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Hard work since 2002 has brought us to where we are today - a successful concept on Koh Lanta with a unique approach and a different “way of thinking” than other places. A few things make us stand out from the crowd:
1. Our COMPASSION for animals in distress on the island. Our profits go to the animal welfare charity that the owner founded.
2. Our true PASSION for food and a desire to create a laid-back, and welcoming atmosphere for people from all around the world.
Our place consists of:
- A professional and fun open-air creative Thai Cooking School with cocktail classes (with a swimming pool)
*** Highly recommended in worldwide guide books and online
- Animal Welfare center and recovery, adoption
Junie, is owner of this business and is also the founder of the registered animal welfare charity on the island. The profits from the business goes to her registered animal charity, where thousands of cats and dogs have been rescued, sterilized, given lifesaving medical care and also found loving homes all over the world.
By volunteering with us, YOU help to support the work of our Animal welfare centre, get to know more about the Thai culture, the people, the amazing food, also socializing with other volunteers and Thai staff at our animal welfare centre.
We accept volunteers of 25 yrs and up. (Can do exceptions if your qualifications are a perfect match)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Teaching
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn the secrets of the Thai cuisine, and will be working close with Thai people.
We are a small team, so you will be part of “the family” We have regular social get togethers, either that be onsite or going out to local bars/restaurants/excursions.
Since you are an animal lover you will never forget the animals you meet and how you have been a part to change their lifes to the better.
Help
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:
1. Dog trainee (positive re-enforcement only) Don’t get confused… as we support the animal charity we are looking for a volunteer for this position also. It would be great if you can inform what kind of experience / education you have before applying for this position. This position is open all year.
2. Animal care (rescue dogs and cats)
You have good experience handling/walking dogs in a positive way. Allot of the rescue dogs have had traumatic experiences need time to get to know new people. In this position you need to be physically fit, and not be afraid of getting your hands dirty and getting a good sweat up.. You also need tolorate heat.
2. Social media, photography, video editing (you would need your own laptop, camera and software etc.) You have a passion for the visual and a knowledge too. With this, you can help a rescue animal to get adopted to a forever home. Now isn’t that rewarding? This position is open all year.
In all positions you need to have a passion for animals and be very comfortable around dogs and cats, that might be scared because of former abuse. There will be rescue animals where we conduct the cooking and cocktail classes. Because of this, you can’t have animal allergies.
- You understand that you will be committed to stay for the time we have agreed on. By not doing so, you are putting us in a very hard position, which results in letting the animals down that we care for. Unfortunately, we have been let down by several workaways, we truly hope that won’t be you!
- You understand that this is working holiday, but very rewarding as well ;o)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer a daily fixed rate for food allowance for volunteers. There is a weekly fresh market once a week right next door, and convenience/food offer a fixed /veggie shops close by.
The accommodation is in an enclosed secure area with maybe other volunteers. Each room accommodates 2 people and a bathroom with “climate temperature” shower and a Thai western style toilet (see picture cartoon) The rooms have mosquito nets, fans and two sets a bedding which you are responsible to clean yourself (laundry service on the island is very cheap). The rooms will be clean of course when you arrive, but you have to keep them clean yourself. Not doing so will attract bugs. There is a shared kitchen / with table, comfy chairs and hammocks, fridge and cooking stations. It’s important that you clean after yourself.
*Also in the enclosed area we have a longterm cat recovery (8 large cages with usually 1 cat in each cage). This is cleaned twice daily by the welfares vet nurses, so there is no smell. On the positive side you have the opportunity to give them cuddles as long as you follow the procedures. Since the accommodation is onsite with the animal welfare, you will have to be tolerant with some animal noise.
We want to honest about the accommodation, we have had more than 500 volunteers staying with us that are very happy with this and the atmosphere. Then there are some who have too high or “wrong” expectations that are not. So please be honest with yourself what you want. The rooms are not like a 4 star hotel, so if you are looking for that you should apply somewhere else.
The kitchen is also shared with staff from the animal charity, so you will have a good opportunity to get know Thai locals as well, all sharing the same passion – animals and FOOD!
What else ...
