Volunteer at a Gibbon rehabilitation sanctuary in Thailand

Vacancy: Volunteer at a Gibbon rehabilitation sanctuary in Thailand
Company: Global Vision International
Category: Gap year projects (Conservation)

Dates: Start dates are the first Wednesday of each month all year round. Participate from 4 weeks.

Cost: From £1295

Description:

Join this project to become an integral part of a remote Gibbon Sanctuary in the mountainous regions of Thailand. Dedicated to the rescue, care and protection of injured and abused gibbons, the sanctuary was established in 1991 and currently houses over 40 gibbons as well as a number of other animals in need.
Before reaching the sanctuary, all volunteers receive orientation and training including language workshops and adventure activities. Full training will then be given at the sanctuary in all aspects of animal care. As a volunteer, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the sanctuary which includes feeding, cleaning out enclosures and caring for the baby apes. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in the development of the sanctuary by participating fundraising activities and developing outreach programmes and an environmental education centre. Volunteers who are interested in furthering their studies on gibbons are most welcome to do so.
During your stay you will learn a huge amount about the gibbons and nature in general. Life in the sanctuary also enables you to escape the fast and full-on life of Bangkok, and immerse yourself in the indigenous Thai culture in the countryside near the Myanmar border, not far from the market town of Mae Sot. The project is also an opportunity to pick up some basic language skills and travel to other places in the 'Land of Smiles'.

Highlights
During your stay you will learn a huge amount about the gibbons and nature in general. Life in the sanctuary also enables you to escape the fast and full-on life of Bangkok, and immerse yourself in the indigenous Thai culture in the countryside near the Myanmar border, not far from the market town of Mae Sot. The project is also an opportunity to pick up some basic language skills and travel to other places in the 'Land of Smiles'.