Become A Volunteer

VOLUNTEER

Have you ever dreamed of being on a tropical island and helping animals?

Sri Lanka is calling! This magical island isn’t just about stunning beaches and lush jungles—it’s a place where every day is a new adventure, and you can make a real difference.

We believe in balancing meaningful work with unforgettable experiences. From being part of our crucial outreach programs—spaying, neutering, vaccinating, and welfare checks —to exploring Sri Lanka’s breathtaking landscapes, this journey is about more than just helping animals. It’s about making memories that last a lifetime.

Whether you’re a vet, a dog/cat lover, or just someone with a big heart, we’d love to have you! No experience? No worries!

Bring your passion, roll up your sleeves, and prepare for some rewarding (and often messy!) work.

Can’t make it to paradise right now?

You can still make an impact! Remote volunteers are a vital part of our team, helping

with fundraising, admin tasks, and social media magic. Wherever you are in the world,

your contribution is priceless.

Join us in making a difference—near or far, your support means the world!

VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIAL Dr Magda (Veterinary Surgeon)

“I had the privilege of volunteering for the Dziko Project for the past 3 years. I have helped a few animal charities since I graduated as a vet 13 years ago and I can definitely recommend this organization after seeing how time and resources are used here. Animals are always put first and people’s donations and time are respected and put well to use. The difference that the Dziko Project makes to the lives of dogs and cats (and often their local carers) makes it such a rewarding experience to volunteer for them!

Become a Dziko Defender

Stand Strong. Protect Lives. Join the Defenders.

Be Their Lifeline — Join the Dziko Defenders

Every day, street dogs in Sri Lanka face hunger, disease, injury, and neglect. Without intervention, many suffer in silence or die from preventable conditions.

The Dziko Defenders is our monthly giving program that delivers life-saving veterinary care, vaccinations, sterilisation, and protection from parasites — the essentials that turn pain into healing, and despair into hope.

Why It Matters:

🐾 Emergency treatment for animals hit by vehicles, mauled in fights, or battling severe infections.

💉 Chemo and surgery for dogs with contagious cancers like TVT.

🦠 Parasite control to prevent malnutrition, anaemia, and deadly organ damage.

🐶 Rabies vaccinations that protect entire communities.

🐕‍🦺 Spay/neuter programs that break the cycle of suffering.

Your Impact! Starting from as little as $5/month, your contribution makes a real, tangible difference:

Why does monthly giving matter? Monthly donations allow us to plan and execute ongoing programs with confidence. Your sustained support helps us respond quickly to emergencies, rehabilitate, hold regular sterilisation and vaccination drives, and continue providing critical care to street animals who need it most.

🛡 Stand Strong. Protect Lives.

Your monthly gift is a promise — that no dog will be left to suffer alone.

Join the Dziko Defenders today I Become a Defender → link to donation page

Turn Your Special Day Into a Lifesaving Celebration 🎉🐾

Make your birthday, anniversary, or milestone truly meaningful by starting a fundraiser for The Dziko Project. Instead of gifts, ask your friends and family to donate towards neutering, vaccinating, and caring for street animals in Sri Lanka.

Your celebration can help us:

  • Prevent suffering through sterilisation
  • Protect communities with life-saving rabies vaccines
  • Provide urgent medical care to animals in need

Every dollar makes a difference. Every life matters.

💌 Need help getting started? Reach out to us at [email protected] or use our contact form — we’d love to support you!

🎁 Gift a Donation – Give with Heart, Change a Life 🐾

Searching for a meaningful gift? Celebrate birthdays, holidays, anniversaries—or simply show someone you care—with a donation that transforms lives.

For just $25 (or any amount you choose), you can sponsor the spay and rabies vaccination of a vulnerable street dog or cat in Sri Lanka.

🌍 Your gift helps:

  • Prevent unwanted litters
  • Stop the spread of deadly rabies
  • Ease the suffering of animals with no one else to care for them

✨ We’ll send you a beautiful, personalised e-gift certificate to share with your loved one, showing the incredible impact their gift has made.

Celebrate kindness 💙 One donation. A lifetime of difference.

Pack for a Purpose!

Travelling to Sri Lanka or know someone who is?

We often have donated goods and supplies that need to reach us in southern Sri Lanka. With postage and courier costs being unreliable and exorbitant, it’s much safer and more secure to send items with travellers.

If you have a spare kilogram or five in your luggage, we’d greatly appreciate your help! We promise there’s nothing illegal or dangerous—just essential supplies to support our work for providing direct care to the animals.

We’re especially seeking assistance from those travelling from the US, UK, or Australia.

Get in touch with us today if you can help!

We’ve put together a list of much-needed items — from small essentials to bigger tools — with something to suit every budget ♥️

These are things we desperately need to keep our work going, and Amazon makes it super easy to help. Just pick an item (or a few!), add to your cart, and select our shipping address at checkout — they’ll be sent straight to us via The Dziko Project’s Wish List.

💛 Check out the list here: (add link)

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our team and the animals we care for ✨

Volunteer with us for a unique, rewarding and unforgettable experience.

Message today for more information.

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