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Animal Shelter Tha Mai District, Thailand
Help us take care and save stray dogs in Chanthaburi/Thailand!
What you offer
6h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- 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
- € 77
One time
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Donation to project
Description
77 Euro (2800 Baht) are to be paid in cash on arrival day. This fees are for food, maintaining the shelter etc. It is only a one off fee.
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.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
- Stay at least
- 3 weeks
The Experience
We are a dog shelter, where the main work is done by Malee the owner, and 1 or 2 family members. At the moment we have about 300 dogs and 30 cats. You will help at our shelter by cleaning the kennels and dog areas, feeding them, bathing and grooming the dogs, and helping cook the food for them and for you. We're looking for animal lovers that are confortable around big and small dogs and ready to help taking care and give the love the deserve!
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English or Beginner Thai
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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38 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 31 Immersing in the local culture
- 30 Meeting international travelers
- 26 Meeting locals
- 25 Get in touch with nature
- 16 Creating true social impact
- 16 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 16 3. Good health and well-being
- 15 15. Life on land
- 13 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 8 17. Partnerships for the goals
Melanie
Germany
I really enjoyed my stay at the the shelter. Marlee was always nice and took us on little adventures.The work was simple and you can figure out your own routine, since there are no fixed times when to start.Most of the dogs are nice and want love,but it can get quite overwhelming with so many dogs barking.On top of that I got bitten which was none of Marlees or anyones foult.It was an accident that had a major impact on my stay.I would still recomend this experiance to anyone, but get some information online.I wasnt prepared and I felt really hopeless not knowing how to protect myself afterwards.
10 days ago
Celina
Denmark
From the moment i arrived at the the shelter everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Malee is such a sweet and caring woman. You can really feel that she loves all the dogs so much and really does everything for them to have the best possible lives. all the dogs love and respect her, they listen when she tells them to be quiet. It is a good feeling you get when you help, you really feel like you make an impact. Both for the dogs, but also for Malee and the staff by being able to some of the work they usually do. If you love dogs, I can only highly recommend this <3
23 days ago
Thomas
France
Amazing experience, would recommend ! You really get to learn about local culture and feel at home. If you love dogs don't hesitate !
4 months ago
Sarah
United Kingdom
Malees the the shelter is amazing, and I couldn't recommend this experience more!! I extended my stay here because I didn't want to leave the dogs, or family. Malee cares for everyone, including the dogs, so much, and you feel welcome and part of the family the moment you enter. The work is easy, and in the afternoons you often go to the beach or market, or even help local dogs in the area. Thankyou Malee ❤️
5 months ago
Lucy
United Kingdom
Good experience at the the shelter. Really enjoyed working with the dogs and enjoyed the side quests Malee would take us on. The tasks are very simple and not really explained to you. I had to be taught by another volunteer who also had to figure it out themselves. The accommodation is good but basic as expected. The dogs make it all worth it and are definitely worth visiting. Overall would recommend but could improve some points
5 days ago
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