Working with Orphaned Elephant Babies

Location: Sri Lanka: Colombo Central

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Any time all the year round.

Volunteering Activity

Flat No. 7, Unique Appartment, Sector 13, Rohini Delhi, 85 India

Description

Volunteers at this project work with orphaned elephant babies. They are kept and treated for any ailments, as well as general feeding and care. This project has been running for the last 20 years. Volunteers in this project get a chance to see elephants up and close and work with the local authorities. Common activities include mucking out elephant enclosures, hauling garbage, and bathing the elephants under supervision of the Mahouts. Landscaping and gardening are other tasks that can also be done. Volunteers may also help vet doctors if needed. Set in a picturesque small town not far from Colombo, this elephant orphanage is surrounded by hills and lush green forest making this volunteer experience like no other.

Volunteer's Activities

* Bathing elephant babies in the river
* Feeding
* Caring for them and learning their behaviors
* Cleaning surrounding

Highlights

Sri Lanka is a small island, off the coast of southern India. According to local legend, the mainland mourned the loss off this beautiful island so much that it took on the shape of a tear drop. With its unique natural environment we can understand why this legend as survived. Although it is a small country, help is required and Helping Hand Community can assist in organising volunteer work. Volunteer work can offer a unique way to experience the culture while making a meaningful contribution.

Qualifications

* We just need motivation and commitment to help but no specific qualification or skills
* Should have interest and love for the elephants
* Open-mindedness

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Cost starts from USD 125 ; USD 125 per additional week.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* Airport pick-up
* Transfer to hostel or host family
* Accommodations and food (3 meals a day with a local family)
* Transport to project (one-way)
* Support from local staffs
* Project donations
* Regular visit (1-2 week intervals)
* Supervision of local staffs

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • animal welfare
  • conservation
  • veterinary
  • volunteering
  • wildlife surveying
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Volunteering Activity's Mission Statement

The most reliable and affordable volunteer program in India and Nepal working with the children at the orphanages, schools, Monasteries, HIV/Adis, Hospitals and women. Volunteering Activity provides you a fantastic volunteering opportunity for individuals, couples, groups, students and experts. Volunteering with volunteering Activity, you will experience spicy culture of India and unmatched achievement for a life time. Our programs are available 12 months a year.

Year Founded

2008

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