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Visit and Help Elephants

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1 - 1 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+
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Points forts

  • 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

Points forts

  • 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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    Âge 18+
    Seul voyageur
    Couples
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    50+

    À propos du programme

    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 ...

    À propos du programme

    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



    Journée typique

    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 ...

    Journée typique

    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.


    Activités de loisirs

    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. 

    Activités de loisirs

    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. 


    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 18 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme, tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans au moment du début. Des exceptions peuvent être possibles si tu fournis une autorisation de ton représentant légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l’un de tes parents.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Anglais (couramment)

    Restrictions de nationalité

    Aucune : l’aide venant du monde entier est la bienvenue.

    Autres Compétences

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

    Engagement horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services sur place

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

    Logement

    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. 

    Aliments & Boissons

    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.

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    Transfert de l'aéroport Chiang Mai International Airport

    Le transfert de l'aéroport n'est pas inclus dans les frais non plus.

    Billets d'avion

    L'aéroport le plus proche est Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) à Chiang Mai. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Thaïlande. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    Assurance Voyage

    Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Thaïlande te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    Vaccins

    Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Thaïlande, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Thaïlande. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

    Programs start on any day, Sunday-Friday

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    Frais de Programme

    2 jours (durée min.) 319€
    3 jours (durée max.) 365€
    Prix moyen 851€/semaine

    Frais de Programme

    851€ par semaine 1 - 1 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

    Méthodes de payement

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    PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT


    Durée

    1 - 1 semaines

    Acompte

    L’acompte permet de réserver ta place auprès de l’organisation. Le paiement sécurisé se fera via PayPal ou carte bancaire. Et si tu as la moindre question sur le paiement, notre équipe est là pour toi.


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    Le paiement du montant restant se fait directement avec Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary pendant ta candidature. La plupart du temps, c’est par virement bancaire, parfois via PayPal, ou en espèces à l’arrivée.

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