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Volunteering at Soi Dog

Soi Dog welcomes volunteers from all over the world to its sanctuary in Phuket, Thailand. Volunteers play a hugely important role in the socialisation of the animals in our care, in preparation of them becoming adoptable.

Equally as important is the fact that most of the 1400+ dogs here love to walk and get some quality time out of the run environment they inhabit on a daily basis. And our 160+ resident cats also love the attention of visitors and volunteers alike. Enrichment for the animals is one of the key factors to maintaining their wellbeing and for dogs who spend most of their lives sharing a large enclosure with up to 25 other dogs, the time they get outside of the enclosure is so valuable to them.

The drop down menus below give you information on what it is like to volunteer at Soi Dog, what it’s like in Phuket and the area local to the Soi Dog sanctuary, and many other pointers about the volunteer experience with us.

Please note: The minimum length of stay for new volunteers is two days. 

 

We are consistently ranked highly on Trip Advisor as one of the best places to visit in Phuket. We welcome over 1000 volunteers every year. There’s something here for everyone. Whether you like the rough and tumble of the main dog runs, the peace and tranquility of the senior dog runs, the feline touch in our cattery or the sheer cuteness of our younger dogs – you can be sure to find some amazing animals to spend your time with here at Soi Dog.

 

 

High season in Thailand runs from December to April. During this period, we are often blessed with many volunteers. As we can only accommodate up to 60 volunteers at any one time, it is often worthwhile to consider coming during the low season, when the weather is often just as good but the need for volunteers is that much greater.

If you are flexible on when you can volunteer, please consider booking during the period from May to November. Rates for guesthouses are often lower and there are many other benefits to visiting at this time of year.

If you simply can’t wait any longer, click the link below to get started.

So, what are you waiting for?

Get over to Soi Dog Foundation and enjoy the experience of a lifetime!