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Volunteer at an Elephant Sanctuary in Cambodia

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The project is dedicated to helping the domestic elephant population in Cambodia and conserving their habitat. The project primarily works with the tribal Bunong peoples to help them, help their elephants. The end goal is the improvement of the welfare and living conditions of the elephants and to provide a sustainable income for the mahouts (elephant keepers) and their families. Volunteers...

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Program Highlights

Have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the elephants and immerse yourself in their beautiful habitat.

Meet new like-minded friends from around the world.

Experience these amazing creatures living undisturbed in their natural environment.

Volunteer in a true elephant sanctuary—no riding on the elephants, tricks, or shows.

Help create a happy and respectful life for the rescued elephants.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Rural Areas, Cambodia
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Environment
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

IF Social impact prizeInnovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

Volunteering with the elephants in Cambodia

November 12, 2017by: NickProgram: Volunteer at an Elephant Sanctuary in Cambodia
10

I had an amazing experience volunteering with the elephants in Cambodia. One thing that was truly awesome was the location, the elephants live a life as close as possible to their wild relatives in the jungle. The project has a massive piece of land and the elephants get to roam and forage just like in the wild. We walked the elephants into the forest and made sure they had a happy and respectful life. The project really provides a wonderful life for the elephants and I will be back!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Cambodia

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Community Development
  • Conservation

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
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    The project is dedicated to helping the domestic elephant population in Cambodia and conserving their habitat. The project primarily works with the tribal Bunong peoples to help them, help their elephants. The end goal is the improvement of the welfare and living conditions of the elephants and to provide a sustainable income for the mahouts (elephant keepers) and their families. Volunteers work 5 days each week, collaborating with mahouts who always accompany the elephants. Duties include: * Learning about the project and the elephants * Learning how to be around elephants * Walking the elephants into the forest to forage The elephants of Cambodia need help, there is little education on the care of these domesticated animals and few possibilities for veterinary assistance whe...

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