Description

Thailand - a magnificent country of idyllic beaches, tumbling forest landscapes, hospitable people and fantastic food. Experience this incredible destination whilst volunteering in a gibbon sanctuary where volunteers care for rescued gibbons. Whilst spending time here, explore Thailand's complex cultural heritage which is steeped in mystical Buddhist history and philosophy. Enjoy the breathtaking local temples, bustling village markets and sumptuous cuisine.

* What Will I Be Doing?

Working at this amazing, well established and outstandingly worthwhile sanctuary gives you an unmissable chance to study the behaviour of these extraordinary primates, each with their own unique character. You will work to build up a relationship with the gibbons, and as they learn to trust and accept you, you will help make their life at the sanctuary pleasant, safe and enjoyable. The daily routine will involve care of the gibbons including cleaning out their living quarters, caring for the babies (for example bottle feeding and even changing nappies), transferring them between enclosures, visiting older individuals (who have behavioural problems on account of abuse by humans) in their living quarters, and aiding them in their socialisation and recovery.

A typical day may be something like this:

7:30-8:00 Prepare breakfast for the animals feed them and clean feeding bowls
9:00-9:30 Volunteer breakfast
9:30-11:30 Sanctuary maintenance: clean enclosures, refresh enclosure water bottles, repair enclosures, paint signs
11:30-12:00 Gibbon snack preparation and feeding
12:00-13:00 Volunteer lunch
13:00-15:30 Research/study project time/private time/general maintenance around gibbon enclosures, refresh water and cleaning if required
15:30-17:30 Evening gibbon meal preparation and feeding, cleaning and collecting up food bowls
17:00-18:00 Rest
18:00 Volunteer dinner when you will get the chance to chat about the activities of the day

Volunteers participating for more than a month may be offered the opportunity to teach English or other subjects of their choice at a nearby village school.

Highlights

* Immerse yourself in true Thai culture.
* Work closely with this extraordinary creature.
* Make lifelong friends.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,160

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on visas & equipment
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Pick up from local airport or bus station
* Project orientation
* Accommodation
* 3 meals a day
* Project equipment
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Biological Research
• Conservation
• Wildlife Surveying

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989