Thailand's Elephant Research Initiative: Internship Program

Asia, Thailand, Chiang Mai
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Duration : 1 to 12 Weeks

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Program Highlights

Traveling opportunities to explore the local area during weekends
Immersion in a beautiful natural setting conducive to wildlife conservation efforts
Monday-Friday work schedule with weekends free for exploration
Morning hikes to observe and collect data on elephants' natural behavior
Assisting staff with visitor and volunteer management
Afternoons dedicated to data entry and project work
Evenings spent giving talks and presentations on elephant research and conservation

UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

This program is ideal for

Enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about wildlife conservation, especially elephants! It is suited for current or recently graduated science university students seeking hands-on research experience or anyone with a strong interest in field data collection. Volunteers should be adaptable, responsible, and eager to contribute to the protection of these magnificent creatures.

Elephant Research Internship program in Thailand, perfect for science students and data enthusiasts. Gain valuable field experience, explore weekends, and create awareness about elephant conservation. Apply now!

Are you passionate about elephants and eager to make a meaningful impact? Thailand's Elephant Research Initiative welcomes you to our Internship Program. As a volunteer with us, you'll embark on a remarkable journey to study these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Program Highlights:

Weekday Adventures: Elephant Research interns work from Monday to Friday, conducting various tasks to support our research and conservation efforts.
Weekend Exploration: Enjoy your weekends exploring the beauty of Thailand and its rich culture. It's the perfect balance between work and leisure.
Daily Routine: Your mornings will be filled with hikes to observe our elephants, where you'll collect valuable data on their natural behavior. You'll also assist our dedicated staff in accommodating visitors and volunteers.
Afternoon Tasks: In the afternoons, dive into data entry and work on essential research projects. Your contributions will play a vital role in our ongoing initiatives.
Educational Outreach: Some evenings are dedicated to giving talks and presentations on elephant research and conservation. This is your chance to create awareness and educate our guests about these incredible animals.

Who Should Apply?

This internship offers an exceptional opportunity for science university students who are currently enrolled or have recently graduated and are looking for practical work experience. Nonetheless, this opportunity is open to a broader audience. If you possess a sincere passion for field research and data collection, we encourage you to apply. While having prior data collection experience is advantageous, there's no need to be concerned if you're new to it; we offer training upon your arrival.

How to Apply:

Ready to join our Elephant Research Internship Program? Here's how:

Prepare Your Application: Craft a compelling CV/resume that showcases your skills and experiences. Additionally, write a cover letter stating your requested start date.
Subject Line: When emailing your application, use "Elephant Research Internship" as the subject line.
Send it to: kselephantsanctuary@gmail.com

Join us in our mission to protect and study these incredible creatures. Apply today and be part of Thailand's Elephant Research Initiative: Internship Program! Your dedication can make a real difference.

1 weeks	$485	Equivalent to $69/day
2 weeks	$970	Equivalent to $69/day
3 weeks	$1261	Equivalent to $60/day
4 weeks	$1552	Equivalent to $55/day
5 weeks	$1698	Equivalent to $49/day
6 weeks	$1843	Equivalent to $44/day
7 weeks	$1988	Equivalent to $41/day
8 weeks	$2134	Equivalent to $38/day

What's included

24/7 in-country support
Accommodation
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pre-departure support from your Program Manager

Important things to note

Cost Note

Fee to cover all expenses: $1,500-2,100 USD

Expenses include: All food and accommodation on site as well as your in-country transport from/to project on arrival and departure

Please note that the above-shown program fees are estimated. Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary will let you know about the final price during your application process.

Deposit (15%)

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment (85%)

Your final payment will be agreed with Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Everything’s native.

We connect you with the most local organizations for volunteering experiences submerged in different ways of life and meaningful work for the local ecosystems.

We’ve always got your back.

You can be assured that no matter what happens, we’re always there for you only a message or call away.

Refunds are guaranteed.

We give you a 100% refund if your volunteer organisation cancels your program.

Freedom to Flex.

You’ve changed your mind? No worries. No extra costs for changing your reservations.

Our services are free of charge.

Our partner organisations only ever charge you for basic utilities and resources like food, transportation, accommodation, or crucial training sessions that may require hiring professionals. And we do not charge you anything at all!

Important Things to Note

All programs attract a Registration Deposit Fee of 15% of the program cost in addition to the main program fee. This fee is refundable in the event of your booking cancellation by our partner organisation.
A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and for returning to the airport when your program finishes.
Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Thailand generally find US$100 - US$150 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.

Cancellation Policy

100% refund of program cost if you cancel at least 14 days prior to check-in.

50% refund of program cost if you cancel between or less than 14 days prior to check-in.

No refund upon no-show or early departure from the program.

100% refund

100% refund of amount paid if you cancel at least-in14days before check

50% refund

50% refund of amount paid (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least15days before check-in

No refund

No refund if you cancel less than 30days before check-in.

Reschedule Program Date

You can reschedule up to 7days prior to the arrival date your booking free of charge

Reschedule or switch programs anytime free of cost. Our Felx Option covers it!

Yes

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Thailand's Elephant Research Initiative: Internship Program

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Thailand's Elephant Research Initiative: Internship Program

Program Highlights

UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

This program is ideal for

Program Overview

Role and responsibility

Volunteering work per day

Volunteer schedule

Criminal background check

Yes, volunteers are required to have educational qualifications

Accommodation Type

Wifi

What's included

Important things to note

Cost Note

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No refund

Reschedule Program Date

Reschedule or switch programs anytime free of cost. Our Felx Option covers it!

Are you eligible to volunteer?

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