7-Day Volunteering at the Elephant Conservation Center - Laos

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L'expérience

Where science, culture and authentic Laos meet. This volunteering programme places you alongside ECC conservationists, veterinarians and biologists in a hands-on learning experience. Set at Nam Tien Lake, volunteers contribute to habitat restoration, behavioural observation, ethical elephant care and applied research. Daily fieldwork directly supports ECC’s rewilding and welfare programmes while fostering cultural exchange with Lao mahouts.

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Ce que vous offrez

28 heures d'aide par semaine

Soins aux animaux: Aider à surveiller et prendre soin des animaux.

Travail social: Aider au travail bénévole dans des projets locaux et des communautés.

Agriculture: Planter des cultures, semer des graines et aider aux tâches extérieures.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

Frais supplémentaires requis

Montant: US$ 620 Par semaine

Les frais couvrent: Matériel pour les activités de volontariat et Don au projet

Description: The USD 620 fee covers the full 7-day conservation volunteering programme, including shared accommodation, all meals, return transport from Luang Prabang, supervised conservation activities, workshops and lectures led by ECC biologists and veterinarians, use of facilities and equipment, learning materials, and a certificate of participation.

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Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Dortoir partagé: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres voyageurs.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Dîner: Vous avez droit à un dîner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Transfert: Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre arrivée et vous emmènerons à notre propriété.

Certificat: Obtenez un certificat d'achèvement après avoir terminé votre expérience.

Accès Internet Basique: Internet à vitesse basique pour travailler à distance

Espace de Travail Dédié: Espace spécifique pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Débutant Anglais

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

What we expect from volunteers

We expect volunteers to arrive with an open mind, a respectful attitude, and a genuine interest in conservation. Volunteers must follow all safety and welfare guidelines, respect the hands-off elephant policy, participate actively in scheduled activities, and work cooperatively as part of a group. Flexibility, physical readiness for outdoor work, and cultural sensitivity are essential.

What volunteers can expect from us

Volunteers can expect a well-structured, science-led programme delivered by experienced biologists, veterinarians, mahouts and educators. We provide full supervision, training, accommodation, meals, and logistics, as well as meaningful conservation tasks that directly support elephant welfare and rewilding efforts. Safety, ethics, learning quality, and respect for both people and elephants are always our priorities.

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Activités et horaires

Daily Core Expectations (All Days)

- Attend morning briefings and follow daily schedules
- Participate actively and collaboratively in group tasks
- Record observations accurately when required
- Maintain cleanliness of shared work and living spaces

Field & Conservation Activities

- Forest walks and trekking (moderate level)
- Collection of tree seeds and elephant dung (fertiliser use)
- Habitat restoration and tree nursery maintenance
- Bamboo or eco-material workshop activities
- Maintenance of conservation work areas

Elephant Observation & Welfare

- Behavioural observation at the Socialisation Area
- Recording elephant social interactions (ethograms)
- Observation of elephant graing and bathing routines
- Forest observation walks with elephants
- Observation of positive reinforcement training (no participation)

Research & Learning

- Introductory lectures on elephant biology and behaviour
- Data collection sessions with biologists
- Introduction to research protocols and welfare indicators
- Lab sessions (e.g. basic parasitology, white blood cell counts)
- Visits to the Information and Exhibition Centers

Veterinary & Hospital Observation

- Observation sessions at the Elephant Hospital
- Introduction to veterinary protocols and elephant health monitoring
- Observation of medical training and health checks (from a safe distance)

Cultural & Educational Activities

- Cultural exchanges with Lao mahouts
- Introduction to mahout culture and human–elephant relationships
- Contribution to awareness content (photos, short videos, posts)

End-of-Programme Contributions

- Share photos, videos or educational material with ECC team
- Participate in closing discussion and feedback session
- Receive certificate of participation

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Règles

Respect elephant welfare rules (hands-off, observation only)
Follow safety instructions from ECC staff at all times