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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
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- US$ 25
Per day
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- Donation to project
Description
volunteer contibute per day to cover expenses for foods, transfer, accommodation, and maintenance or financing iur organisation
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- 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.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- 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
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- Stay at least
- 1 week
- Stay up to
- 2 weeks
The Experience
Volunteer in Chiang Mai, and experience life with a Karen tribe family deeply connected to elephants. Learn about the history and cultural significance of these majestic creatures, and participate in their care. From understanding their diet and natural foraging habits to exploring their communication and spiritual nature, you'll gain a profound appreciation for elephants. Enjoy a serene homestay surrounded by nature, where every day is a journey
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 60 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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Animal Shelter
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How this experience will transform you
- 22 Get in touch with nature
- 21 Meeting locals
- 21 Immersing in the local culture
- 20 Learning about sustainability
- 17 Developing environmental awareness
- 15 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 20 15. Life on land
- 15 7. Affordable and clean energy
- 12 3. Good health and well-being
- 8 13. Climate action
- 5 17. Partnerships for the goals
- 2 10. Reduced inequalities
- 1 5. Gender equality
- 1 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Elisa
France
I had the best experience at the shelter! Jack and his family were so nice and welcoming. Every morning, we fed and walked with the elephants — we learned so much about them! In the afternoons, we had free time or Jack would drive us to some beautiful spots. I 100% recommend it!
about 1 month ago
Areli
Mexico
My volunteer trip to the shelter was the best ever! Coming from Mexico, it was everything I wished. It's more than an elephant place; it's a family and community offering elephants a free, natural home. It's ethical for all. The guesthouse is comfy by a waterfall, with good facilities. Getting there is an adventure through beautiful forests. The food was delicious, healthy, and from their own farm. Daily, we watched and walked with elephants. Afternoons, we helped or relaxed, sharing stories. I hope to go back. Feeling an elephant walk freely beside you is uniqueand unforgettable. Thanks Jack.
about 1 month ago
Angel
Mexico
I would totally and absolutely recommend this experience, Jack is a person committed to the volunteer program, and even more so with his elephant project, the situation of elephants is currently complicated but I truly believe that what the shelter does is the way to achieve it. Elephant welfare today. I am so grateful to Jack for sharing with us his story and his little paradise at home. Getting to the site can be tricky but it's worth it, I will never forget those days I spent in the shelter.
about 1 month ago
James
United Kingdom
Was an amazing experience getting to meet the elephants, and learnt a lot about taking care of them. Food was also really nice!
about 1 month ago
Lea
France
My volunteering at the shelter was a very pleasant and enriching experience. Jack and his entourage listen to our particularities and try to adapt to each one. The volunteering itself consists of accompanying the elephants every morning for a short hike in the jungle and has retraced our experiences on social networks. The rest of the time we are free to do what we want. It is obvious that Jack loves these elephants and that he does his best for them. I highly recommend this volunteering if you are looking for a peaceful place where the elephants are respected and safe.
about 2 months ago
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