2018 at Elephant Conservation Worker
Elephant Conservation Worker
Highlights
- Experience the Thai way of life and live in 'the land of smiles'
- Contribute to the protection of an endangered species and play your part in their conservation
- Further your career working with animals by making a difference in another country
- Engage with elephants in an environment created to ensure they most comfortable life possible
- Have the opportunity after your placement to discover one of the most popular countries to visit in the world
- Experience the Thai way of life and live in 'the land of smiles'
- Contribute to the protection of an endangered species and play your part in their conservation
- Further your career working with animals by making a difference in another country
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About the program
Help make a difference to elephants who had previously been kept in poor conditions around the country, by creating a safe and comfortable environment for them.
Of the 50,000 elephants once living in Thailand, there are only around 2,000 left today. Both free-living and domesticated elephants are threatened with extinction, which makes it so hard to believe that only sixty years ago, more than 50,000 roamed free. Wild elephants are hunted for their ivory ...
Typical day
Your exact working hours are discussed when you start at the project, but you will normally be able to contribute for 6 days a week with the wildlife, for between 6 and 7 hours. Your lunch break will vary but you'll be able to share it about midday with the other volunteers. There is a variety of ...
Free-time activities
Thailand is known for its incredible scenery and things to do, which is why it's one of the most popular countries in the world with backpackers. Local to the project, you have a few small shops in the local town, but lots of natural beauty to explore nearby. The next town in 30 minutes by car. ..
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Before you even depart, our team in Munich will take you through every step of the process, from answering your questions about the programme, through to advising you where to go for your visa. We are here to help you and to ensure that you feel totally comfortable (and prepared!) before departing.
You can fly into one of the two international airports in Bangkok. For the Wildlife Conservation Project or Elephant Animal Shelter Project, you can be picked up by a member of the team in Bangkok (for an additional fee). The project takes arrivals every Sunday. The taxi ride then takes about three hours. You can also travel there independently if you wish. You will receive a detailed handout in which you will find helpful details on how to get there by bus.
As soon as you arrive at the centre, you will be welcomed by the local team. The team will show you your accommodation as well as introduce you to the house rules, your work, local health facilities and safety rules. You will receive a comprehensive tour of the area, an introduction to the tasks involved, and get to know your co-workers on site. You will receive background information about the site and find out how to get involved in animal welfare in Asia.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Rainbow Garden Village
Non-profit - founded in 1999
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Steffen
About the project
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