Quick Facts
The Global Volunteer Network has opportunities available to work with wild animals through our partner organization in Thailand. Most of the animals residing at the sanctuary were maltreated before they arrived here, suffering from abuse,. . .
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Kao Look Chang, Petchaburi province, Thailand
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Flexible dates available. Duration:
2
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12
weeks
(participation cost details)
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Areas:
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Environment
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UniversalGiving Partner
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Full Description
| Description
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| The Global Volunteer Network has opportunities available to work with wild animals through our partner organization in Thailand. Most of the animals residing at the sanctuary were maltreated before they arrived here, suffering from abuse, malnutrition, neglect and improper care, rescued from the illegal pet trade, or have previously been exploited for the tourism industry. Many of the animals arrive with permanent disabilities and hence, cannot be returned to the wild. The centre's mission is to give these animals the best quality of life possible in captivity.
Depending on the duration of your stay, your education and experience, you may participate in the following activities:
- Preparing and giving out food to all animals
- Maintaining enclosures and building enrichments
- Daily cleaning of enclosures
Projects include:
Elephant Refuge and Education Centre
Wildlife Rescue Centre
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Cost Details
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| Join Us (It's Free!)
If your application is successful you will be invited to "Join US". We will then get to work organizing your placement and we will send further detail on your placement with information on how to prepare for your trip abroad, including:
- Personal Staff Support
- Your Thailand Program Guide
- Your Fundraising Guide and Software
- Access to Your Own Online Journal
Your program fee, which is paid 8 weeks before you are due to begin your placement, varies with the length of placement and includes the following benefits:
- In-Country Fee (meals, accommodation and orientation program)
- In-Country Support
- 24hr Emergency Line
- Membership To The Change Makers Club
- International Travel Advice
- Letter Of Completion
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| A Great Opportunity For... |
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
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| Language Needed |
| English
(proficient)
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| Skills Needed/ Experience |
As a volunteer you must:
* be in good physical condition, be able to walk long distances and be able to tolerate heat;
* be 18 years old or over
* be able to speak English
* be able to work without assistance
* be able to work well with others and adapt to group living
* we are looking for volunteers with a similar ideology to that of the reserve, so people that have worked in the area of training animals for exhibition, or for the benefit of humans are not suitable for this program. If this does apply to you, we have alternative programs working with wildlife in Costa Rica.
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Location Information
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The program is located in Kao Look Chang in the Petchaburi province, close to the beaches of Cha-am and Hua-hin and approximately 160km south of Bangkok. The reserve includes a lake where there are seven gibbon islands, which allow the gibbons to move about freely, to establish territories and mates, and to live a life as close as possible to a life in the wild.
The in-country fee covers administrative charge, placement arrangement, accommodation, the running costs of the Thailand program, food, laundry and supervision.
The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, transport to placement 2200 Baht (around US $55.00), Visa, shots, travel insurance and corresponding airport departure taxes.
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Cost Details
Join Us (It's Free!)
If your application is successful you will be invited to "Join US". We will then get to work organizing your placement and we will send further detail on your placement with information on how to prepare for your trip abroad, including:
- Personal Staff Support
- Your Thailand Program Guide
- Your Fundraising Guide and Software
- Access to Your Own Online Journal
Your program fee, which is paid 8 weeks before you are due to begin your placement, varies with the length of placement and includes the following benefits:
- In-Country Fee (meals, accommodation and orientation program)
- In-Country Support
- 24hr Emergency Line
- Membership To The Change Makers Club
- International Travel Advice
- Letter Of Completion
As a volunteer you must:
* be in good physical condition, be able to walk long distances and be able to tolerate heat;
* be 18 years old or over
* be able to speak English
* be able to work without assistance
* be able to work well with others and adapt to group living
* we are looking for volunteers with a similar ideology to that of the reserve, so people that have worked in the area of training animals for exhibition, or for the benefit of humans are not suitable for this program. If this does apply to you, we have alternative programs working with wildlife in Costa Rica.
City: Kao Look Chang, Petchaburi province
Country: Thailand
