{"id":445,"date":"2022-08-06T19:29:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T19:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/?p=445"},"modified":"2025-05-09T10:15:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T10:15:49","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/2022\/08\/06\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='flex_column av-19xx8l-4bd0546ed02173bc418cce4a282b669d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div '     ><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6ia7tyd-eabace67a74d1482c077bf62d0e35107\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l6ia7tyd-eabace67a74d1482c077bf62d0e35107 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l6ia7tyd-eabace67a74d1482c077bf62d0e35107 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l6ia7tyd-eabace67a74d1482c077bf62d0e35107 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-1097 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1097 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1703935977483-300x225.jpg\" alt='' title='1703935977483'  height=\"225\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1703935977483-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1703935977483-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1703935977483-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1703935977483-705x529.jpg 705w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1703935977483.jpg 1477w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-11qdkt-ebd3df53d56540b349d0344d250e2620 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6ia98sk-14e37508e059f83a951b2ef4c0a876a3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Volunteering abroad can completely transform your experience in Thailand and as a volunteer you\u2019ll have the opportunity to go beyond the usual tourist attractions \u2013 forging meaningful connections with elephants and experience the culture like a local person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As a volunteer, you will learn all about the Asian Elephant, their history, how to care for them and the ways you can help preserve the future of these endangered creatures.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 1998 logging was banned in Thailand and elephants were forced to perform tricks as tourist attractions or engage in illegal logging near Myanmar. Many elephants died or have serious injury after falling because of overworking or from being injured badly by bull hooks. Elephants were also given large amounts of amphetamine or other drugs make them work longer hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deforestation and development are two of the main reasons there is only 20% forest land left in 1992 compared to 80% in 1957 so finding natural land for elephants is an ongoing problem.<\/strong>\u00a0The Sanctuaries are the best and safest way to protect these elephants so ongoing work to help to maintain their environment is crucial work for volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where elephant Sanctuaries are vital part of the future of the Asian Elephant. Volunteers are important to the sanctuary by helping the staff at Ran-Tong Sanctuary they can contribute to making the elephants have a better quality of life in their natural environment.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<strong>elephant volunteer Thailand Chiang Mai programs<\/strong>\u00a0include how to care for the Elephants; learn how to make herbal medicines while living in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-x4v8t-45daecedd6dc9ddc3edffc8005258441 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6iaa7ta-c3393f73f2cd9361eb94c034fe02090d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l6iaa7ta-c3393f73f2cd9361eb94c034fe02090d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l6iaa7ta-c3393f73f2cd9361eb94c034fe02090d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l6iaa7ta-c3393f73f2cd9361eb94c034fe02090d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-447 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-447 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Elephant-Volunteer-Programs-Chiang-Mai-Thailand.jpg\" alt='' title='Elephant-Volunteer-Programs-Chiang-Mai-Thailand'  height=\"400\" width=\"500\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Elephant-Volunteer-Programs-Chiang-Mai-Thailand.jpg 500w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Elephant-Volunteer-Programs-Chiang-Mai-Thailand-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-rct9x-345eb032cb5b26c19fe1692dfd139cf6 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6iaf5hm-8ada7d4d29a7e8538e03286f7b797bec'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For the entire duration of your program you\u2019ll be based in the countryside living in a typical bamboo hut, you will take care of the elephants; feeding, bathing; helping with general medical care and maintaining the facilities.<br \/>\nPicture of accommodation<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Volunteer Day:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>On the first day you will not engage in any work duties. It\u2019s more like the first day at school, you will just familiarize yourself with the environment at Ran Tong, meet the mahouts, the staff and the elephants. We will teach you how to take care of the elephants, their behaviors and their needs.<\/p>\n<p>We will also give you a history or the elephants and learn how to make herbal medicines and how to work in safety around the elephants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-mxr71-26ea320ec7b204d6f153aeae4e40ed1e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6iag4j0-4eb511cf116dd23f25a1ff6721b2540c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l6iag4j0-4eb511cf116dd23f25a1ff6721b2540c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l6iag4j0-4eb511cf116dd23f25a1ff6721b2540c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l6iag4j0-4eb511cf116dd23f25a1ff6721b2540c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-1150 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1150 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot_20240923_225713_Facebook-300x273.jpg\" alt='' title='Screenshot_20240923_225713_Facebook'  height=\"273\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot_20240923_225713_Facebook-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot_20240923_225713_Facebook-1030x938.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot_20240923_225713_Facebook-768x700.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot_20240923_225713_Facebook-705x642.jpg 705w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot_20240923_225713_Facebook.jpg 1079w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-1b86t-8624b5b228331cc18ee93a458df5ba06 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6iags9h-3b8db1aa493ef95d9da3e88bbb0c3d68'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>For the rest of your stay:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Elephants only sleep around 4 hours a day so the Mahouts are up and about at sunrise to start their day with the Elephants. This involves feeding and bathing the elephants before the visitors arrive at the camp. You will have time to have water-fights with these incredible animals, bath them and at the same time have lots of fun.