Thailand Wildlife Conservation Short-Term Internship
by: GVI
This internship offers the perfect combination - interns gain valuable work experience when they embark on our multi-faceted conservation internship. The program is located in the traditional Karen elephant-keeping communities in the region of Chiang Mai. These communities play a vital role in contributing to the welfare of elephant herds and are especially known for the unique and sacred bond the...
This internship offers the perfect combination - interns gain valuable work experience when they embark on our multi-faceted conservation internship. The program is located in the traditional Karen elephant-keeping communities in the region of Chiang Mai. These communities play a vital role in contributing to the welfare of elephant herds and are especially known for the unique and sacred bond they share with elephants. Interns get the opportunity to work in three different areas: community, plant diversity and animal care. After completing the internship interns may be given the opportunity to work for GVI or selected partners. Our internships have been designed to develop interns' leadership and role model skills to put them a step ahead of the rest of the pack.
Program Highlights
Living in rural Thailand while making a difference in a local Karen community
Getting up close and personal with elephants
Experiencing the amazing cuisine
Boost your conservation career with valuable training and experience
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- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 1 Year
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Short Term
- Spring
- Animal Sciences
- Development
- Ecology
- Education
- Forestry
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- All Nationalities
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It truly feeling like you are making a positive impact on the local community and wildlife
by: sean smythProgram: Thailand Wildlife Conservation Short-Term InternshipMy time in Huay Pakoot completing a 3 month internship was probably the best experience of my life. Of course a big factor in this is because the program itself was incredibly interesting, with it truly feeling like you are making a positive impact on the local community and wildlife with every elephant hike being different from the last. The village and its people was something I didn't quite know what to expect before I arrived, and I wasn't sure if I could adapt to the change in lifestyle. Ho...
Amazing experience
by: Lorna MeadProgram: Thailand Wildlife Conservation Short-Term InternshipGVI has been an amazing experience which has enabled me to explore ethical elephant conservation tourism and research. This village has been great to experience and has opened my eyes to a new culture.
The people of the village are always kind, wholesome and welcoming
by: Josh UptonProgram: Thailand Wildlife Conservation Short-Term InternshipWhere to begin? There's so much to say about GVI Chiang Mai that I won?t be able to fit it into one review. Everything has been amazing, I felt at home in the village within 2 days and could quite happily live there forever. The people and staff have definitely made this experience. Jonny, Jacob, Charlie, Su and Bohduh all deserve massive raises for the sheer passion, enthusiasm and dedication that they have shown to the program day in, day out. Without them the program would not be the same. ...
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Locations
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Development
- Ecology
Availability
Years Offered: 2017,2018
- 1 Year
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Required Equipment
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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