Chiang Mai, Thailand
Volunteer in Chiang Mai
Live and work with traditional elephant-keeping communities in the lush mountain forests of Northern Thailand.
Our Chiang Mai research station offers the incredible opportunity to observe elephants in their natural habitat. You will contribute to vital conservation efforts that are aimed at promoting ethical elephant tourism and establishing a viable, sustainable ecotourism program in the local community.
Critical science
You'll contribute to vital conservation research targeted at protecting the earth's most valuable ecosystems.
Ethical engagement
Using the UN's SDGs as a framework, we've made a commitment to positive, constructive and sustainable impact.
Beautiful adventures
You'll spend your days exploring some of the world's most breathtaking, exhilarating and remote wildernesses.
Chiang Mai volunteer projects
Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.
GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to GBPÂ 5,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 30 Nov.
Included in your program, at no extra cost
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Learn traditional Karen cooking
Connect with the Karen people's culture
Forage for forest medicine with a village elder
Visit Thailand's highest peak
Explore Thailand's elegant and mysterious waterfalls
See amazing biodiversity on a night trek
Take a sunrise hike up Two Tree Hill
Sleep under the stars alongside Asian elephants