There are motorbikes and bicycles for rent, so you can easily discover this great Island on your free time. Other things to do: Lanta is a diving paradise! Snorkeling trips, Biking, Yoga, Meditation, Joging on the beach, doggie walks at our animal shelter, and enjoying the laid back atmosphere. Luckily Lanta is not over populated with charter tourists like Phuket and Koh Samui. Keep in mind that it is a tropical country so the heat can be intense and humid, particularly between 11.00 and 16.00.
Travel / health insurance is compulsory when volunteering with us!
Please read all details above again - twice, and carefully, before you contact us. If this is not for you, maybe you know some one that's just the right person?
~Sorry if we do not reply to you! We get dozens of emails each day and can only reply to the ones who fit our schedule!~
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Very friendly and the cooking students loved him.
Would absolutely recommend having Jack as a Workaway
The staff and other volunteers were all very welcoming, it felt like being apart of a big family. The work was rewarding and the settings were homely.
Thank you so much to Junie & Noi for providing such a wonderful volunteering experience. I hope to return one… read more
Thank you so much guys!
We had to take care of the dogs and cats. The main task was walking the different dogs (around 50 dogs in total).
This experience was UNFORGETABLE. The place is very structured and organized. They have vets staff that heal and sterilize the animals when they come there.
Lovely… read more
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Very friendly and the cooking students loved him.
Would absolutely recommend having Jack as a Workaway
The staff and other volunteers were all very welcoming, it felt like being apart of a big family. The work was rewarding and the settings were homely.
Thank you so much to Junie & Noi for providing such a wonderful volunteering experience. I hope to return one… read more
Thank you so much guys!
We had to take care of the dogs and cats. The main task was walking the different dogs (around 50 dogs in total).
This experience was UNFORGETABLE. The place is very structured and organized. They have vets staff that heal and sterilize the animals when they come there.
Lovely… read more
Aimee was so passionate with the rescue animals, and we really appreciate her input with wines. she held two wine tasting sessions which everyone really enjoyed and learned allot from.
Joe was a sunshine and gave inspiration… read more
We both had an amazing time, and wish we could have stayed longer. I was mostly walking dogs, there are plenty of them and they are all characters! It was great getting to know them,… read more
We had a very nice experience in the animal welfare, we want to give thanks to all the staff for their high qualification doing this work. The love for the animals is always very present, they are so legal, with well managed schedules and neccesary rules.
We get involved in a very comfortable atmosphere doing this work.… read more
They arrived at our accommodation the following day and intended to start work the day after. They came into the Centre for a walk and talk/introduction of the centre ready for them to start volunteering on the Cat package the next day.
They decided, after giving us no… read more
They even wrote an and of placement report which I could hand on to our next volunteers.
We loved having you… read more
They both helped us out in the restaurant and they both quickly learned the role. They were both excellent with our customers and got on very well with out… read more
From the first moment he arrived we knew he would be a great help here . He was mainly helping with our animals and in the garden, which was a fantastic help to… read more
We hope to see you back in Lanta again one day.
They were both fantastic with customers and got on… read more
We volunteered here for three months at the start of the year and had a great time. The work is straightforward but varied and fun and the staff are a great pleasure to work with. The place itself is beautiful and down to a lot of hard work and passion from the owner.
There's 21… read more
Both quickly adapted to the job roles and understood what was asked of them. Josh’s background is a chef so it was great to have him around, especially as Christmas when we were very busy. Jay was… read more
From the first moment she arrived we could see she was a shining light. She quickly picked up what was asked of her. Having worked in bars and restaurants in the USA, Christina took to the role effortlessly.
Christina was… read more
Andrea has a lovely warm personality and is great with tourists. She is a fast learner and easily adapted to any task that was asked of her.
Micah is very skilled and can put his hand to any task. He helped repair all of… read more
Right from the start it was clear that Fabio had a wonderful warm personality and was fantastic in reception with our customers. He was very professional and… read more
Nicolas helped us in reception and Carolina in the restaurant. Being from Chile they both have a lovely warm personality and were… read more
She was so fond of the animals that all of her Facebook and Instagram pictures were of the animals!
She is such a lover of… read more
