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Animal Caretaker: Dog and Cat Shelter
Do you love animals and want to help rescued street dogs or cats? Are you interested in observing veterinary work and participating in a shelter vet clinic? Would you like to educate others about animal vaccinations—such as rabies—and help prevent dogs from suffering from avoidable diseases? Do you want to go on daily walks with around 50 dogs, including some in wheelchairs? Great—then this progr...
Do you love animals and want to help rescued street dogs or cats? Are you interested in observing veterinary work and participating in a shelter vet clinic? Would you like to educate others about animal vaccinations—such as rabies—and help prevent dogs from suffering from avoidable diseases? Do you want to go on daily walks with around 50 dogs, including some in wheelchairs? Great—then this program is made for you! Most volunteers join Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., leaving you plenty of free time to explore the beauty of Tanzania. Enjoy local cafés and restaurants, swim in hotel pools, go to the gym or join yoga sessions, take waterfall hikes, or go on a safari and encounter wild animals up close in the Serengeti!
Program Highlights
Save the lives of street animals.
Discover the beauty of Africa.
Grow as a person and learn about yourself.
Encounter wild animals on safari.
Dive into another culture and see it from the inside.
Quick Details
- Arusha, Tanzania
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Winter
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- All Nationalities
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You will grow!
October 02, 2025by: Viktoria Krüger - GermanyProgram: Animal Caretaker: Dog and Cat ShelterTanzania with Giving Hands was a life changing experience. And I’m not just saying that ‚cause that’s what u say or expect, it was really like that. To see a totally different world from our „perfect“ countries, experience actually happy people, a happy culture and at the same time treat and cuddle street dogs who need help was the perfect combination - Sarah’s and Emmanuel’s Organization made that possible. I planned to go to Tanzania for three months, but at the end I extended my time to 6 months. Personally I grew a lot, learned about a totally different living under the gorgeous banana and avocado trees. If you wanna raise your horizon and help dogs or people which ever project you choose, it will have an impact for others and for yourself. Be open to what comes, because it will be an unforgettable experience
Program Details
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Locations
- Arusha, Tanzania
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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