The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) established its rescue centre on the grounds of Kao Look Chang Buddhist temple in mid 2001. Since the beginning of 2006, WFFT has been engaged in a new project to restore the local forests to their original condition for the purpose of wildlife rehabilitation and to use the project as an educational tool to promote awareness and respect for forests and their wildlife inhabitants.

Volunteer Duties We require assistance with basic nursery and forest restoration plot duties, typically including the following: seed collecting and phenology trail monitoring germination monitoring & record keeping assisting with nursery work, e.g. seed treatment and potting seedlings site preparation and after care; weeding, watering and fertilising digging holes and planting trees (seasonal June-Aug) growth rate monitoring & record keeping preparation and delivery of educational materials in English to students from international schools nursery maintenance

The types and variety of duties will depend largely on the duration of stay of each volunteer and number and skills of volunteers participating.  Some of the work is also seasonal and dependent upon available resources on-site at the time.

Depending upon specific requirements and number of volunteers, it may also be possible for participants on this project to help out with animal care duties at the wildlife rescue centre.

Your stay will provide you with an insight into the methods of forest restoration and wildlife rehabilitation as well as the issues surrounding the inter-dependence of forests on their wildlife and of wildlife on their forests.

Volunteer requirements
Volunteers with enthusiasm, team spirit, and who are fit enough to work hard in a hot and humid climate are desired to assist with the forest restoration project for wildlife rehabilitation.  No forestry, botany, biology or ecology experience is necessary, although representatives from relevant fields are more than welcome to contribute to the team. The ability to climb trees to collect hard-to-reach seeds and fruits is a bonus!

We are looking for max 2 volunteers throughout the year, excluding planting season (late June to early August), where we can accept up to 8 volunteers at one time.

The working language for overseas volunteers is English, but Thai-speakers are also welcome.  Hence the ability to communicate in one or both of these languages is a requirement.

Duration
We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 weeks, except during the planting season when we will accept volunteers for as little as 5 days.  There is no maximum limitation on the tenure; volunteers at WFFT in the past have stayed up to 6 months.

Volunteers at WFFT are people willing to contribute their time and support for the benefit of habitat and wildlife conservation.  Those that wish to learn about environmental issues in tropical countries and want to help out during all or part of their trip to Southeast Asia.

As usual, the volunteer fee covers the cost of meals and accommodation as well as a small donation towards the running of the project.

Application
You can ask for additional information about our projects, including conditions for volunteering and costs. If you are interested in a volunteer position, please send an e-mail or letter of motivation via email to volunteer@wfft.org explaining your interest in the project, a brief paragraph about yourself and your proposed length of stay.

Prices to volunteer with forest restoration are:

One week participation - 300 euros

Two weeks participation - 400 euros

Three weeks participation - 552 euros

Four weeks participation -673 euros
Five weeks participation - 783 euros

Six weeks participation - 824 euros

Seven weeks participation - 934 euros

Eight weeks participation - 1098 euros

Nine weeks participation - 1208 euros

Ten weeks participation - 1318 euros

Eleven weeks participation - 1428 euros

Twelve weeks participation - 1538 euros

Above twelve weeks participation - 110 euros per extra week

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