Are you curious about other countries and people? Can you imagine spending three, six or twelve months of service abroad? Are you open to new experiences in animal welfare?
FinnDomingo e.V. is once again offering this opportunity and is advertising a position at the AYIN RUKA animal shelter as part of its volunteer service. It is located in Los Álamos, a small rural town in the Biobío Region, a good 600 km south of the capital Santiago.
Otilia, the founder and operator of Ayin Ruka, is a member of the FinnDomingo network “Chilean Animal Welfare Association”. She has been looking after more than 70 dogs for 15 years. She is looking for a capable person who is willing to work with her looking after the animals.
Applications for 2026 are now open.
What we need.
Training in animal care would be nice, but is not required. Minimum requirements:
- Practical experience in handling dogs
- Willingness to work on a regular basis on a variety of tasks
- A basic knowledge of Spanish and the willingness to take part in further language training if necessary
- Persistence, reliability, physical fitness
- Patience, flexibility and stamina
Very helpful, but not required:
- Driver’s license
- Adept on social media
- Photography skills
- Manual skills (e.g. carpentry? small repairs? landscaping?)
The internship is planned for a minimum of three months; an extension is possible.
What we offer.
The mission promotes animal welfare, but it is also intended to foster understanding between cultures and encourage the exchange of knowledge regarding responsible animal husbandry as well as the Chilean way of life.
We attach great importance to proper preparation. We provide broad local support for our interns. Our support people speak fluent German and English.
We offer:
- Intercultural coaching (2-day seminar)
- Further language training course if necessary
- Roundtrip flight ticket
- Board and lodging
- Travel health and accident insurance for the duration of your stay
- Liability insurance in Chile
- Internship certificate and work reference
Click this link for pictures and reports on our work for Ayin Ruka.
Are you interested? Just contact us!
