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Street Dog Rescue & Rehabilitation

4.9(93 reviews)
Experience
Volunteer
Destination
Thailand
Duration
2 to 12 weeks
Ages
18 to 85

79 others looking at this too. Next opening is Jul 2023, with limited spots.

Trip overview

Embark on an unforgettable volunteer trip and experience Thailand’s unique lifestyle whilst making a real difference to their stray dog population. On this amazing adventure, you’ll volunteer in a stunning beachside town, rescuing and rehabilitating stray dogs and puppies. Picture yourself making loads of furry four-legged friends, relaxing on tropical beaches, taste-testing the delicious local cuisines and contributing to an important, real-world rescue and rehabilitation project. Not to mention, you’ll also get to enjoy some great inclusions, such as the chance to join a Thai cooking class, visit Phraya Nakhon Cave and a local orphanage, head on a trip to Kui Buri National Park, and the once-in-a-life opportunity to participate in Buddhist meditation with a monk.

We offer the complete package for those looking to volunteer abroad and, best of all, we’ve joined with exclusive project partners to secure you a guaranteed volunteering placement overseas. You’ll be contributing to the wildlife with both confidence and purpose. Our team will help you with all the essentials, from arranging your included medical insurance, visa assistance and airport pickup, volunteer accommodation, onsite training and so much more. 

Make a sustainable impact on abandoned and stray dogs, make new friends from all corners of the world and break away from your routine back home as you embark on this incredible volunteer travel opportunity. This trip is perfect for anyone ready to make a difference and lasting impact on stray pups whilst channelling that relaxed beachside lifestyle at the same time.

Inclusions

Volunteer project placement

We’ll score you a guaranteed volunteering placement so you can start making a difference to the world.

Dedicated Trip Coordinator

Handpicked from an experienced team who’ve been there, done that and ready to guide you through your entire journey and leave no question unanswered.

Pre-Departure Guide

Our in-depth pre-departure guide will have all the information you need about your trip & destination, at your fingertips.

Trip visa guidance

Get your visa approved as cheap and easy as possible with advice and assistance from your Trip Coordinator.

Personal Travel Concierge

You'll get a personal Travel Concierge to plan your flights, insurance or any add-ons to synchronise perfectly with your trip. Deal with a real human and get a personalised booking experience that ticks all your boxes.

Return airport transfer

You’ll be picked up from the airport by a private chauffeur and taken to your provided accommodation. Upon completion of your placement, you'll also be taken directly to the airport in a shuttle.

Comfortable accommodation

Relax in a western-style shared room in a house with the other volunteers, located a two-minute stroll from the beach and complete with a TV, free WiFi and laundry facilities.

Project supplies

You'll be fully equipped with all the supplies and materials you need to perform your volunteer duties.

Cultural orientation

Get familiar with the country’s history and culture, plus you’ll learn more about your volunteer project and your responsibilities.

Local cultural experiences

Depending on the length of your volunteer placement, you will join other travellers as you take part in all or some of the cultural activities, including a Thai cooking class, visit to Phraya Nakhon Cave and a local orphanage, trip to Kui Buri National Park and Buddhist meditation with a monk.

Certificate of completion

n recognition of your hard work and dedication throughout the experience, and, it goes very well with your future resume. Employers will love this addition!

Ongoing local team support

Think of us as your family away from home. Whether you need advice or a shoulder to lean on, our team will provide you with unlimited support.

24/7 Global Emergency Line

Feel confident knowing we have a worldwide emergency team on standby, 24/7/365, so you can feel safe and secure throughout your whole trip no matter where you are in the world.

gWorld access

Stay organised with your personalised portal where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global.
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Qualification

To qualify for this trip you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be between 18-85 years of age
  • Be a citizen of an eligible country
  • Have no criminal convictions in the past 5 years

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Trip details

Our Street Dog Rescue & Rehabilitation Volunteer trip in Thailand is designed to get you volunteering overseas in a safe and fun environment, and with a genuine and rewarding purpose. Our expert team and local partners take care of everything you need to start making a positive impact, from volunteer placement to accommodation and ongoing support throughout your entire journey.

Whether you’re doing gap year volunteering or taking a volunteering holiday from work, you’ll arrive in Thailand with the confidence that absolutely everything has been pre-arranged for you. You’ll be able to jump straight into your volunteer duties, relax into the traditional Thai lifestyle and start making new friends with all the logistical details sorted, from airport transfers to accommodation.

Channel all your energy into immersing yourself in your volunteer placement, as well as taking time to get to know the local area. Roam Khao Tao’s breathtaking landscapes, taste the local cuisine and explore the local temples instead of sweating the logistical stuff - that’s exactly why we’re here. Feel confident and proud you are contributing much-needed help to a meaningful cause and save yourself the time, money and even the risk of being stranded in a foreign country by having us on your side. Make your time count on this life-changing opportunity to volunteer in Thailand and arrive home knowing you've made a lasting and positive impact on the country’s stray dog population. 

Requirements

Be aged 18+ and be able to do laborious volunteer tasks.

What extra costs will I have? 

