Description

Volunteers with veterinarian experience will be able to conduct dog and donkey clinics in Arusha and some of the surrounding villages. This includes providing vaccinations, administration of medication including de-worming and booster shots, treating wounds, eye care, hoof care, and suggesting preventative practices to reduce sickness or injury in the domesticated animals.

During each clinic you will also be responsible for: keeping track of the number of animals you see, how many were vaccinated or de-wormed, how many had wounds that were treated, how many had eye problems that needed to be addresses, and how many had skin diseases. The clinic attempts to visit each village and/or areas of the city, at least once a year, so keeping accurate records are important.

You will also have the opportunity to help create and deliver educational materials for the community on the importance of caring for their domestic animals.

Highlights

The Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals greatly needs assistance, but they do not have the funds to hire additional staff members. There are only two staff members who work there and no funding to hire other employees.
There are many tasks that are needed to be completed and improved upon. Currently they only work with one veterinarian, who is a volunteer. Since this vet. also has his own practice, he is not able to assist with ASPA's projects as much as he would like.
Volunteers will be able to promote change by putting full effort into ASPA's projects, including educating the community about the importance of the health of their domestic animals as well as how to properly care for them.

Qualifications

Having a background working with animals is an asset. Any veterinarians would be able to assist at Dog and Donkey clinics with vaccinations and caring for the animals.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Agronomy
• Animal Sciences

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2.495 for 4 weeks, USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers should be creative and adaptable. Enjoy working in an office and have a love for animals.

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Veterinary

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998