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Join us to promote our small, ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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    Description

    My name is Taksin and I own an elephant sanctuary with my wife, Nuh, close to the historical city of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. As a tourist guide, I show interested guests our work with the elephants, the wilderness of the jungle and teach them about our culture. Both of us are from the indigenous Karen Hill Tribe and are more than happy to give you insights into our traditions (of course you can also learn about Thai culture while staying with us too ;)). We both speak English and love to meet people from around the world. We are looking for 1-2 people (only pairs who know each other already) to help us with the elephant sanctuary - join the tours and help the guide on-site, help with social media content creation and website updates, and someone who could help teach my seven year old son some English.

    We are looking for volunteers‼️‼️‼️ MINIMUM STAY 1-2 MONTHS OR LONG TERM STAYS or LOOKING FOR LONG TERM WORK* in Chiang Mai. The ideal guests will have experience with marketing and social media, website design skills and competency with Wordpress, and are very good and photography and videography editing. We are also in the process of beginning to explore the creation of a charity to help solve inequality and sustainability issues for Karen Hill Tribe people so anyone with backgrounds in work for foundations or film to help highlight these issues to support the cause will be welcomed with open arms.

    In return we offer you free accommodation in private rooms with free wifi and safety box, free water, coffee and tea as well as discounts on tours for other attractions in and around Chiang Mai and the rest of Thailand. We can help you with motorbike rentals, speaking Thai or our Karen language, and getting used to the local culture. We also have a native english speaker friend who will help with organising your arrival can help you with finding your feet once you're here.

    *We are unable to support any VISA applications as we do not qualify as a business which foreigners can work for.

    Ask us for the links to our website & Instagram!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Fitness
    Nature
    Cooking & food
    Languages
    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Charity work
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn about the unique culture of the Karen hilltribe, get insights into the Thai way of life, discounts (some tours we can give you for free as well) on tours in and around Chiang Mai, spend some time in Chiang Mai "the rose of the North" and get to know the "real" Thailand.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We would love to get some help in marketing, social media, IT, web design. Help us promoting our elephant sanctuary and getting new customers. You are also welcome to follow me on my tours, where we take photos of the visitors and share them later on social media.

  • Languages spoken

    Thai: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Single bed in one of our air-conditioned dorms with ensuite bathroom, individual reading lamp and free wifi, safety box available as well.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our house is centrally located just 2 minutes walk from the old city of Chiang Mai, just off the famous Saturday walking street. In your free time you can explore the city, go hiking, take a refreshing shower in some waterfalls close to the city or just sit back and relax in our communal area or in one of the many cosy cafes and coffee shops close by. You can reach everything on foot but if needed we can help you out with our motorbike. We are very social and often have dinner with our staff and volunteers...you will be able to try Karen jungle food as well ;)

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    A little more information

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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