It is amazing to work as a
volunteer at this wonderful Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Which has given home
for over 80 (including baby elephants who have been born here) orphaned,injured
or rescued wild elephants.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage and breeding sanctuary for rescued,injured or abused wild elephants which is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation on a 25-acre (10 ha) coconut plantation on the Maha Oya river. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned elephants found in the jungle. As of 2019, there are 86 elephants and there are 48 mahouts who take care of the elephants.The orphanage is very popular among local and foreign tourists. The main attraction is the opportunity to observe the bathing elephants from the broad river bank as the herd interacts socially,bathing and playing.
Start date
- Available
all year round. Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start
and finish dates.
Duration - From 1
week up to 3 months, Can arrange elephant experience for 1-2 days for short
visitors.
Requirements - No
qualifications needed, just a big heart and a love of elephants!
Arrival
airport - Colombo ( CMB )
Project fee - See prices
We're now offering a 10% discount on group
bookings of 2 people or more!
What's included:
ü Pinnawala
Orphanage Charges
ü Arranging
your Program
ü Meeting
you at the nearest airport/station(airport pick up)
ü All
accommodation
ü Food(All 3
meals a day)
ü In-country
team support and backup(from the very beginning to the last day of the
project,In country manager will assist volunteers by supporting them.
ü 24-hr
emergency support
ü Free
volunteer t shirts
ü Sim card
ü Sightseeing
activities (these are arranged for you, but not always paid for).
ü One hour
Ayurveda body massage with herbal oils
You need to organize:-
ü Flights ü Visa ü Basic
Travel Insurance ü Return
transfer to the airport.
Visa information
Securing a tourist
visa is the volunteer's responsibility and we require all volunteers to obtain
a tourist visa before departing for Sri Lanka.You can apply visa online.Much
information can be learned online by searching out Sri Lanka's embassy or
consulate.
What to bring: Volunteers should be sure to bring working boots, gloves,
sunscreen, a camera, towel, , flashlight/torch, mosquito repellent, an ordinary
mobile phone to use a Sri Lankan sim card as well as comfortable clothes and
shoes that you won't mind getting dirty and/or wet. Typically volunteers and
staff wear shorts and t-shirts into the water.
Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ElephantVolunteerPinnawala
Reasons
to Volunteer Abroad:
See the world with a purpose
Some travelers are content partying their way around the
world. You, however, are looking for a more substantial experience.
Volunteering not only gives you the opportunity to give back, it gives you
something to do, somewhere to go, and somewhere to stay. You'll still have
plenty of time for exploring local ruins or having a lager down at the pub. But
one word of warning, don't set out to change the world — you'll be disappointed
to learn that the world doesn't necessarily need changing. The best goal is to
challenge yourself everyday, test your patience, and open your mind and heart.
Build your Resume
Many
employers value volunteerism above all else. If you have volunteerism on your
resume it shows that you are flexible, patient and committed.
An unforgettable experience!
Application process -
Send
us an e-mail to volunteerpinnawala@yahoo.com if you want more info and how to
apply.
Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ElephantVolunteerPinnawala
Contact us-
E-mail - volunteerpinnawala@yahoo.com
Foreign project coordinators are welcome!
