programa es necesario tener al menos 17 años en la fecha de inicio del programa.

    Conocimientos lingüísticos

    Tienes que hablar (nivel básico) Español o (nivel básico) Inglés

    Requisitos educativos

    a nivel de High School

    Documentos necesarios

    CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

    Restricciones de nacionalidad

    Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

    Tiempo dedicado

    Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios incluidos

    Servicios de South America Inside

    • Single room in Homestay
    • Internet access at homestay
    • Airport pick-up
    • Advice from our experienced staff
    • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
    • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
    • Your placement in the volunteer project
    • Pre-departure information
    • Packing list
    • Country handbook
    • Intercultural guide
    • On-site volunteer coordinator
    • 24/7 emergency number
    • Advice on travel insurance
    • Certificate of participation

    Recogida en el aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benitez Airport

    Upon your arrival at the airport of Santiago de Chile you will be picked-up. Our transfer service will bring your directly to your homestay.

    Alojamiento

    An important part of our volunteer programs has always been to provide an intense glimpse into the culture of the host country. Therefore, our volunteers live in homestays. Living with a local hosts will allow you to experience the country in the most authentic way possible. You can immerse into local customs, taste typical meals, and experience the culture and traditions first-hand. You will quickly realize how much your Spanish skills improve each day. Our homestays are carefully screened and selected, and many hosts have years of experience with our international volunteers.

    You will be provided with a single room, while the bathroom can be private or shared. 

    You can also add the half-board supplement with daily breakfast & dinner for 75 USD / week.

    Acceso a Internet

    Buen acceso al lugar del proyecto

    ¿Qué NO está incluido?

    ¿Qué NO está incluido?

    Comida y bebida

    La comida, meriendas y las bebidas tienen un coste adicional.

    Boletos de avión

    El aeropuerto más cercano es Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) en Santiago. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Chile. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viaje

    Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Chile proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

    Vacunas

    Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Chile, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Chile. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

    Detalles a la llegada

    The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningful volunteer project.

    Disponibilidad
    Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

    Cuotas del programa

    2 semanas (estancia min.) 653€
    3 semanas 823€
    4 semanas 993€
    5 semanas 1.162€
    6 semanas 1.352€
    7 semanas 1.501€
    8 semanas 1.671€
    9 semanas 1.840€
    10 semanas 2.010€
    11 semanas 2.180€
    12 semanas 2.349€
    24 semanas (estancia max.) 4.384€
    Cuota promedio 254€/semana

    Cuotas del programa

    254€ cuotas semanales 2 - 24 semanas Edad 17 - 50+

    Métodos de pago

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    Duración

    2 - 24 semanas

    Depósito

    El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


    Pago final

    El pago final se acordará con South America Inside durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    South America Inside

    Perfecto 4.6 rating (128 reseñas)

    Agencia - fundada en 2003

    Verificado por Volunteer World

      Ratio de respuesta muy alto

    Coordinado por

    Marion

    Idiomas hablados: Inglés, Alemán, Español

    sobre la organización

    South America Inside promotes intercultural, linguistic and educational exchanges. Its volunteer programs are addressed to students, professionals and retirees.

    Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

    South America Inside is an intercultural management agency, founded back in 2003, which specializes in the promotion of programs abroad, language travel and educational programs throughout Latin America.

    Since 2007, to enrich the experience of our global-minded clients and to provide them with even more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding their program offerings throughout South and Central America.

    Working together with some of the best language schools in Latin America, South America Inside provides high quality language courses in almost every Latin American country.

    Thanks to a professional team of motivated and friendly staff, South America Inside has been very successful over the past several years and have been able to establish an outstanding network of what we call "Insider Contacts." To enrich the experience of their clients and to provide them with more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding our program offerings throughout Central and South America, in addition to our well-established Chilean programs.

    Volunteer Work

    Do you dream of staying abroad while doing something positive? Are you looking for a unique experience that will leave a mark on your life? Then a Volunteer Work program in South America or Central America is perfect for you!

    With South America Inside you can combine an adventure abroad with social commitment, and create lasting memories in Latin America. Support the protection of endangered species; help a local community construct new homes; give new hope to impoverished children.

    The possibilities to lend a hand are diverse, as there are the many places where help is needed. We have classified our volunteer projects in different areas so you can easily find the one (or more!) projects that best match your needs and interests.

    Why with us

    There are many persuasive reasons that speak in favor of South America Inside when it comes to selecting your perfect provider of language, study and volunteer travel abroad. Following, we have prepared a short summary so that you can get us to know a little better.

