Elephant Volunteer Work & Animal Conservation in India
Program Overview
Join VWI as a volunteer and help care for elephants in Heritage City—Jaipur, India. Support the local community in taking care of these elephants and their mahouts.
Volunteers will help mahouts to feeding the elephants, bathing them, cleaning the area, bringing water, oil massaging the elephants head, trimming their nails, taking elephants for walk, make bundles of hay and chapati(Indian Roti) fo...
Join VWI as a volunteer and help care for elephants in Heritage City—Jaipur, India. Support the local community in taking care of these elephants and their mahouts.
Volunteers will help mahouts to feeding the elephants, bathing them, cleaning the area, bringing water, oil massaging the elephants head, trimming their nails, taking elephants for walk, make bundles of hay and chapati(Indian Roti) for elephants in a mud stove to eat. You will work around 3-4 hours per day everyday in morning and in the afternoon twice a week to make chapati's for Elephants to eat. Elephant mahouts are living with their families at the project site and are responsible to give right care, fed properly & keep them healthy and fit.
The program is located in the village near Amber Fort which is also known as Ele...
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- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Locations
- Jaipur, India
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
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