Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Animal Care Volunteer Program in Jamaica.
On this program, you will gain experience looking after animals in a shelter that houses up to 200 stray and abandoned dogs, while providing the dogs with human companionship, medical treatment and everyday care with the goal of helping them find loving homes.
You’ll stay in a dormitory-style volunteer house.
The program has
start dates on the first and third Monday of each month throughout the year.
This program ranges from 1-4 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 provide much valued human company, as well as medical treatment and general care to ensure these dogs, many of whom have been abandoned, are fully taken care of. You’ll assist shelter staff with:
- Cleaning the shelter
- Feeding the dogs
- Training, walking and playing with the animals
- Shelter maintenance and upkeep
- Rescue missions for street dogs
- The rehoming process
Many dogs are adopted by families from overseas, and you’re also able to help to create online profiles for dogs so this can happen. Volunteers who are training or qualified veterinarians may also have the chance to perform small procedures such as cleaning and dressing wounds.
Local staff will help to guide you in these tasks, and all dogs are vaccinated.
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Jamaica programs are available year-round, starting on the first and third Monday of each month.
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 4 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.
