Husbandry & Enrichment Experience
Coordinator | Chloe
Coordinator | Chloe
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Punti Salienti
Be part of a team that takes care of rescued wildlife, some of which are on the brink of extinction.
Every volunteer that comes through here will leave their mark, be it a climbing structure for our langurs, a new gibbon enclosure, or a pool for our bears. Every volunteer has made a difference.
In the Husbandry & Enrichment department no two days will be the same, with each day comes new projects, animals and challenges.
Help our coordinators improve the lives of our long term residents by giving them enrichment using recycled materials through toys, obstacles, enclosure improvements or novel food items.
Our volunteer bungalows come equipped with outdoor hammocks that are perfect for relaxing after a hard day's work or on your day off and we have to say waking up to the gibbons singing never gets old.
From caring for, feeding, and enriching the lives of our animals, no day in our Animal Husbandry and Enrichment Program is ever the same!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Gruppi
50+
Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife is Laos’ first ever non-profit wildlife rescue, conservation and education center is constantly evolving. Our site is on the old Lao Zoo premises and has undergone significant renovations.
The Husbandry & Enrichment Program (H&E) is no different, with volunteers making lasting impacts for the animals and the LCTW site.
Volunteers can expect to work with the different species and teams that make up our project every day!
Some days we are working with the construction team to build platforms or pools for the animals and other days we could be showing a local school group around the center to tell them about the work we do. Almost everyday we are able to take time to give new enrichment to some of our longer-term residents or work to repair enrichment that may have been broken. Some of the tasks we work on may be urgent and come unexpectedly while others are able to be planned out and implemented over the weeks to come.
In H&E, our job is to ensure that our enclosures are as enriching as possible for the animals. Our aim is to encourage our animals to exhibit natural behaviors through play, foraging, hiding, hunting, interaction and more. We use enrichment to help our animals demonstrate these natural behaviors and keep them content. This, in turn, can reduce the likelihood of stereotypical behaviors such as: pacing, rocking, excessive grooming, etc. We can also reduce stress and increase the occurrence of natural behaviors through enrichment, enclosure design and introduction of the same species (sometimes different species) to their enclosure.
What is enrichment? Enrichment is the process of making life in captivity more exciting and more nurturing for our animals. This leads them to be happier and healthier! Enrichment comes in many forms, sometimes through renovation of their enclosure (pool/shelter/planting trees), different feeding options, toys, novel food items and new smells. We encourage creativity in our enrichment and the use of mostly recycled materials means that we reduce our waste too!
So what will volunteers do? Volunteers will assist their coordinators with cleaning enclosures in the morning and checking on our animals, before feeding them with their morning enrichment. After that, the day will be dedicated to projects and enrichment for different animal groups. Our coordinators work hard to give you a fun and memorable experience here at LCTW. If there is a particular species you would like are interested in learning more about or an idea you have for enrichment please let us know and we will try our best to make it happen!
Working in the tropics with wildlife, gives us plenty of practice in improvisation. Be prepared for plans to change! Tropical thunderstorms are common place in the wet season and this could lead to a day helping teams clear debris from paths or even assisting in enclosure repairs. Like the weather, our animals give us surprises from time-to-time and we appreciate the extra help and understanding when our plans change.
Salvaguardia delle Scimmie
Salvaguardia dell'Orso
Salvaguardia dello Zibetto
Attività
Salvaguardia degli Elefanti
Ilobatidi
Macaca
Sun Bear
Zibetto
Piantare alberi
Elefante Asiatico
Langur dagli Occhiali
Typical day
On a normal day, you’ll be kept busy! Our volunteers work from 7am to 4pm, with one day off per week. Although we run with a daily schedule, working in the tropics and with rescued animals means the seasons, weather and needs of the animals can change things unexpectedly! We’re a small team of wildlife professionals and we ask you to be patient with us if things don’t go to plan: the animals must of course always take priority. Here’s a general idea of what a day in your life could look like:
07:00 Morning rounds: You'll start the day with animal rounds, feeding, cleaning enclosures and making enrichment for newly-rescued animals as well as some of our long-term residents.
09:30 Special projects: We'll be outside building new enclosures or renovating older ones. If it's too hot or raining hard, we'll move inside the enrichment room to create new enrichment for our animals. Alternatively, you may get the opportunity to shadow keeper teams, providing the daily husbandry and care to our resident animals.
11:00 Lunch Served on site from local restaurant serving vegan and vegetarian options.
12:00 Enrichment rounds: We have around 400 animals on site! Some need enrichment every day and others less often. Our staff can help you develop ideas based on the materials we have available, safety to the animals and durability.
15:00 Finishing up: Here we finish up any projects for the day and feed any new rescues as well as some long term residents.
16:00 Finished! The rest of the day is your own. You can relax with the other volunteers, stream a favorite show on the projector screen, wander round the center to watch some of our nocturnal species, or take a stroll to the local market.
All of our projects and tasks are flexible, meaning, if you aren't up to it or would prefer to help us by doing something else, then we are happy to let you choose something that is more to your liking. We have had volunteers from their early twenties to 60+. Varying ability and skills are not a problem as there is always something that we would appreciate a hand with; from assisting us with our lesson preparation for the local school to cutting up fallen trees for use as perching for our primates.
Free-time activities
Close to the Center, there is a hotel pool which volunteers can use for approximately $1.50. Staff can drive you to/from the hotel.
In our village we have markets with food, basic clothing and amenities.
We are situated close to Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area. Access is quite difficult without your own transport but it is possible to walk to the lower foothills after a short taxi ride.
Vientiane (the capital city) can be accessed by regular public transport from our village. In the capital you can visit various cultural and tourism sites. There are also many bars and restaurants in Vientiane with western/local food and drink.
