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Elephant Care and Protection Supporter

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1 - 2 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Help Thailand's vulnerable elephants have a healthy and peaceful environment to live in, once again in their natural habitats.
  • Observe and understand elephants and their behaviour directly
  • Teach English to locals and help them get more involved with the cause

Highlights

  • Help Thailand's vulnerable elephants have a healthy and peaceful environment to live in, once again in their natural habitats.
  • Observe and understand elephants and their behaviour directly
  • Teach English to locals and help them get more involved with the cause
  • Meet people from all around the world and make life long bonds with them
  • Visit and get to know Thailand's rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Help abused elephants recover and develop in a healthy environment by supporting them on their daily needs.

    Elephants are noble, admirable, intelligent and generally impressive animals At the elephant sanctuary, our goal is to bring solutions directly to these problems so that elephants can live in peace.

    The elephants were mostly born there at the elephant camp
    There are no longer baby elephants there

    At ...

    About the program

    Elephants are noble, admirable, intelligent and generally impressive animals At the elephant sanctuary, our goal is to bring solutions directly to these problems so that elephants can live in peace.

    The elephants were mostly born there at the elephant camp
    There are no longer baby elephants there

    At the center, one of the most daunting tasks is obtaining enough food for these elephants so that they can be healthy and happy; mother elephants can weigh up to four metric tons and are known to eat over three hundred pounds of vegetation per day (a nutritional need that increases substantially when mothers are nursing). 

    Getting enough daily food for all the elephants is a task that always requires a few extra hands, so as a volunteer, you can improve the elephants' lives by harvesting things like grass, corn and bananas. Also, as a volunteer, you will work alongside local villagers (most of whom are staff members) and their families. These villages are eager to learn English and learn more about foreign cultures, so this is a perfect opportunity for cultural exchange. 

    Other things volunteers will assist with is taking care of the elephants, bathing them, making herbal medicine balls, interacting with the daily visitors, along with many other tasks that may arise depending on the specific needs of the moment. 

    It is very important that volunteers always keep in mind to treat the animals with the utmost respect, love and affection. Also, always be very open to receive all the love that the elephants are more than willing to give, and be prepared to embrace the very particular ways that elephants have of showing that love, sometimes it can even be through a nice hose of water coming directly out of their trunks. ! :) 

    Typical day

    Volunteers work on weekdays (Monday through Friday), staring every morning at 6:30. Weekdays are free for volunteers to go explore and discover all the beautiful things Thailand has to offer.

    A volunteer's daily routine starts at 6:30, when they shall go to the river to bathe elephant 
    Then, ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers work on weekdays (Monday through Friday), staring every morning at 6:30. Weekdays are free for volunteers to go explore and discover all the beautiful things Thailand has to offer.

    A volunteer's daily routine starts at 6:30, when they shall go to the river to bathe elephant 
    Then, volunteers shall help feed the elephants, after which volunteers will go get breakfast for themselves.

    After having breakfast, the volunteer's daily tasks start. These will be assigned per day but are usually the ones mentioned before, such as harvesting grass or making herbal medicine balls for the elephants.

    There are 3 extra days of induction in Chiang Mai city, you will stay with breakfast additional days with an additional cost to wed of 80€. Your arrival will be on the indicated Friday between 8 am and 18:00. Monday morning you will be taken to the elephant center to start your week of volunteering, on Friday you will return to sleep in the house of the main volunteer in Chiang Mai. For Saturday or Sunday you can prepare your departure flight.

    Free-time activities

    You will be volunteering near the beautiful, northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. A complete contrast to Thailand's capital Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a smaller city with a huge connection to the environment, as it provides direct access to the nearby beautiful forest mountains that are a hotspot for ...

    Free-time activities

    You will be volunteering near the beautiful, northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. A complete contrast to Thailand's capital Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a smaller city with a huge connection to the environment, as it provides direct access to the nearby beautiful forest mountains that are a hotspot for adventurers and lovers of nature alike. In addition to that, Chiang Mai also has very intriguing traditionally Thai sites such as its well-known open air markets, its historic center filled with centuries old temples, or the Buddhist temples near the city. 

    In addition to that, Chiang Mai could offer you excursions and trekking on mountains and rice fields, beautiful handicrafts at its markets, night safaris, a bustling nightlife you can enjoy with other volunteers at the Zoe Yellow area, among other things.

    During your stay, you could also visit some of the other beautiful places in Thailand, such as its beaches or historical sites like Ayutthaya.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Volunteers must be respectful of nature, and be very passionate about helping elephants.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Your rates include:

    • Airport pick up and transfer to your accommodation. (see friday arribe dates)
    • 2 days in Chiang Mai inducction house and breakfast ( 80€ not included)
    • Accommodation during your volunteering period
    • Three meals every day during your volunteer period.
    • Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the adventure volunteer team.
    • Program monitoring and evaluation
    • Orientation and induction to the program
    • Certificate of hours volunteered
    • Accident insurance during your volunteering
    • Liability for your activity
    • Receipt of the program fee from the NGO
    • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.

    Airport Pickup at Chiang Mai International Airport

    Volunteers will be picked up at the airport between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm. If the volunteer arrives outside these hours, he/she will have to be picked up the next day at an agreed point or may have to cover some additional fees. 

    Accommodation

    On the day friday (8:00 to 18:00) of your arrival and the following two days of induction, you will stay at our accommodation in Chiang Mai.

    Afterwards, you will stay at the elephant camp for the rest of your participation in the volunteer program.

    At the elephant camp, you will have a shared room with other volunteers and access to common areas such as bathrooms with hot water and kitchen.

    You can see images of the accommodation available at the elephant camp in the images of this project. 

    You will have accommodation for 9 days and 8 nights

    Food & Beverages

    Three meals per day are included in the rates of this program elephants, in day induction Chiang Mai only breakfast.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) in Chiang Mai. We assist you to find cheap flights to Thailand. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Thailand provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Thailand you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Thailand. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The project is open to new volunteers three Fridays a month, every month except for the month of April. Volunteers must arrive on a Friday, as this allows them to be more easily inducted into the program. 

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $823 per week 1 - 2 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    1 - 2 weeks

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    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet

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    Asia > South East Asia > Thailand > Chiang Mai

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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