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Bear Rescue Project in Cambodia
Location: Cambodia: Phnom Penh
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: starts every week on a Sunday
Personal Overseas Development (PoD)
Formal House 60 St George's Place Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3PN England
Call Us
Phone: 01242 250 901
Description
This project allows you to help with amazing work that our bear rescue centre is undertaking. The centre cares for over 100 bears that have been rescued from various circumstances.
The centre has Malaysian sun bears and Asiatic black bears, both of which are endangered species and by volunteering on this project you will get the chance to work with these fascinating animals.
The centre aims to protect, preserve and enrich the lives of bears. To date they have rescued 150 bears and they have played a major role in ending the dancing bear trade.
The work will include:
* Preparing bear food and assisting the keepers to feed the bears
* Repairing and maintaining the enclosures
* Maintenance and cleaning of the areas surrounding the enclosures
* Working with the keepers; cleaning the enclosures inside and outside
* Making enrichment items for the bears
You will be working closely with the keepers. Other tasks do not directly involve the bears but benefit them greatly, such as developing new 'enrichments'. Enrichment is anything that makes the bears lives more interesting such as filling up hollow bamboo with honey or other treats, making frozen fruit ice lollies, rebuilding climbing frames, putting out dead trees etc.
Direct physical contact with the bears is not possible as these are large wild animals and can potentially be dangerous. The only exception is if there are young cubs at the centre during your stay, but this cannot be guaranteed and will be at the volunteer coordinators discretion and under their supervision.
Highlights
* Over 150 rescued bears
* Malaysian sun bears and Asiatic black bears
* Located within a larger wildlife centre
* Explore Cambodia in your freetime
By volunteering at the centre you will make a major contribution to the welfare of bears in Asia. Your time and efforts will help to care for the bears, and the majority of the programme cost will go direct to the centre providing an essential source of funding for their future work.
On a personal level you will have a unique opportunity to work alongside some incredible animals and gain the satisfaction of helping to make a difference to the lives of these animals.
Qualifications
You do not need any specific qualifications or experience to volunteer on this project.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
1 week: GBP 499, extra weeks: 350 USD
Cost Include Description:
* A comprehensive information booklet and pre-departure support
* Travel advice and assistance
* Pick up from a meeting point in Phnom Penh on arrival
* Accommodation (shared twin room)
* Transport to and from the sanctuary from Monday-Friday
* Breakfast every day (volunteers buy their own lunch)
* Dinner from Monday to Saturday (traditional Cambodian food)
* Induction and training
* Ongoing support, help and advice from our local team
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- conservation
- wildlife surveying
- volunteering
Age Range
21+This Program is open to
Worldwide, American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
Participants Travel to Cambodia
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
Personal Overseas Development (PoD)'s Mission Statement
PoD is a leading non-profit organization arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world. Established in 2001, our aim is to support ongoing projects with our partners in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam by providing passionate and committed volunteers. We work with long term projects that we know personally and where there is genuine benefit to local communities. A placement with PoD will not only develop volunteer's skills and confidence, get them out of their comfort zone and exploring incredible parts of the world but also the ability make a genuine difference. We currently offer gap year, career break, working holiday, volunteer projects and school expeditions from 1 week to 6 months with year round departures. We offer a personal and professional service drawing on years of experience from staff in the UK and overseas. Volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects including: caring for elephants and wild animals; joining an Amazon jungle conservation project; scuba diving and marine conservation; community building projects; volunteering at orphanages and care homes; teaching English and running summer English camps. PoD believes in providing challenging, safe and fun experiences for individuals and groups to enjoy. We are passionate about giving volunteers of all ages the opportunity to use their energy, enthusiasm and personality where it counts.
Year Founded
2001
