The Elephant Care project gives refuge to domesticated elephants that have been used in the logging and tourism industries and many of the elephants arrive with severe health problems and the scars of previous abuse. Elephants have been rescued from begging on the streets of big cities, circuses and elephant riding camps.

The aim for the elephants is to ensure that they spend the rest of their lives in a sanctuary as close to their natural environment as possible.

The main Elephant Care volunteer tasks are:
* Preparing and distributing food for the elephants
* Hosing down and washing the elephants
* Cleaning the enclosures and grounds
* Creating enrichments for the elephants
* Harvesting of banana trees
* Construction and maintenance of enclosures

You can join for 1-12 weeks. Available for 18 years +.

Main meals and shared accommodation in included in the volunteer fee.

Flights are not included in the volunteer fee. Full details on the volunteer role, location, what’s included and what isn’t included can be found on the Pod project webpage in the link.