How to choose ethical volunteer work in Thailand
Before you start any kind of volunteer work, it’s important to make sure the organisation you work with is ethical.
Set up in the 90s by Lek, who has dedicated her life to rescuing elephants, the park offers an ethical way for tourists to volunteer with and learn about Thailand’s most iconic animal.
When the 2011 Bangkok floods hit, Lek and her partner Darrick also rescued over 2,000 street dogs and brought them back to the park, launching the Dog Rescue Project.
During our volunteer placement at the Dog Rescue Project I remember waking up to misty mountain views and the roar of elephants, then enjoying long days caring for the animals with volunteers from all over the world.