<\/p>\n<p>Elephants eat around 10% of their body weight which is around 250 kilograms of corn and grass everyday for an average sized elephant.\u00a0They must constantly eat throughout the day so they can absorb as much nutrients from the food as they can. Sourcing food for the elephants will be one of the many daily tasks you will undertake with the Mahouts.<\/p>\n<p>While they are eating you will have time to take a rest with a delicious breakfast made from the kitchen staff at the camp.<\/p>\n<p>Your duties will vary and change every day depending on the elephants and camp\u2019s needs. Cleaning, maintenance, learning how to cook Thai meals and care for the elephants are just some of the aspects of being a volunteer at Ran Tong\u2019s elephant sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>Evening time is when you can meet other volunteers and socialize with local staff.<\/p>\n<p>The village around the camp is home to the mahouts and their families and another place where you can enhance your experience as volunteer. There are all kinds of ways you can help on this front, for example teaching English in the local school.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Time off:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Time off can be spent exploring the area around the camp, you can hire a bicycle at Ran Tong for free and visit the local villages and experience real Thai culture, where are the huge influx of tourists has affected the rest of Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-a43lh-5b42866567fc6fbd398856e737e6454b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6iai224-3c610e19efbb6546712320fe54ad1612\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l6iai224-3c610e19efbb6546712320fe54ad1612 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l6iai224-3c610e19efbb6546712320fe54ad1612 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l6iai224-3c610e19efbb6546712320fe54ad1612 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-13  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-1153 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1153 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1724226696365-225x300.jpg\" alt='' title='1724226696365'  height=\"300\" width=\"225\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1724226696365-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1724226696365-773x1030.jpg 773w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1724226696365-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1724226696365-529x705.jpg 529w, https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1724226696365.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-pf05p-66a0c9141ba21ccc19be6db388ed34c8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6ma7l28-048642dafeb0dbca4aa8892bbaa6506f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>The program:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The program is geared towards volunteers that enjoy working outside, are flexible and most importantly love for elephants! No experience is necessary and operates all year round, however we do have a policy that operates and over 18 age limit without a guardian. Finally, positions are available from 2 days to 28 days and beyond.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Program Fees:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Take time out from your travel plans or holiday and help make a difference to you and the elephants lives. Learn how to live like a mahout while taking care of our elephant<\/p>\n<p><em>*All prices are per person, children under the age of 10 will receive a price discount.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-l6mabx5d-381b8b4c2da00d484be8af2b54f8e9bd-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last ' ><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/rantongelephantsanctuary\/items\/634445\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=1399795\" class=\"avia-button av-l6mabx5d-381b8b4c2da00d484be8af2b54f8e9bd avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue85b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Book Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-lk3dx-25d3d29723b5021e7d3c19fff9ec5777 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6maf6jq-fb7c20cb667ae71f07432f1a46d06b60'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Program includes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation in a bamboo hut or dorm for the project time<\/li>\n<li>All meals and water included<\/li>\n<li>Transportation from Chiang Mai to the elephant camp and return.<\/li>\n<li>Access to free bicycle<\/li>\n<li>Locally made bag<\/li>\n<li>Ran-Tong T-shirt<\/li>\n<li>Certificate to say you have been a volunteer at the Ran-tong Elephant Sanctuary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Excluded from the program:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>International Medical Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Personal expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Become a volunteer and have a life changing experience!\u00a0<\/em><em>Contact us today for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-fth45-d3d5b5d3b4f34600690afda8d66dce47-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last ' ><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/rantongelephantsanctuary\/items\/634445\/?full-items=yes&amp;flow=1399795\" class=\"avia-button av-fth45-d3d5b5d3b4f34600690afda8d66dce47 avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue85b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Book Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-adg0l-c37e4db68da28a49f100af6bbf830d5c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6mafmk6-a19d010e5cd0b06beba1d4a4bd4b80b6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5><strong>Disclaimer for Volunteers<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>While we do our best to stick to the programs and schedules there are occasions that things do not go to plan when volunteering and living in the Jungle.<\/p>\n<p>Weather during rainy season can cause power cuts from time to time which means there would be no hot water during that time.<\/p>\n<p>Occasionally at night there can be many animals within the camp and noises that are beyond our control including local dogs, cats, ants, chickens, crickets, Gecko and of course our lovely elephants who make their own noises at night. You really are out in the middle of nowhere.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to leave our camp early we cannot always guarantee a full refund but we will discuss options with you. If you cannot make the schedule time of your volunteering experience we can rearrange another available date for you.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that Deposits are not refundable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-programs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=445"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1191,"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445\/revisions\/1191"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rantongelephantsanctuary.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}