Live and volunteer on the tropical, southern coast of Sri Lanka! This program takes place in the beach-side, artsy city of Galle. Unfortunately, in Sri Lanka, there is a high rate of stray dogs. This dog shelter takes in stray dogs and provides them with care and vaccinations.
Volunteers on this program will have the amazing opportunity to spend their time surrounded by dogs and puppies who need their help! Volunteers will assist in feeding the dogs and playing with them throughout the day. Veterinary students may have the opportunistic to assist in the on-site clinic with veterinary tasks.
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Updated Jun 16, 2026
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I loved taking the disabled shelter dogs out onto the grass area at the shelter. They always get so incredibly happy and enjoy the space. It was beautiful watching the dogs go from tentative to running around like crazy with utter joy. I tear up just thinking about it.
The staff at the dog rescue center are incredible people with huge hearts. It is a unique facility unlike anything I have been able to find elsewhere. I’m so glad I was able to be a part of their mission.
The most memorable experience was the amazing people i met, travelling the beautiful country of Sri Lanka, playing with the dogs at the dog rescue center, especially the puppies!The support from the GoEco team was amazing! any questions I had leading up to leaving, were answered for me SO quickly. It was a great first overseas trip for me!
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