Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Thai Elephant Volunteer Program Launch in 2009
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Welcome to the GVI Thailand Environmental Project blog, where you will be able to find out the latest news on our project helping a local community return rescued elephants into the forest.
Global Vision International (GVI) is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with over 150 project partners in over 30 countries, provides opportunities for volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development.
Facts and figures
- 1 Family of 5 elephants rescued and living in natural habitat
- 1,302 hours of Foraging and Socializing in the Forest (directly observed and recorded)
- 261.5 hours of free English lessons in the community
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Quotes from the field
"An incredible experience. Volunteering with elephants is one of the best experiences in my life, to see the elephants in their natural environment was something I will never forget."
Rob Smith, UK, May 2010 Volunteer
"The Karen people were extremely friendly and our host family made us feel very welcome. The highlight of the trip though was taking a short trek into the jungle and being able to witness the elephants roaming free in their natural habitat, overall it was a great experience and definitely something I would do again."
Danny Keagan, UK, May 2010 Volunteeer
Rob Smith, UK, May 2010 Volunteer
"The Karen people were extremely friendly and our host family made us feel very welcome. The highlight of the trip though was taking a short trek into the jungle and being able to witness the elephants roaming free in their natural habitat, overall it was a great experience and definitely something I would do again."
Danny Keagan, UK, May 2010 Volunteeer
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