International Volunteering Opportunity in Thailand to Care for Endangered Elephants
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Endangered Elephant Refuge programme in Thailand offers an international volunteering opportunity for individuals interested in animal conservation and caring for Asian elephants rescued from exploitative working and tourism conditions, at a specialized center located in Amphoe Thayang.
Volunteers participate in a range of daily activities that help provide a safe and healthy environment for the elephants, including preparing food, cleaning enclosures, creating enrichment activities, and assisting with habitat maintenance. The programme focuses on responsible and ethical elephant care and does not offer activities such as elephant riding or tourist shows.
Participation can last from 1 to 12 weeks, with start dates available throughout the year, giving applicants flexibility to choose a period that suits their schedule.
Duties & responsibilities
Volunteers take part in hands-on activities related to elephant care and maintaining their surrounding environment, including:
- Preparing food for the elephants.
- Assisting with feeding the elephants.
- Cleaning enclosures and areas used by the animals.
- Cleaning and maintaining water pools.
- Collecting grass and plants used to feed the elephants.
- Preparing activities that help enrich the environment and encourage natural elephant behavior.
- Assisting with habitat and facility maintenance.
- Participating in various daily tasks required to support the operation of the care center.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be able to communicate at a basic level in English.
- Have sufficient physical fitness to carry out daily tasks.
- Be prepared to work in hot and humid weather conditions.
- Have a genuine interest in animals, their protection, and their care.
- Be willing to work as part of an international and multicultural team.
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