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Animal Shelter Mae Chaem District, Thailand
Join our elephant Research/Data Collection and enjoy Thailand!
What you offer
30h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 450
Per week
Fee pays for
- Donation to project
Description
Fee to cover all expenses: $450-2,100USD (depending on length of stay). Expenses include: All food and accommodation on site as well as your in-country transport from/to project on arrival and departure
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Nov
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
- Stay at least
- 6 days
- Stay up to
- 8 weeks
The Experience
This is an exciting opportunity for any current or recently graduated university students who want more experience or are interested in elephants. If you want to have a unique experience hiking in the forest to find the elephants and observing and recording their natural behaviours in their home environment, then is the right place for you. Come and join us for the experience of a lifetime.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 24 Get in touch with nature
- 22 Immersing in the local culture
- 20 Developing environmental awareness
- 19 Meeting locals
- 19 Learning about sustainability
- 18 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 22 15. Life on land
- 15 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 15 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 1 4. Quality education
Lena
Germany
One of the few truly ethical sanctuaries in Thailand. It is an incredible experience to see elephants living freely in the wild. But it is above all the local community that makes this project so special. If you are willing to embrace a simple lifestyle and keep an open mind, this experience will enrich you deeply.
1 day ago
Sam
Canada
Tess and I had a fantastic experience at the shelter. The staff were welcoming and very receptive to any questions we had regarding volunteering or the village itself. The work we did felt meaningful, while maintaining a priority for ethical conservation that should be emulated everywhere. We stayed in the village surrounded by the locals and enjoyed the delicious food cooked for us every day. Everyone greeted us with a smile and we felt we were a part of something truly special. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer.
about 1 month ago
Cristina replied
Thank you so much for your kind words, and for all your help during your stay, especially with the cat, who’s doing great now! We’re really glad you and Tess enjoyed your time here and connected with both the project and the village. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope you’ll come back one day to spend a bit more time in the forest with the elephants💚🐘
Ma Alejandra
Colombia
This was my very first volunteer experience, and it couldn't have been better! Cristina and the team made me feel welcome from day one. Each day was a new adventure—spending time with the elephants and working alongside the community. It truly makes you realize how valuable it is to support organizations like this, which not only help preserve the ecosystem but also bring lasting benefits to the local community.
about 2 months ago
Cristina replied
Thank you so much for your words! It was such a pleasure having you with us, and you were truly an amazing volunteer. Your enthusiasm, kindness, and dedication made a real difference for both the elephants and our community projects. We hope your experience inspired you as much as you inspired us! We would absolutely love to welcome you back and see you again at KSES in the future.
Tess
Canada
Sam and I are so glad that we did this! It was a really neat opportunity to live remotely, unplug, and get up close (but not personal!) with elephants in an ethical way, the elephants being free to roam in the wild and do all the things that elephants do. The staff were so friendly and it was clear they really cared for the elephants and cared about the research they do to aide their conservation. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who loves elephants, research, or even just unique experiences and an adventure!
about 2 months ago
Cristina replied
Thank you so much, Tess! We’re really happy to hear that you and Sam enjoyed your time with us and appreciated seeing the elephants living freely in their natural environment. It was wonderful having you both here and seeing your enthusiasm for our work and the community. Thank you for being part of our efforts and for spreading the word about ethical experiences with elephants, we hope to welcome you back one day for another adventure in the forest! 💚🐘
Arabella
United States
This was awesome! Getting immersed in a rural village like Ban Naklang was so beautiful, and I learned so much even though I was only there for a week! I highly recommend!!
5 months ago
Cristina replied
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and for all your help during your time with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and connected with the village. We truly hope you can come back one day! 💚
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