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So you have decided to make Sri Lanka your next vacation destination, and you are thinking about volunteering at an elephant conservation sanctuary. Whether you are someone with veterinary medical experience or just like animals and wildlife, or enjoy volunteer work, volunteerism at an elephant conservation sanctuary is the best option.

Although elephants are the largest land animal on the planet, they are an endangered species. The Sri Lankan elephant has faced many threats in recent years. Land mines, loss of habitat, illegal poaching, and the never-ending human-elephant conflict appear to be the main threats to these majestic beasts which once roamed the island freely.

If you love wildlife and want to make a difference, you can volunteer as an elephant caregiver in Sri Lanka. But there’s much more you get through this experience.

Taking care of elephants has been an uphill battle for Sri Lankan authorities. Every year hundreds of elephants die or become wounded in Sri Lanka due to human activities.

Would you like to help wounded or orphaned animals this summer? Do your part to help a species nearing extinction during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Volunteering at an elephant conservation sanctuary gives you the great opportunity to help contribute to saving the endangered Asian Elephants.

Are you an animal lover who would like to learn some new skills and be open to new experiences? Learn how elephants and their habitats are taken care of, along with how day-to-day things are done in this part of the world. The volunteering programs at elephant conservation sanctuaries provide you with the opportunity to learn from professional elephant caregivers and other workers.

Did you know that volunteering experience will enrich your CV, especially if you are working in the veterinary field? It might also give you a competitive edge in your college admissions. Volunteering helps you amass a specific skill set that you might not gain otherwise.

Volunteering for an elephant conservation project will provide you with the opportunity to meet like-minded people, both fellow volunteer enthusiasts as well as locals. Get acquainted with volunteers from all over the world with a shared passion for conserving these majestic tuskers.

If you visit Sri Lanka for sightseeing activities, it would only enable you to observe the local culture from afar. Getting involved with activities like volunteering gives you much greater insights into the local culture and day-to-day life.

On the other hand, living as a local would be a significant cost-cutting if you are travelling on a budget. Luxury Holiday Asia will provide you with an authentic Sri Lankan experience during your volunteering days.

Elephants are a rare species that can only be seen in Africa and some parts of Asia. Becoming a volunteer at an elephant conservation sanctuary is a unique opportunity to have fun while aiding the Sri Lankan government in the conservation of wildlife.

The opportunity to help an injured elephant and earn their gratitude and affection is priceless. On the other hand, you can take countless selfies with elephants on your social media to impress your family and friends.

Travelling across borders for your holiday is cool, but what’s cooler is making your holiday meaningful through giving back. And there is no better way to add more meaning to your holiday and make an impact through volunteerism.

The sanctuary highly values volunteers. Local and foreign volunteers have always played a pivotal role in running the organization. Every year volunteers from all over the world get together and do their part for the elephants.

So let’s look at what you need to become a volunteer at an elephant conservation sanctuary. The candidate must have the following requirements.

• Over 18 years of age.
• Should have a suitable insurance policy for safety purposes. Kindly note that a copy of the insurance cover must be submitted before participating in the volunteer program.
• Both male and female volunteers must adhere to the dress code. (Volunteer- T-Shirt & Trouser or a Three Quarter trouser)
• All volunteers must mark their attendance in the “Volunteer Attendance Register” at the beginning and the end of each day’s shift.

Currently, the sanctuary offers 2 volunteer programs which are open for both locals and tourists.

1. The Veterinary assistant: The working hours are from 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM. All veterinary volunteers must possess the following qualifications;

• Be a graduate or an undergraduate in animal science, veterinary, or a similar field.
• Have a secondary education in animal science, veterinary, or a similar field.
• Work experience in the fields of animal science or veterinary.

2. The volunteer Field Work Program: Special qualification or prior experience is not mandatory to participate in this program. However, the program will best suit volunteer tourism enthusiasts and animal professionals. The working hours are from 7.30 AM to 4.30 PM.

During your time at the place, you will be able to closely interact with elephants. Make new friends with little jumbos as you help the staff there with their day-to-day maintenance tasks. From accommodation to food you will receive everything you need, and you can enjoy all the facilities available too. Not only that, at the end of the program, you can walk away with a certification for completing the program, along with the satisfaction of helping to make a difference.

Like to join a volunteer program to help Sri Lankan Asian elephants? Get in touch with us. We will take care of the entire application process on your behalf. We will guide you through the entire process and ensure a smooth volunteering experience at the sanctuary.

Call us now and begin your registration process today itself!