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Animal Shelter Tha Mai District, Thailand
Help us take care and save stray dogs in Chanthaburi/Thailand!
What you offer
6h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- € 77
One time
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Donation to project
Description
77 Euro (2800 Baht) are to be paid in cash on arrival day. This fees are for food, maintaining the shelter etc. It is only a one off fee.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability
Jan
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May
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- Stay at least
- 3 weeks
The Experience
We are a dog shelter, where the main work is done by Malee the owner, and 1 or 2 family members. At the moment we have about 300 dogs and 30 cats. You will help at our shelter by cleaning the kennels and dog areas, feeding them, bathing and grooming the dogs, and helping cook the food for them and for you. We're looking for animal lovers that are confortable around big and small dogs and ready to help taking care and give the love the deserve!
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English or Beginner Thai
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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32 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Animal Shelter
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How this experience will transform you
- 26 Immersing in the local culture
- 25 Meeting international travelers
- 23 Meeting locals
- 21 Get in touch with nature
- 13 Creating true social impact
- 11 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 13 3. Good health and well-being
- 11 15. Life on land
- 10 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 7 17. Partnerships for the goals
Sarah
United Kingdom
Malees the the shelter is amazing, and I couldn't recommend this experience more!! I extended my stay here because I didn't want to leave the dogs, or family. Malee cares for everyone, including the dogs, so much, and you feel welcome and part of the family the moment you enter. The work is easy, and in the afternoons you often go to the beach or market, or even help local dogs in the area. Thankyou Malee ❤️
about 21 hours ago
Jan
Germany
Hi, I was at the the shelter for 2 Weeks with a friend called Salomon. From the first day Malee was so nice and lovely to us that we felt very comfortable. After two weeks she was like our second mother for that time. We had so much fun together and also talked about a lot of things. The dogs are very lovely as well and there are always new things about them you are discovering everyday. Malee often took us to the beach or to play billiards and sing karaoke and she can cook very good. You don't need to be afraid that you will be hungry because there is always good food and Malee will care about u.
about 1 month ago
Ronja
Germany
The the shelter was great. Malee does a fantastic job helping the dogs and cats and welcoming the volunteers. The food is really good too. After a few days you feel like family, everyone is really friendly. The main job is simple and quick. But it never gets boring because there are always other tasks you can help with. If you want to help animals and learn about Thai culture, this is the perfect place.
about 2 months ago
Antonia
Germany
I really enjoyed my time at the the shelter. The work is pretty easy and fast done, but if you want to you can always help with bathing the dogs, cooking etc. Malee is a really nice and welcoming person, her cooking is great and she lets you feel like home. the the shelter is somewhere in nowhere, but if you want to you can take the scooter to drive around or go with malee if she is going shopping or to help other dogs on the street. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves dogs and cats and who is happy to see a non touristic Thailand.
about 2 months ago
Linda
Germany
I stayed at the the shelter for two weeks and I can absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who loves to be around dogs. Most of the dogs there are so friendly and also Malee and her staff are very welcoming. Keep in mind that you'll spend a lot of time at the the shelter because the city is 30min away but at some days Malee took us to the beach or to a mall which was really nice. You don't have to work a lot and Malee is a really nice host so definitely go there if you can!
4 months ago
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