Description

Don't miss out on this amazing adventure.

Tired of standing behind the fence looking at elephants? Come to Sri Lanka and get up close and personal with these magnificent animals.

Enjoy an amazing holiday where your day to day activities evolve all around the elephants! Feed, wash and play with these giants and help with medication for those that need it.

And if you like there is a range of other activities such as helping out at local orphanages, an eco-garden used to feed the elephants and helping with promoting wildlife conservation.

The project area is surrounded by stunning nature with caves, temples and waterfalls. With the city of Kegalla nearby you have easy access to supermarkets, banks, shops, internet and trains and buses that can take you all over the island.

* Explore Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is India in a nutshell. The tropical island offers amazing beaches, nature and real mountains for hiking and adventure.

Visit the amazing city of Kandy with its spice market and gardens, climb Adams peak, walk to Worlds End, enjoy waterfalls, explore wildlife safaris in the many nature reserves, visit ancient temples and cities, ride an elephant, enjoy the sun and beautiful beaches and take a dive in the lovely ocean water.

Sri Lanka, a happening place!

Highlights

* Your very own elephant to take care off
* A chance to get out on the road with the Mobile veterinary unit
* An amazing opportunity for everyone to actually get into direct contact with these gentle giants
* Great surroundings and lovely people to meet
* Experienced support people in country speaking both local language and English fluently
* We will make certain you'll have the time of your life and memories to cherish

Travel Types

• Volunteering

Qualifications

No qualifications required, but a love for working with animals is required.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

two weeks for 595 GBP (UK) and 100 GBP (UK) for every week there after

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: A spacious, shared, bungalow at the project
* Food: Three meals and tea Monday to Friday
* Telephone sim card: be able to contact LEO, family and friends on your own local sim card
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date (contact us if you are arriving early)
* Orientation: One day before starting the project
* Support: In-country team & 24 hour emergency support
* Drop off: Safe and comfortable transport to the airport

Salary/Pay

This is a volunteer placement

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Veterinary
• Volunteering
• Wildlife Surveying

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers at LEO are motivated, spirited and enthusiastic people that love a challenge, living and exploring different cultures and working with other like minded people. On the elephant project all volunteers love animals and working with animals. Some volunteers are Veterinary students and find this project especially interesting as a number of elephants that come to the orphanage need medical treatment.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2 to 5

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week max

LEO Project Foundation's Mission Statement

LEO Project Foundation strives to bring improvement in life, equality and opportunity for less fortunate people and wildlife in Sri Lanka.

Year Founded

2008