Volunteer ExperiencesWhat do others say about
volunteering at the WFFT?
read Jill's report March 2006 here
or click here for the story of Olivier, a French volunteer.
Find here more stories of ex-volunteers
Pictures for (ex-)volunteers here
Pictures from and for volunteers made at the center here! NEW
Volunteer FAQ's-
The answers to all kinds of questions about volunteering.
Click here. or go to Wildlife Volunteers!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Wildlife Friends of Thailand / Gibbon Rehabilitation Center. We work with many species of native animals, predominantly primates such as gibbons, various species of macaques, langurs and lorises, but also including elephants, bears, tigers, civets and birds.We currently operate 3 projects in Thailand that paying volunteers can participate in. Short and long-term stays are possible; however, volunteers are required to make a minimum commitment of three weeks. As a general rule, stays less than 3 weeks are not permitted.
WFT volunteers are required to make a cash donation to the project they participate in; these contributions are essential to keep the projects running and to allow us to embark on new projects and keep on expanding so we can help even more animals in need. However, this requirement may be waived under special circumstances. For instance, the rescue center is in constant need of clinical equipment and medicines. In lieu of this type of donation, we would not require you to make any additional payment, although the exact details of such an agreement would need to be discussed before your stay. For veterinary professionals with experience in wild animal medicine the fee can also be waived. We will also waive the volunteer fee for doctoral students and professionals in specific fields (zoology, biology, animal behaviour, veterinary medicine), but only when needed.
Once again, thank you for your interest in our organization and projects. You can ask for additional information about our projects, including conditions for volunteering and costs. If you are interested in a volunteer position with the Wildlife Friends of Thailand, 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.
Yours sincerely,
Edwin Wiek / WFFT
Founder and Director