2024 at Ethical Elephant Refuge
from 714€
Excellent 4.8
(240)
Ethical Elephant Refuge
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Excellent 4.8
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Excellent 4.8 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Volunteer project with the highest quality.
This project sets unprecedented standards in quality - an unparalleled level of excellence.
Highlights
- Thailand is known as the "Land of Smiles" due to the friendly and welcoming nature of its people
- Relax at the Cha-am Beach: Enjoy the tranquil beach and warm water perfect for swimming and sunbathing, along with a variety of water sports activities.
- Explore the Kaeng Krachan National Park: Experience the untouched wilderness of Thailand, featuring jungle trekking, rafting, and bird watching.
- Thailand is home to numerous stunning temples. There are approximately 40,000 temples in the country, each with its own architectural design and religious significance
- Thailand is famous for its cuisine, known for its bold flavors and unique combination of sweet, sour, and spicy tastes. For example; Pad Thai, green curry, and mango sticky rice
Especially suitable
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
About the program
Take care of endangered Asian elephants rescued from the logging and tourism industries. Get involved up close with feeding, cleaning and enrichment activities.
About
At the Elephant Refuge we currently care for 24 Asian elephants, the majority of which were rescued from elephant trekking camps where they have been brutally used to entertain tourists. At this program, volunteers have the chance to interact with some of the elephants in an ethical setting. ..
Typical day
The working day starts at 6:30am, volunteers will normally finish work around 17:00pm, with several breaks throughout the day for breakfast, lunch and water and toilet breaks.
Tasks during the day include;
• Feeding the elephants
• Cleaning their enclosures
• Walking elephants to the forest to ...
• Cleaning their enclosures
• Walking elephants to the forest to ...
Free-time activities
There are many locations at the centre for you to relax, read, or get in touch with home. There is a temple close by that you are welcome to visit, and a river to swim in, and of course socializing with other volunteers from around the world. Most weeks we have a group activity night for volunteers ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
This program is available all throughout the year.
Our
volunteer programs start on a Sunday which means the departure day will also be
the Sunday of the volunteer’s final week.
We are able to collect volunteers from either Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang Airport (DMK), or a hotel. We are able to arrange transfers from Bangkok between 6AM and 2PM. The best time for a hotel pick-up from Bangkok is 9AM.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
714€
2 weeks
1,091€
3 weeks
1,391€
4 weeks
1,714€
5 weeks
2,029€
6 weeks
2,337€
7 weeks
2,645€
8 weeks
2,960€
9 weeks
3,269€
10 weeks
3,577€
11 weeks
3,892€
12 weeks (max. stay)
4,011€
Average fees
523€/week
Meet your organization
Atlas Volunteers
Excellent 4.8
(240 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 2017
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Sam
Spoken languages: English
About the project
Atlas Volunteers is an NGO providing affordable & meaningful volunteer placements in rural Ghana, Thailand & Cambodia. Created by volunteers, for volunteers.
240 reviews · 4.8
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