Flights, travel insurance, meals, visa, vaccinations, criminal background check, souvenirs & spending money.

Trip itinerary

Day 1

Once you have touched down at Bangkok International Airport, your pre-arranged transfer will take you straight to your volunteer accommodation in Khao Tao, only a two-minute stroll from Sai Noi beach. Relax, settle in and meet some of the other volunteers.

Day 2

Head to orientation with the other volunteers and get a real insight into Thailand’s history, customs and culture. You’ll also get the chance to test your culinary skills in a Thai cooking class where you’ll learn how to make a traditional Pad Thai and Papaya Salad for your friends back home.

Day 3+

7.00am: Treat yourself to a traditional Thai breakfast of egg omelette or rice porridge at a local cafe in town. 8.00am: Kickstart your volunteer duties with a morning briefing and feeding. 9.00am: Join the other volunteers in cleaning the kennels and enclosures. You may also help out with the renovation projects underway to improve the infrastructure of the kennels and enclosures. 10.30am: Time for the dogs to play! Take them to the beach for a run and some adventure time. Visit the local dog packs and assist in monitoring their numbers and placing food at known stray pack checkpoints in the village.  12.30pm: Take a break from your schedule and head to the local markets with other volunteers to try a fresh, authentic Pad Thai. 1.00pm: Chat with local communities to increase awareness of active campaigns to reduce the stray dog population in Thailand. After a fun day playing outside with the kids, place collars around the dogs you’ve been looking after so they’re seen as pets by the local communities.  2.30pm: Assist local veterinarian physicians and health care workers during routine check-ups of the animals, which may include aiding with parasite treatments and administering the animals with their medication. You may also get the unique opportunity to observe a surgery take place in the clinic! 3.30pm: Finish the day with a final kennel clean and close up the clinic. Evenings: You’ll have weekends and evenings off, which gives you the perfect opportunity to head to the seaside with your new friends, island hop the white-sand beaches and dive into the crystal-clear waters. If you’re lucky, you’ll paddle beside some sea turtles!

2 weeks+

If you’ve volunteered for over 2 weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to tour the mystical Phraya Nakhon Cave, dotted with walking trails, mangrove forests and limestone islands. Travel deep enough into the cave and you’ll reach a skylight shining onto a small temple inside! 

4 weeks+

If you’re volunteering for over 4 weeks, you’ll get the chance to play with the children at a tribe orphanage nestled deep in the mountains, go on a safari through Kui Buri National Park with the elephants and wild cattle and relax with a guided meditation on temple grounds with a local monk. 

Ongoing

We’ll constantly keep in touch with you throughout your stay. If at any point during your trip you need advice or support, our team will be on hand to answer all your questions. Don’t forget you can jump on our social media pages too or buzz our 24/7 emergency support line for urgent matters.

Reviews

Kinga D
Very professional and friendly, easy to communicate with about any questions or concerns, get excited for you, have an easy to use website, highly recommend ❤️
Ella W
Very helpful and friendly staff. Heaps of information and very patient with all our questions
Belle W
It was good, straight forward and easy to understand everything
Maria I
Excellent-The customer service is very open and able to be comfortable to talk to. I would highly recommend this organisation this anyone.
Jennah B
Couldn’t have asked for a better service, 10/10

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As a Global Traveller you’ll get exclusive access to gWorld, our personalised app where you can keep all of your important documents and trip details in one spot and gain insider access to everything Global. This is where you will find exclusive Marketplace Deals, a unique social network to connect you with other like-minded Global Travellers, access to our Academy with an ever-growing range of skills & languages, and so much more. Think all of your favourite apps merged into one, but like, better?

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Can I travel with a friend?

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And for those who decide to go-it-solo, we’ve made it easier to meet other Global Travellers in the same region as you. Just like any other social platform, you’ll be able to interact, share, chat and meet with some really cool people who are doing trips just like you!

What happens if COVID affects my trip?

If you have to make any changes to your departure date, you’re protected with our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee and our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility. With this, we will change your trip dates for free. If this doesn’t fit around you and you can’t go on your trip anymore, we will give you a 100% refund in the form of a Trip Credit with us (See terms). If you’re unable to use it, you can also transfer that credit to someone else for them to put towards any trip too.

If you’re affected by Covid-19 while you’re overseas, you will have all the support you need from our team or partners in-country as well as have access to our 24/7 Global Emergency Line. We recommend travellers purchase Global Travel Cover travel insurance that provides Covid-19 medical protection too.

Do I need to be vaccinated to book?

As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So while you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel through over the next 12-18 months. We highly recommend our travellers look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional or get in touch with our team for travel advice.

What happens if I want to cancel my trip?

Our Ultimate Corona Booking Flexibility means you can change your trip’s start date up to 84* days before departure without incurring any charges when you rebook it for any time (or even any other trip) in the next 2 years from your original start date.

In the event that you want to cancel your booking altogether, if you give us over 84* days notice you can do so with only a 50% cancellation fee. Your refund of the balance will come in the form of a Store Credit which you can put towards booking absolutely anything travel related with your Travel Concierge within the next 2 years!

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Time to go

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