from 3,100€
Outstanding 5
(26)
Animal & Environmental Conservation
5 - 5 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 5
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Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Outstanding 5 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
Reopening soon
5 - 5 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Below average response rate
Highlights
- Volunteer at the Elephant Valley Project in Cambodia, an ecotourism project that provides an alternative approach to elephant care, rehabilitation, and conservation.
- Embrace the chaos and complexity of modern Bangkok, from the hustle and bustle of downtown to the calm and serene of Bang Krachao, a lush conservation area on the edge of the city.
- Dive deep into the Cambodian countryside as we volunteer with Ockenden Cambodia, working on a project designed to promote disaster resilience and adaptation to climate change in rural communities.
- Join the Mekong Turtle Conservation Center in Kratie, Cambodia in an annual release of endangered baby soft-shell turtles into the Mekong River.
- Visit Cambodia's capital to learn about Cambodia's tragic history which is key to understanding where the country is today.
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Backpack your way through Thailand and Cambodia examining animal conservation and environmental justice, meeting local change makers, and getting off the beaten path.
You might have heard that the “land of a thousand smiles” is all about 30 cent street pad thai and bucket-fuelled dance parties. Sure enough, all of this exists, but we’re here to prove to you that there is so much more to Southeast Asia. We’ll backpack our way through Thailand and Cambodia ...
Typical day
Day 1 - 4: Orientation in the Big Mango
Our group will be introduced to Thailand's bustling capital of Bangkok. In a citywide scavenger hunt we'll be introduced to the sights, sounds, and tastes of this modern yet distinctively Thai city. We'll visit some of the city's most beautiful temples and get ...
Free-time activities
When we aren’t learning and working with our incredible grassroots partners, we have planned all kinds of fun activities and excursions to integrate ourselves in the local culture. We have also scheduled plenty of time for you to explore your own interests.
Some examples of activities:
Explore the ...
Requirements
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Details on arrival
- MAY 21 - JUNE 29, 2023
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Program fees
5 weeks 5 days
3,100€
Average fees
543€/week
Meet your organization
Operation Groundswell
Outstanding 5
(26 reviews)
Agency - founded in 2016
Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Coordinated by
Evelyn
About the project
We go backpacking with a purpose! Our programs combine cross-cultural dialogue, critical learning, community service, and of course, travel and adventure!
26 reviews · 5
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