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Visit and Help Elephants

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1 - 1 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Volunteer alongside majestic elephants, working towards reintroducing them to their rightful natural habitat
  • Be a catalyst for change in vital conservation initiatives aimed at rescuing elephants from distressing conditions
  • Make a positive impact by teaching English to local communities and raising awareness about the plight of captive elephants

Highlights

  • Volunteer alongside majestic elephants, working towards reintroducing them to their rightful natural habitat
  • Be a catalyst for change in vital conservation initiatives aimed at rescuing elephants from distressing conditions
  • Make a positive impact by teaching English to local communities and raising awareness about the plight of captive elephants
  • Immerse yourself in the enchanting forests, witnessing the awe-inspiring natural behaviors of elephants in their native environment
  • Help out with our research program, which will bring around higher welfare for elephants nationwide

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    Alter 18+
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    Familien
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    50+

    Über das Programm

    We are an award winning foundation, working in partnership with the local communities to bring their elephants home to the forest. A must do for elephant lovers!

    Our Sanctuary 

    If you want to have a unique experience hiking in the forest to find the elephants and observing their natural behaviours in their home environment, then Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary is the right place for you. Come and join us for the experience of a lifetime. Guests must be ...

    Über das Programm

    Our Sanctuary 

    If you want to have a unique experience hiking in the forest to find the elephants and observing their natural behaviours in their home environment, then Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary is the right place for you. Come and join us for the experience of a lifetime. Guests must be physically fit to hike up and down the mountains to get to the elephants. In our sanctuary, you can see exactly where your donations are going and how they are benefiting our sanctuary, our elephants and our community.

    Our sanctuary has rescued 6 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. We need volunteers to help us keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. With volunteer support and donations, we hope to return more elephants to the forest soon. 

    Our Village 

    Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary is set amongst the rolling hills of Northern Thailand in a Karen etnic minority. It is surrounded by a forest that is perfect for our elephants to roam and forage in. 

    The Karen people are originally from Myanmar but they have migrated to Thailand in search of a better life during the wars over many generations. Due to this they have their own language and culture, which volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and experience. They are keen weavers and are well known in Thailand for their elephant keeping. They make an income from their elephants and working the fields, mainly growing rice and corn using rotational slash and burn. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn more firsthand about their culture and even help out with the community when required.

    Your Stay 

    Our days begin with early morning hikes through the forest to find the elephants, staying with them while observing and taking data on their natural behaviours until lunch. Some days lunch is eaten with the elephants in the forest, a very unique experience! Hikes will usually return to the village around early afternoon but the day doesn’t end there. 

    You will have the opportunity to participate in teaching English to the homestays and to the mahouts.  You will also learn about elephants in Asia and the local language and culture. We also have a number of add-ons you can choose from including relaxing with a Thai massage or learning how to basket weave. 

    Volunteers/guests can stay with us for 2days/1night or 3days/2nights. Longer stays are welcome too, please send an inquiry.

    Your tasks

    Volunteers must come with an open mind and be prepared to work with and experience another culture. 

    You will have the chance to experience a diversity of tasks. Please be aware that tasks may vary depending on the time of your arrival and your own preferences.

    Some of the tasks include: 

    • Performing research on the natural elephant behaviors and on the surrounding forest
    • Taking part in community projects such as teaching English at the school and to other locals
    • Helping  with our waste management education projects, such as litter pick-ups and eco-bricks. 
    • Helping out the community in the fields, for example, planting and harvesting crops 
    • Taking care of the village animals, such as the dogs and cats



    Tagesablauf

    Volunteers and visitors are expected to wake up early in the morning and be prepared for a long hike into the forest. Hikes will usually return to the village around early afternoon but the day doesn’t end there. Volunteers and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in teaching English ...

    Tagesablauf

    Volunteers and visitors are expected to wake up early in the morning and be prepared for a long hike into the forest. Hikes will usually return to the village around early afternoon but the day doesn’t end there. Volunteers and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in teaching English to the home stays and to the mahouts as well as learn about the elephants in Asia and the local language and culture. 

    Your Rough Schedule:

    Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9am. Travel through a national park and stunning mountains inhabited by local communities until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family, our friendly staff and the other volunteers, immerse yourself in the Karen culture by cooking with your homestay and learning how to basket weave from one of the elders in the village.

    Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Once we find the elephants we will spend the morning observing, recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviours. Have lunch in the forest with the elephants. Return to the village late afternoon and take part in our community & teaching projects.

    Day 3: Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.


    Freizeitaktivitäten

    We have many add-ons in the village that volunteers can take part in if they wish, such as: basket weaving, scarf weaving, Thai massage, bio hikes etc. 

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    We have many add-ons in the village that volunteers can take part in if they wish, such as: basket weaving, scarf weaving, Thai massage, bio hikes etc. 


    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Fließend)

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen vor Ort

    Included in these fees are: transport to/from project/Chiang Mai on arrival and departure, food & accommodation and insurance.

    Unterkunft

    We provide an income for our community by housing our guests, volunteers and interns in their own homestay provided by the local people.

    All of our home stays are different from each other, some being a private room inside the family home, others being a wooden hut just outside the family home. Some home stays have a western toilet, others have a traditional squat toilet. Each one beautifully unique, just like their welcoming hosts.

    The accommodation is basic but comfortable and provides all bedding, a mattress, mosquito net, extension cord to charge electronics, filtered water and usually a shared bathroom with cold showers and toilet paper provided. Hot shower may be provided at our base hut (depending on water pressure). Please be aware that during the dry season there might not be a lot of water available in the pipes for running water, but there will always be a bucket of water in your homestay toilet to be used for showering or flushing the toilet. Electricity can also come off and at different intervals during the dry and rainy seasons. 

    Verpflegung

    Basic western breakfast and Thai lunch & dinner and filtered water included. Home stays will provide a packed lunch and dinner in their home whereas breakfast will be provided at our communal base hut where our visitors/volunteers hang out during free time.

    Internetzugriff

    Limitierte Verbindung vor Ort
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    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Abholung vom Flughafen Chiang Mai International Airport

    Das Abholen vom Flughafen ist auch nicht in den Programmgebühren enthalten.

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) in Chiang Mai. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Thailand zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Thailand bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Thailand antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Thailand überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    Programs start on any day, Sunday-Friday

    Verfügbarkeit
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    Programmgebühren

    2 Tage (Mindestaufenthalt) 319€
    3 Tage (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 365€
    Durchschnittliche Gebühren 851€/Woche

    Programmgebühren

    851€ / Woche 1 - 1 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

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    Dauer

    1 - 1 Wochen

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