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I'm an Australian expat and I've lived in Thailand permanently since 2008. I started helping homeless dogs and cats living on the streets in August 2015 and I now have a small sanctuary where 90+ cats and five dogs live. It's a lot of work taking care of so many animals so I need devoted and genuine volunteers who love both cats and dogs and who are prepared to do everything and anything to help keep my cats and dogs healthy, safe and happy.
Please only apply to volunteer at my sanctuary if you absolutely love both cats and dogs with all your heart. I need people who can handle both cats and dogs and not be afraid of either of them.
A calm and relaxed approach to the work and taking time to enjoy being with my cats and dogs is the best way to volunteer at my sanctuary.
Since my sanctuary is small, I only need either one person or a couple to work with me only in the mornings. Where I live is like a retirement village and there is not really any nightlife, so the volunteer position is not really suited to people wanting to meet other travelers. I don't socialize myself much either. All animal lovers are welcome to apply but just be mindful that you may spend a lot of the time on your own.
I do not provide my volunteers with food. There is a small kitchen in my apartment where you will stay that is equipped with everything you need to cook your own simple meals. There are mini supermarkets locally and giant supermarkets in the town of Ban Phe. There are many inexpensive restaurants, Thai kitchens and food carts in the area.
My sanctuary is about two kilometers from my apartment so you will need to ride bicycle/s to the sanctuary or you can hire a motor bike locally.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helping at my sanctuary you will have an opportunity to stay in a mostly Thai holiday destination where the are not so many international tourists. You can learn from my experience of living in the country. You will meet some local people and also other expats who live here. Thai language study materials, history and culture books can me made available if you would like to do some study about Thailand.
Help
The minimum and maximum time to volunteer is two weeks.
Day One: Please aim to arrive around midday. I'll pick you up from the bus station in Ban Phe, take you to the apartment to drop your bags and show you how everything works, then on a short tour of the sanctuary and the local area. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in.
Days Two to Thirteen: Work in the mornings from 9.00 to 12.00 for the first five days, take a break for one or two days and then work until departure day.
Day Fourteen: Depart in the morning and I'll give you a ride to the bus station.
The work is divided between me and volunteers and includes:
Feeding
Prepare food for the cats and dogs, feed them and clean up after they've finished.
Cleaning
Clean the areas where the cats and dogs live to get rid of pathogens that can cause disease. This requires scrubbing of concrete areas, floors, furniture and other surfaces with diluted bleach, so you will need to wear old clothes, protective foot wear and gloves. Volunteers also need to clear the cats and dogs areas of poop.
Grooming
Clean the cats' ears and brush the cats to remove loose fur. Shower the dogs if necessary.
Give the animals love and attention
Spend time with the cats and dogs to pat, cuddle and play with them. If time allows, I will transport volunteers and one or two dogs at a time to the beach for walks.
Medicate
If you are comfortable with it, I can teach volunteers how medicate the animals who need daily medication or other treatments.
Gardening and Maintenance
Volunteers will also help with gardening and small maintenance jobs if necessary.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A single person or a couple stay in my studio apartment on the beach front. Volunteers do not share the apartment with anyone else. If you've been on the road for a while, staying in budget accommodation or shared accommodation, my apartment is a wonderful place for you to stay and relax. There is a large swimming pool, sauna and gym in the apartment building.
There is a small kitchen in my apartment that is equipped with everything you need to cook your own simple meals. There are mini supermarkets locally and giant supermarkets in the town of Ban Phe. There are many inexpensive restaurants, Thai kitchens and food carts in the area.
Internet is available.
My apartment and animal sanctuary must be kept clean, tidy and with positive energy at all times.What else ...
How to get here:
Ban Phe, Rayong is 200 kilometers east from Bangkok. Buses leave from Ekkamai bus station and take four hours to get to Ban Phe. It is recommended that you take a big bus because although there are more mini vans travelling to Ban Phe, these are uncomfortable for the long ride and not as safe as the big buses. I will pick you up when you arrive at the station. The Bolt taxi service is also available in the area, so another option is to get a bus to Rayong City bus station and then a Bolt taxi to the apartment where you'll stay and I'll meet you there.
The area where the apartment is located:
With the beach across the street from where you'll stay, you can swim in the ocean or sit in a deck chair in the sun or shade by the sea. There are restaurants and bars along the beach front, but not much nightlife. The local temple is a short push bike ride and has a market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are mini supermarkets, coffee shops, an Italian restaurant, an Indian restaurant, ATM machines and pharmacies locally and anything you need is easily available. The town of Ban Phe is six kilometers away and from there you can take a ferry to the tourist island of Kho Samet for a day trip. Local buses known as sawngtaos (like a pick-up truck) go to the big city of Rayong where there are many shopping malls, markets, coffee shops and international restaurants. The whole area is safe, convenient and comfortable and volunteers really enjoy their stay in Ban Phe, Rayong.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Three to four hours a day for five or six days a week.
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Thank you for warming my heart! ❤️ Without a doubt, I enjoyed working with you and all the little dudes and girls around. Even though I had to sweat my ass off every day, I came in every day without any resistance in my heart.
Thank you for this opportunity; it brings me a lot of pleasure and a big smile that will last a while. ❤️… read more
Our time with you was unforgettable and we are counting down the days until we return.
Thank you for all you do for your animals, the care and love you provide is unique.
We won’t ever forget any of the gang and know how much… read more
Michele is fantastic, really strong woman that manage alone a big number of… read more
The work I was doing there was a pleasure as all of the animals are superfriendly and easy to take care of. The house is situated in a very quiet area and it's equipped with everythng you need. You may be wondering about the cold water shower but with the hot weather… read more