Kegalle
Sri Lanka
Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka
Program Category:
Wildlife and Conservation
The elephant orphanage consists of 85 elephants. An orphanage for retired, abused or orphaned elephants. Most of them are Orphans and some are being escaped with severe injuries after getting caught for landmines and handicapped too. The location is covered about 6-8 acres in the land.
This program is designed for
Veterinary Student, environmental studies, Every individual who wants to make a positive and meaningful impact on nature conservation.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Learn about animal conservation, behaviors, and facts. It offers a great opportunity to get a basic understanding of endangered animals. You will do health checks –monitor sicknesses, diseases and mental /physical wellbeing of animals/elephants. You will help veterinarians provide treatment for all animals/elephants.
Program Specifications
Program Cost
Registration Fee: US $249
1 Week Program Fee:
345
US$
Extra Per Week:
260
US$
Program Duration
1-week minimum
Program Availability
All year
Language Skills
Sinhalese language not required
Volunteer Hours
4 to 6 hours a day
Location
Kegalle
Program Formats
Individuals
Groups
Internship
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Ways To Join
It takes a lot of courage and determination to come out of your comfort zone to get involved into noble service of another. Choose if you want to go solo or in a group
Group Volunteering
When you volunteer as a group, not only are you helping those in most need, but you’re helping yourself as well.
What is included in My program fee?
ACOMMODATION
We always provide comfortable accommodation suitable to the program module and location. Typically, that might mean a home stay or during your selected program. All rooms always include WiFi.
In-Country Orientation
From the time you arrive in the country, we will make sure your trip runs smoothly. We show you the best places to eat, banks, point of interests, and are there for all questions.
MEALS
Your experience includes a weekly meal plan of hearty and healthy local fare. The plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday.
Weekends are free for making your own culinary explorations
Monetary donation
A monetary donation goes directly to the project where you will be volunteering. This money is used to help the project purchase material they need on a daily basis, meals or pay other expenses they have.
ACTIVITIES
You always learn and enjoy more when you are relaxed. That’s why we build in a weekly selection of activities, excursions, events and outings into our tours, language courses, volunteer service. From Salsa, to hiking a active volcano!
Certificate
Certification (if requested) of completion of the volunteer program, perfect for inclusion in your resume.
Airport pickup
Airport pick up in private shuttle to your accommodation.
Mentorship & SUPPORT
Adventure worry-free, knowing you are supported by VAGT 24/7. Your VAGT expert helps you choose the right program for your needs and prepares you for the journey ahead. We even offer the peace of mind of a comprehensive medical, cancellation and interruption insurance plan.
