Working with Elephants Programme

  Thailand

• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Surin

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: All year round

Description: Get the chance to work with elephants in a traditional elephant village, located near Surin.

Join our project and learn to care for and communicate with your own elephant in the traditional Mahout language.

This project enables you to learn more about these gentle giants. You will spend the time learning the skills of the Mahout (elephant handler) and get to ride your elephant through the forest.

You will normally have your own elephant to look after, with the help of the Mahout. You will feed it in the morning and take it for a bath in the afternoons. Something that you will remember forever.

You can also get involved in supporting the village's elephant population by planting bamboo and a type of wild grass, which will help feed the elephants, in the dry season.

Highlights: Working with elephants!

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: 1200 USD or 700 GBP for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Venus Volunteering Thailand's Mission Statement: Venus Volunteering was set up to allow like minded people to visit Thailand, whilst at the same time helping the local communities in different ways, through various volunteering projects and volunteering programs. Our experienced staff have travelled extensively throughout SE Asia and therefore have an in depth knowledge of the countries and areas we visit and work in. This will ensure that you get the most out of your stay, with Venus Volunteering, as well as having fun along the way. Venus Volunteering works with and helps the local communities in Thailand to make a better life for the local people in different ways such as teaching English, school development and nursing programmes. We also have animal welfare volunteering programmes and you can do your bit to look after sick and injured turtles and elephants. If you love exercise you can try your hand at Muay Thai boxing or we also have a diving programme that you can choose.

Year Founded: 2009