If you love all things canine, have a love for animals and have a caring nature, then this is the project for you. Animals lovers of all kinds are encouraged to apply. This may be a confronting placement but also very rewarding. These animals need love, attention and support, as well as to feel secure in their environment. If you have a calming and positive attitude, your help here will be much appriciated. 

• Accommodation  (Home Stays – Sharing with other volunteers)
• 2 meals p/day (Breakfast & Dinner)
• Arrival Airport transfer to Canggu
• Return transfers from from Canggu to Seraya
• In-country qualified healthcare practitioner coordinator
• ‘Love our earth’ Bali survival kit (what’s in it?   It’s a surprise!)
• Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea daily
• Full day orientation & training + cultural sightseeing
• In country 24/7 coordination & emergency assistance
• Fundraising support
• University course credits (where applicable)
• Certificate of Completion

• Airfares
• Travel Insurance
• Tours, Souvenirs & spending money

Included in the program fees is a half day orientation which starts on the Monday. This is important to help you become familiar with your surroundings, as well as learning about the local customs & culture to help you get the most from your volunteering experience.

Typical Orientation Includes:

• Meet & greet with your new team and coordinators!
• Introduction meeting, general rules, setting expectations, advice on health and safety and handling of documents.
• Overview of the 2 week schedule and daily routine
• Overview of the common health issues in the area and options
• Demonstration of a health check and required guidelines and safety precautions
• Planning session with the team

An arrival airport pick-up from Denpassar is included in the cost of your placement. The ground coordinator picks up participants at the airport if you arrive during the weekend. Arrivals after the weekend need to make their way to Ubud on their own arrangements. Projects commence every Monday. You will share taxis for longer distance trips and walk for the short distance trips.

Indicative Schedule

You will work at the animal shelter from 9:00 to midday and then again in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00. Your daily tasks will include,

– Walking, feeding, cleaning the dogs and their cages

– Socializing with the dogs to help them adapt to people so they are more adoption ready

– Animal outreach assistance. Assistance in Locating and capturing stray dogs in the community

– Education Outreach such as dropping brochures or conducting local talks about animal welfare and the importance of spaying & neutering pets.

Weekends are always free for relaxing or sightseeing of your choice. Our ground operators will help you organize additional trips with special (non tourist) rates which can be paid directly in local currency. Be sure to check out Mount Agung, the beaches of Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur or cycling and trekking tours on Mount Batur, visits to local temples and rice terraces.

*No special requirements needed for this program  

Indonesia has to be one of the most interesting countries in the world for cultural learning for its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handicrafts, and performing arts. Indonesia has around 300 ethnic groups, each with cultural identities developed over centuries, and influenced by Indian, Arabic, Chinese, and European sources.

Millions of small farmers, farm workers and fishers are unable to tap into the opportunities offered by years of economic growth. They are often geographically isolated and lack access to basic infrastructure and support.

Bali is a Hindu Island, Balinese traditional cultures are still present, making the island charming and beautiful. Traditional Balinese clothing worn by women covers their shoulders and knees, especially, when they go to the temple and when they have a ceremony day.

IVI have a variety of programs designed to immerse volunteers into the local lifestyle in order to experience the unique culture, build life long relationships and benefit the people that need it the most.

Bali is situated just south of the equator. It has a hot and tropical climate year round.

The wet season is from November to March, and the dry season from April to October (although there may still be some showers) The rains usually only last for a few hours, so you will usually still get some sunshine during the day. 

The rainy season brings about humidity and it is generally hot year round, from 20 to 30 degrees. Cooler temperatures can be found up North in the mountain regions. 

Bali culture is incredible, rich in tradition and spirituality which focuses mainly on art and religion, with the two often expressed through each other.  Many Balinese people are an artist of some kind and spend their leisure time working on hobbies and artwork that have been passed down through generations.  

Many public areas, homes and paddy fields are decorated by detailed paintaings, intricate carvings, fine weaving, statues and various artworks. Life in Bali is very much communal and centered around local villages with the community institution or ‘Banjar’ responsible for many aspects of life. The Balinese have a word, “Niskala” which means that which cannot be sensed directly, but can only be felt within.      

30 Years Non Profit Experience

IVI is an Australian charity & non profit organisation founded in 1989 and is one of the pioneers of overseas volunteering successfully placing over 20,000 volunteers globally.

Affordable Volunteer Travel

We’re not motivated by shareholder profits. Our fees are fully transparent to ensure maximum benefit where it is most needed. 

Safe & Responsible Projects

All projects include a dedicated 24/7 in-country management team, operational & risk assessment & overseas support contact. All projects are personally inspected to ensure very high quality.

Work Experience & University Credits

We place thousands of Uni students and can assist you with course credits and in-field experience points. Many of our project coordinators are qualified practitioners in their respective fields allowing unique in-field supervision and Uni accreditation options

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