March 11 - 18, 2019
Here's a look at what we have planned for the Street Dog Outreach in Siargao:
Please note that volunteers can book 5 or 7 night packages during the period listed.
You are expected to start by March 11 to join our Orientation Day.
A minimum of 3 hours volunteering is required daily.
You are expected to start by March 11 to join our Orientation Day.
A minimum of 3 hours volunteering is required daily.
DAY 1 (March 11, MONDAY): ARRIVAL & ACCLIMATION*If you arrive earlier than 2 pm, please contact Lotus Shores directly regarding early check in/storing bags.
*Please note that yoga classes are NOT required, simply an offering of thanks for all that you do. 2:00 pm: Check in available at Lotus Shores Siargao 4:30 pm: Gentle Yoga with Kayla (complimentary class) Evening: Rest and restore for orientation ***A minimum of 3 hours volunteering is required daily*** |
DAY 2 (March 12, TUESDAY): ORIENTATION DAY*Please note breakfast (vegan) is complimentary during your stay. The restaurant opens at 7 am.
7:30 am - 9:30 am: Morning Yoga with Kayla (complimentary) 9:30 am - 11:00 am: Breakfast and get to know one another 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Orientation and clinic prep *Clinic prep includes paperwork organization for registration, filling dog food bags, filing, packing and organizing boxes for vans. 2:00 pm - onward: Free |
DAY 3 (March 13, WEDNESDAY): CATANGNAN CLINIC*Please note your clinic hours will change every day from the morning shift, to the afternoon shift. If you know that you prefer to stay all day in the clinic, please let us know the night before, so we can arrange accordingly.
7:00 am - 8:00 am: Set up for opening clinic 8:00 am - 12:00 pm: Morning shift volunteers 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch Break 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Afternoon shift volunteers 5:00 pm - Onwards: Free |
DAY 4 (March 14, THURSDAY): DAPA CLINIC*Please note that Dapa is about 45 minutes away from where we'll be staying. We will help arrange transport the night before.
There are a variety of options for transport depending on the amount you'd like to spend. The options include: tuk-tuk, private car, motorbike, or driving yourself. Transport is not included in the price. 7:00 am - 8:00 am: Set up clinic for opening 8:00 am - 11:00 am: Morning shift volunteers 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch break 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Afternoon shift volunteers 5:00 pm - Onwards: Free |
DAY 5 (March 15, FRIDAY): BURGOS CLINIC*Please note that Burgos is about 90 minutes away from where we're staying. Because it's so far, it would be beneficial to stay for the entire day, however- this is not required.
7:00 am - 8:00 am: Clinic set up 8:00 am - 11:00 am: Morning shift volunteers 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch break 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Afternoon shift volunteers 5:00 pm - Onwards: Free |
DAY 6 (MARCH 16, SATURDAY): LOCAL HOUSE CALLS*Please note that we will divide volunteers into groups of 2 or 3 people with one vet in each group to maximize the reach of home check ups. We will stay local this day after two long days of travel prior.
7:00 am: Breakfast is available 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Home check ups and stray vaccinations 1:00 pm - Onwards: Free |
DAY 7 (March 17, SUNDAY): HOUSE CALLS*Please note you have the option to remain local, or to go back to one other other locations for check ups. The choice is your's.
7:00 am: Breakfast is available 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Yoga with Kayla (complimentary) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Home check ups and stray vaccinations 3:00 pm - Onwards: Free |
DAY 8 (March 18, MONDAY): CHECK OUT7:30 am - 9:00 am: Yoga with Kayla (complimentary)
12:00 pm: Check out Lotus Shores *If you'd like to extend your stay, you can book and pay directly to Lotus Shores |