CAMBODIA / Save Elephant Foundation
The Save Elephant Foundation is working within the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary to protect and conserve 1 million acres of jungle habitat, approximately one hour north of Angkor Wat. The project spans 25,000 acres and aims to protect the land and all of the native species, flora and fauna, that call it home, including tigers, monkeys, buffalos, and of course, the Asian elephant.
Initially, this project will focus on tree planting and restoring the region’s forest and combatting the illegal logging that has taken place. Other goals for the Elephant Sanctuary Cambodia are plant and wildlife identification, seed collecting, trail-making and educational outreach. Be a part of this project from its grass-roots!
Volunteer Program
Volunteers are essential to the success of the Elephant Sanctuary Cambodia, especially now with the project in its early stages. All hands are on deck to help regrow the severely de-forested landscape of northern Cambodia, eventually providing a safe habitat for the country’s Asian elephant.
As a volunteer, you’ll be planting trees, collecting seeds, identifying plant and animal species, making trails, developing an on-site school, working with the local community to establish educational outreach programs for children, gardening, helping with minor construction (tables, fences, etc.), and literally anything else that might pop up!
All meals are vegetarian, with unlimited drinking water available. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and reusable water bottle. Round-trip transportation is included from the main office in Siem Reap.
Prices
By volunteering at the Elephant Sanctuary Cambodia, you will help regenerate the jungle habitat of the endangered Asian elephant. Tree planting, seed collecting and trail-making are just some of the responsibilities you’ll have. It’s not often you can participate in a project that is literally at the grass-roots level. It’s guaranteed to be an amazing experience!
Volunteer 1 Week (Monday – Sunday) – 12,000 baht
For more information please visit http://www.saveelephant.org/elephant_sanctuary_cambodia.html