    Our Insider benefits at a glance:

      Regional Experience
    Over one decade (established in 2003) of dedication to language, work and study travel programs in Latin America. Thanks to our long standing work and life experience in the South American continent, we know this region really well. Therefore, we can help and inform you in a professional and competent way.

      Multifaceted Offers
    Over time we have developed new programs to offer a wide array of work abroad opportunities to our clients. We have been pioneers in launching new exchange programs, as we have been the first in offering Work & Travel/Working Holiday and Farm Stays in Chile and successfully introduced these programs into the market back in 2005. Since 2012, we are the only agency to offer this type of program in Costa Rica.

      Insider Advice
    Despite living in the modern era of the internet, we know that reliable and competent advice is still an important criterion for most of us. At South America Inside, you will find the benefits of an internet provider and an independent travel agency. We will be glad to pass on our extensive knowledge and regional experience.!

      Location
    It is difficult to run programs when there is nobody “on the ground” to evaluate existing options and search for new opportunities. So, we are located in Chile, on location, and we know everything that is going on first hand. We know what it is like to live as a foreigner in South America and will be happy to assist you in making your stay unforgettable!

      Independence
    South America Inside is an independent provider of language courses, internships, volunteer work, Farm Stays and Work & Travel programs in Latin America. We neither depend financially nor structurally on any other company, language school, association or organization. Therefore, we are able to give personalized information in accordance to your needs and availability.

    •  Multilingual Team

    Our team is multilingual and international! We speak fluent English, Spanish and German, as well as some French and Portuguese. With our customers, we can communicate in their native language and we avoid misunderstandings with local partners by communicating in Spanish with them. You can be sure that there will be an English-speaking contact person for you before, during, and after your stay.

      Customer Service
    Excellent customer service is one of the most important goals for South America Inside, and this is evident with the positive feedback we regularly receive from our many happy clients. Emails are answered within 48 business hours and every client is treated with the same friendliness and expertise.

      Gapless and Accurate Information flow
    With South America Inside you will have one and the same contact person before, during and after your trip. With that said, we guarantee a gapless and accurate information flow and you will always be very well informed.

      Approved Program Places
    Many of our program places, especially in the area of internships and volunteer work, are designed in the way that they will be recognized by most universities, colleges or academies.

    128 reseñas · rating4.6

    Regina N. rating5

    2024 at Help Stray Dogs

    Die Arbeit gefällt mir sehr gut! Ich bin super reingekommen und fühle mich sehr wohl 🙂 Die Menschen sind sehr offen und freundlich! Herzlichen Dank! ...
    Alex S. rating5

    2024 at Help Stray Dogs

    Mir geht’s prima. War ein langer Tag, bin daher auch gut kaputt 🙂 Sowohl Spanischkurs als auch die Arbeit im Tierheim machen sehr viel Spaß! Ich muss zwar all das bisschen, was ich an Spanisch kann, zusammenkratzen, um durch den Tag zu kommen, aber das wird sicherlich besser mit der Zeit ...
    Mia D. rating5

    2023 at Help Stray Dogs

    Mir geht es weiterhin sehr gut! Die Arbeit bei dem Tierheim ist bisher zwar ein bisschen anstrengender als der Sprachkurs, aber mindestens genauso aufregend. Die Katzen und Hunde sind alle unglaublich süß und ich lerne jeden Tag Neues. Mit Lidia verstehe ich mich auch gut, ich kenne sie ja aber ...
    Max rating5

    2022 at Help Stray Dogs

    Dear Melanie (from South America Inside), I would like to tell you that I enjoy working with Lidia very much. There are lots of activities and I can really bond with the animals. The other volunteers and workers are very friendly and really help me out. I am happy that I chose this activity and ...
    Stacey Garratt rating5

    2024 at Local Women Empowerment Supporter

    I have been travelling for 7 months in total and just had the most wonderful experience in Ecuador. I can confidently say in the last 6 weeks I have created my favourite memories of this journey in an all-encompassing way. Firstly, the program itself was incredible, I constantly felt supported, ...
    Nathalie K. rating5

    2024 at Local Wildlife Helper

    Everything is alright. The family host in San José is very kind. I visited San José yesterday. This morning I arrived at the rescue center and it's amazing! It beautifull, the animals are so cute. And the volonteers are very friendly. Thanks for everything and have a good ...

    Ubicación

    América > Sudamérica > Chile > Santiago de Chile

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