Wildlife Rescue Center Volunteering Program – Thailand

Impact & Outcomes:

• Contribute to the rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term care of Thailand’s wildlife.
• Support ethical and sustainable tourism practices.
• Help raise awareness about wildlife protection and conservation ethics.
• Participate in habitat restoration and reforestation projects.
• Gain practical skills in animal care, teamwork, and environmental education.

In this project, volunteers will actively participate and lead the following activities:

• Preparing and distributing food for rescued animals.
• Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures.
• Assisting in the enrichment and rehabilitation of animals to promote natural behaviors.
• Participating in maintenance projects such as planting trees, repairing enclosures, or helping with construction tasks.
• Learning about wildlife welfare, ethical tourism, and threats from the illegal wildlife trade.
• Supporting community education programs and awareness campaigns on conservation.
• Working collaboratively with international volunteers, staff, and local community members.

Animals under the center’s care include gibbons, macaques, lorises, langurs, bears, civets, otters, reptiles, birds, and wild cats — many rescued from the pet trade or entertainment industry.

Volunteering in Thailand offers an extraordinary blend of cultural discovery and social impact. With Volunteer To The World, you’ll experience:

• Ethical & Responsible Programs: We carefully select our partners, ensuring volunteers contribute to meaningful, sustainable causes.
• Authentic Cultural Immersion: Live within local communities and experience Thai hospitality, traditions, and daily life.
• Global Community Connections: Collaborate with volunteers and organizations from around the world.
• Professional Growth: Gain real-world skills, cross-cultural understanding, and volunteer experience that enhances your personal and career development.
• Dedicated Support: From pre-departure to completion, our team ensures your volunteer journey is safe, organized, and life-changing.

• Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
• Good physical and mental health for outdoor work in a tropical climate.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Strong motivation to contribute to animal welfare and environmental protection.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and respect for diverse cultures and wildlife.
• No prior experience required — all training is provided on-site.

The Wildlife Rescue Center is located in Phetchaburi Province, Thailand, approximately 170 km south of Bangkok. The center is surrounded by tropical countryside, small villages, and natural forests near the Gulf of Thailand.

• Nearest towns: Cha-Am and Hua Hin
• Travel time from Bangkok: Approximately 2.5–3 hours by road
• Environment: Peaceful rural area near Kaeng Krachan National Park

Volunteers will need to arrive in Thailand 1 day prior to their assigned orientation day.

After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at either Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Mueang International Airport both located in Bangkok, Thailand. Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee.

When you arrive at the airport, a member of the Volunteer to the World staff will be there to greet you. From your point of arrival, you will be brought to your homestay or hostel in Bangkok. Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night before your program orientation.

Orientation is hosted by our local team in Thailand on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Thailand– an introduction to Thailand, Thai customs, language training details, rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Thailand, and an introduction to your project and placement. Once your orientation is complete, you’ll be ready to begin your volunteer mission!