Thailand – Asian Wildlife Rescue Center

The most memorable experience from my program at the Asian Wildlife Rescue Center in Thailand was being promoted to a team leader. It was rewarding to share my knowledge with new volunteers and help guide them in their first steps.

Very hard yet rewarding work! At first, it was okay, but by the time I left, I was so in love. The program is very organized and the volunteer coordinators are very personable. It was a joy to meet new friends!

It was a privilege to volunteer beside a dedicated group of volunteers and the permanent staff in Thailand. The week spent with the wildlife team was diverse and incredible to be so close to so many exotic animals daily. The week spent with the elephant team was an amazing experience; to walk, feed and wash the elephants. Getting a close up look at all of the animals was fantastic. The days are long, but rewarding and the other volunteers interesting and enthusiastic. The programme is really well organised and the daily support given by the local employees is exceptional. I had a wonderful time, learnt an enormous amount about animals I was unfamiliar with, and look forward to either returning to Thailand or volunteering at another place.