General Volunteer/Phana Monkey Project

Volunteering overseas is a wonderful way to get to know a country, culture and people in a much more meaningful way. It also provides close encounters with a variety of exotic plants and animals. Volunteer in Thailand to expand your horizons and make a difference while gaining valuable work experience.

Position Overview:

Phana Monkey Project promotes the welfare of Wild Long-Tailed Macaques in Phana, a village in Amnat Charoen province, northeast Thailand.

The Phana Monkey Project encourages and facilitates research to aid in the effort to protect the macaques in an area renowned for its 300 year-old Buddhist monastery as well as its "monkey forest."

Please visit our website to get information and this as well as other volunteer opportunities. 

Responsibilites: 

• Volunteers can assist with data collection on behalf of the project and also assist qualified researchers.
• No particular qualifications or skills are needed for the collection of this data other than patience, good observational skills and the ability to record data accurately.

Costs: 

• The project costs 5,200 Thai Baht per month (approx. £115) which includes accommodation in the research centre or nearby homestays.
• Volunteers can find cheap and delicious food at small restaurants and food stalls in the village.

To Apply: 

If you have any questions or want to apply please visit our website and then contact host organisation directly. The Phana Monkey Project is listed on page four of Volunteer Thailand pages.