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14 Days | From £1,099

Rescue Paws

Volunteer with dogs in Thailand on a life changing 2 week adventure. Make a difference to the lives of stray dogs while immersing yourself in Thai culture. Help tackle the the country’s stray animal epidemic and positively impact the dogs you work with.

Rescue Paws

£149 Deposit

From £1,099

Flexible Booking Guarantee:

Rescue Paws

This is a life changing adventure to make a difference in the lives of stray dogs whilst experiencing everything that Thailand has to offer, and immersing yourself in Thai culture! During these two weeks you will join a project that aims to positively impact the lives of the dogs you work with, as well as tackling the root cause of the country’s stray animal epidemic.

Get ready to make friends for life, both in person and the furry kind. During your time at Rescue P.A.W.S you will provide daily care for the dogs which includes beach walks, feeding and play time, along with field research work and health checks. Your furry friends are waiting for you! 

Not only will you be making a real difference by volunteering with dogs, you’ll also have the opportunity to partake in one of these amazing excursions: Visit an Elephant Sanctuary, participate in a Thai cooking class and attend Monk Meditations! (one of these excursions is included in the price of your trip, but will be dependent on the dates that you join us. If you’d like to participate in all 3 excursions, you can do this in your own time!’.

This is a hands-on experience and you are guaranteed to leave the project feeling accomplished and part of a family that is making a positive impact. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Location

The Rescue P.A.W.S. clinic and kennel facilities are located on the grounds of Khao Tao Temple, a Buddhist temple that borders a long stretch of beach. 

The temple grounds and its surroundings are conducive to the healing of animals and people alike, plus the beach and ocean are perfect for rehabilitation through hydrotherapy and daily walks. 

Khao Tao is an authentic Thai village about 12 kilometres south of Hua Hin, away from the hustle and bustle of a big town, but close enough to enjoy the amenities that a city offers. 

There is a comfortable selection of local restaurants within walking distance of the clinic that offers both Thai and western food options. 

The Rescue P.A.W.S. Volunteer house is a 5 to 10 minute walk around the corner from our clinic.

Programme Highlights

Make an Impact

Make a difference in the lives of stray dogs in Thailand.

Unique Cultural Experience

Learn about Thai culture and language, medical practices and procedures, dog behaviour and training.

One Included Excursion

Such as Monk Meditation, Thai Cooking Class or Cave Temple Trip.

Explore Thailand

Explore the country's diverse landscape, sample delicious Thai cuisine, and participate in traditional cultural activities

Who can be a volunteer?

The Rescue P.A.W.S. volunteer program is open to people from all walks of life, be it trained animal care specialists, those all-together inexperienced or anyone seeking a meaningful travel experience – our only prerequisite is an enthusiastic passion for animals! Typically, eligibility requirements are:

  • Must care about animals
  • Must be 18 years of age (Those under the age of 18 must accompanied by an adult and program admission for those under 18 will be handled on a case-by-case basis)
  • Must be in good mental and physical health
  • Must provide a clean criminal background check
  • Must provide proof of rabies vaccination before arrival at Rescue P.A.W.S.
  • Must have a decent command of the English language

Rescue Paws

£149 Deposit

From £1,099

Flexible Booking Guarantee:

A day in the life of a volunteer

Your days will vary but you can expect a mixture of:

Fieldwork

You’ll learn all about stray animal behaviour and get involved in a variety of fieldwork. From taking part in feeding runs in the local area to packs that the team have have befriended over time to working with the vet team. You’ll make a positive impact by helping us on our mission to sterilise as many dogs as possible in the area.

Daily Dog Care

Caring for your furry friends is one of the most rewarding aspects of this programme, engaging with the dogs helps to build relationships with them - an important aspect of their healthy well-being. Tasks change daily depending on the needs of the animal and all volunteers are expected to maintain high standards of cleaning and animal welfare. Morning tasks range from cleaning and maintaining the kennels, feeding and play time, and taking them on their favourite walks either on the beach or lake. Afternoon activities can vary from feeding runs, parasite treatments, dog training and releasing dogs back to their packs.

Health Checks and Procedures

The Vet team will teach how to care for the dogs and you’ll  learn basic wound care as well as getting involved with weekly bathing and de-ticking sessions to maintain the health of animals!

Media

For those interested in marketing we have opportunities to help us promote our organisation by taking photos and footage of your experience as a Rescue P.A.W.S. volunteer. You will be provided with help and advice to create visually appealing content that will be used on our website and social media channels. We also encourage our volunteers to submit blog entries to our blog talking about your experience!

What's Included

Included

Not Included

Accommodation

You’ll be staying in Hua Hin.

You will be staying in a Volunteer house which is located 5 to 10 minute walk from the Volunteer clinic. The Volunteer home is a typical Thai style house that includes hot showers, western style toilets, fans and laundry facilities. You will also have full access to an equipped kitchen for the duration of your stay.

Availability

2023

Mon 23 October - Sun 5 November

£1,099

Paid in full or £1,149 with a £149 deposit.

• Available

Mon 20 November - Sun 03 December

£1,099

Paid in full or £1,149 with a £149 deposit.

• Available

Get me there... How do I sign up?

Step 1

Answer a Couple of Important Questions

This is an opportunity to tell us a little something about yourself, and why you'd like to take part in our trips. The form is 3 questions and should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Step 2

Application Review

Our team will review your application, they are dedicated to ensure we have the perfect mix of people joining us on an adventure of a lifetime. Someone will reach out to you within 12 hours to let you know if you have been successful!

Step 3

Secure Your Spot!

You're going to Thailand! Secure your place with a £149 deposit and get ready to make friends and experience paradise. Once paid you will have access to your portal with all the pre departure information you may need and our team is on hand to answer any questions.

Reviews

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Shannon

Couldn’t recommend camp thailand enough. Everything went to plan and our rep Ellie was amazing. She started as a rep and instantly became a friend, a nurse, a counsellor and a role model all at the same time. It’s scary going travelling on your own but we met such lovely people during camp. I’d definitely do it again

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Sophie

Honestly this trip was the best 20 days of my life, camp Thailand go above and beyond to make peoples dreams come true, our rep brooke was not only our mother for a few weeks but became our best of friends and it was sad when we had to go back home.

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Nathan

It was a great experience met lots of lovely people Becca and Olivia were really great and supportive throughout the whole experience would 100 percent do another camp with them.

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Dave

I went to Camp Thailand this year and it was an amazing experience, the reps were great from start to finish really made sure we had a good time. The Camp activities and places we visited were so stunning especially seeing the elephants. It was my first time solo travelling and I would 100% do it again on one of their Camp programs.

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Aaron

Best experience Ive ever had. Going to Camp Thailand was unreal. I made so many friends, taught kids in schools, looked after elephants and did some great activities. I even joined the island hopping tour at the end. So good! Hoping to do another Camp next year.

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Anna

Had such an easy booking experience and an amazing trip with camp thailand!! My group was lovely and we are all keeping in touch to meet again, I've been recommending to all my friends! They also answered all my questions so quickly over social media which was so helpful.

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