Gibbon Rehabilitation Volunteers Needed!
As canopy-dwelling apes, gibbons across Asia face environmental pressures from human expansion into forested areas. In Thailand they are often captured and used as working animals. They are also hunted. At the gibbon sanctuary, rescued animals are raised, rehabilitated, and reintroduced (say that 3 times fast!) into the environment if possible.
*Please note that a portion of your volunteer placement fees will go towards operating and maintaining the gibbon sanctuary.
What you'll do
As a volunteer working with the animals, you'll have a mixed bag of duties. These include preparing food, feeding the animals, cleaning and enriching enclosures, mapping reintroduced groups, and maintaining the site. You'll also be involved in educating the public about conservation. The gibbon sanctuary is near the beach, so in addition to a fantastic volunteer experience with these incredible forest animals, you'll also have opportunities for fun in the sun on your days off!
Who should volunteer with this project?
This is a real rehabilitation project and an excellent opportunity for those looking to volunteer abroad to work with animals. You're able to work in a tropical setting and enjoy the beach or the forest on days off while making a concerted conservation effort on your days on.
As a volunteer you'll take part in serious efforts to monitor the health of rescued animals which will hopefully learn to live without dependence on humans and eventually be released back into their native habitat.
Total Fees
Fees are set in THB (Thai Baht)
THB 45,000 for 3 weeks (the minimum length due to training)
THB 4,500 for each extra week
Deposit
The deposit for this volunteer opportunity is THB 15,000. The remaining balance must be paid 8 weeks before your arrival.
To check the price in your own currency use the link below
What's included?
- Volunteer Placement
- Accommodation
- Airport pick up + transportation to placement
- Intensive training
- Orientation
- 24hr in-country support
- Visa assistance
*please note that meals are not provided for this placement
Availability
This project is available all year
Project Length
3-52 weeks