Lao PDR is a fast developing nation but travel around the country can be slow, but it is certainly worth the effort. Those who enjoy swimming, hiking and climbing in the outdoors will love spending time in Lao PDR!
Concert/
Music
Music
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Swimming
Requisiti
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.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We do not require any specific skills from our volunteers. However, if you have a skill or talent such as: carpentry, photography, graphic design, teaching or other please do let us know!
Your helping hand will be required on
lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì, venerdì and sabato
from
07:00
- 16:00
Servizi inclusi
The cost of coming to volunteer helps us to continue our work fighting the illegal wildlife trade. The fee covers your accommodation, wifi, meals, transport to and from Vientiane for pickup and dropoff, t-shirt, laundry facilities, and 24 hr staff support and security. The remainder of your donation supports:
- Rescues and releases - Our team travels all over Lao PDR in order to rescue and release animals. We must be ready to go at a moment's notice.
- Investment in conservation and education - Rescuing animals will not put an end to the illegal wildlife trade. We must campaign for change through education and workshops.
- Enclosure construction - We have worked hard to give our animals the space they need but there is much more work to be done. The money helps us buy materials and labor costs for construction.
- Feeding the animals - We have a lot of mouths to feed, with almost 400 animals across 59 different species including: crocodiles, bears, primates, turtles and an elephant.
- Animal healthcare - Our vet clinic relies on your donation for supplies and equipment. Animals can come to us in poor health and we must be ready to help them.
- Renovation & Enrichment - The constant improvement of our center means buying new material for enrichment. We use recycled materials where possible.
- Staff support - We currently employ over 60 Lao people and are the biggest employer in the area. With seven expats on site, we strive to continue our education and training to international standards.
We pick up volunteers in Vientiane (the capital of Lao PDR), on Sunday mornings between 9:30am and 10:30am. If your flight does not arrive until the afternoon, then we encourage volunteers to arrive on Saturday and stay overnight in a hotel/hostel in Vientiane.
We will arrange pickup from your hotel or the airport in Vientiane before taking you to the center, we can stop at a western style supermarket before we leave the city for you to pick up some snacks/treats that you won't find in our village.
We will also drop you off at the airport or in the city of Vientiane after your stay with us, we are happy to give travel advice should you continue your adventure!
Our volunteers will stay in our bungalows (two volunteers in each bungalow), each with singles beds and storage for your belongings.
Each bungalow has its own hammock and veranda, perfect for relaxing after a day's work or on your day off!
Behind the bungalows you will find toilets and hot/cold showers. Food is served at the staff accommodation only 50 meters away.
Should you need a member of staff, we are around 24/7.
To make your accommodation as comfortable as possible for you, please state in your application if you would prefer to share a room with the same gender, or if you have no preference. When not fully booked, we endeavor to give each volunteer their own bungalow.
We will provide breakfast supplies, hot lunch and dinner.
Food is vegetarian and Lao style. Please indicate if you have specific dietary requirements or allergies. After picking you up in Vientiane, we will stop at a western-style grocery store if you would like to pick up snacks or items.
There are also
other local restaurants/bars that we will all go together and eat at, should
you wish to join!
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane. We assist you to find cheap flights to Laos.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Laos provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Laos you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Laos.
Date e Prezzi
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
We accept volunteers all year round, but it is worth mentioning that some seasons are more welcoming than others.
Hot season: February - May
Wet season: June - Sept
Cool season: Oct - Jan
(These seasons fluctuate a bit so be prepared for the occasional rainfall during hot season)
To make your accommodation as comfortable as possible for you, please state in your application if you would prefer to share a room with the same gender, or if you have no preference.
We pick up and drop off on Sundays. On Sunday, we will arrange pickup from your hotel or the airport in Vientiane. Before taking you to the Center, we can stop at a western style supermarket for you to pick up some snacks/treats that you won't find in our village.
We will then have an induction to our program which includes an in-depth tour of our center, an introduction to our Rescue Team and the animals you may be working with. You are then free to spend your Sunday afternoon relaxing at the bungalow, visiting our village, or perhaps going back to see more of the animals.
On Monday morning, our coordinators will meet you for breakfast then we make our way to the quarantine center and get started with the day.
In our village you will find a pharmacy, market for clothes/food and convenience stores. There are also ATMs in the nearby villages, one of our staff can drive you there if you need to withdraw cash. There is even a hotel pool nearby that volunteers can go to on their day off.
(The currency in Lao is the KIP, some hotels/stores will accept US dollars if the notes are in good condition, but it is better to use the local currency. Lao KIP is also a closed currency so you will not be able to get it until you enter the country)
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1 - 24 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$860
2 weeks
$1.260
3 weeks
$1.660
4 weeks
$2.060
5 weeks
$2.460
6 weeks
$2.860
7 weeks
$3.260
8 weeks
$3.660
9 weeks
$4.060
10 weeks
$4.460
11 weeks
$4.860
12 weeks
$5.260
13 weeks
$5.660
14 weeks
$6.060
15 weeks
$6.460
16 weeks
$6.860
17 weeks
$7.260
18 weeks
$7.660
19 weeks
$8.060
20 weeks
$8.460
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$10.060
Average fees
$640
/week
Si prega di notare che le tariffe sopra indicate sono stimate.
LCTW (Wildlife Rescue Center)
vi informerà sul prezzo finale durante il processo di candidatura.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with LCTW (Wildlife Rescue Center) during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Husbandry & Enrichment Experience
From caring for, feeding, and enriching the lives of our animals, no day in our Animal Husbandry and Enrichment Program is ever the same!
$640/week
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