Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Animal Care Volunteer Project in Croatia.
On this program, you will help improve life and conditions for abandoned cats and dogs in overcrowded animal shelters in the seaside town of Split. Volunteers gain experience caring for the health and wellbeing of animals while giving them time, love, and the best chance of getting adopted.
Volunteers are accommodated in a dormitory-style hostel located in Split, about a 10 minute walk from the city center and from the famous Bacvice beach.
The program has
start dates every Monday throughout the year.
This program ranges from 1-12 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
As an Animal Care volunteer you’ll help local staff with routine daily tasks and raise community awareness about animal abandonment. Day-to-day duties include:
- Playing with dogs and cats and following their progress
- Walking the dogs in surrounding areas
- Helping care for the animals: bathe, brush and observe the behavior of dogs and cats
- Helping the staff with maintenance and cleaning tasks
- Taking care of all areas of the shelter: green areas, animal enclosures and public spaces
- Creating new entertaining spaces and toys for dogs and cats
- Creating recreational spaces where visitors can relax and enjoy quality time with the animals while petting them
- Creating a more familiar environment and community - welcoming and informative
- Helping prepare and create innovative and beneficial events in the shelter and outside
- Suggest innovative ideas to the organization that will directly or indirectly help in their mission to help animals
- Taking pictures in different events and at the shelter
All animals housed in the shelter are fully vaccinated.
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Croatia programs are available year-round, starting every Monday.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on
our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 1 to 12 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
