550+ rescued dogs. 10 staff. Not enough hours in the day. Volunteer at Saved Souls Animal Shelter in Thailand and help us give every animal the care, love and second chance they deserve

irst, a huge thank you.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us and helping the hundreds of animals at Saved Souls Animal Shelter. The hard work and dedication of our volunteers is absolutely essential to what we do — and brings real hope to the 550+ dogs and 45 cats in our care.

Witnessing injured or sick animals can be emotionally challenging, but know this: the difference you make will last forever, both in your heart and in theirs.

Who We Are

Saved Souls Foundation is a registered non-profit animal charity in North Eastern Thailand, founded in 2010. We shelter over 550 dogs and 45 cats — rescued from abuse, the streets, the illegal dog meat trade, or simply abandoned with nowhere else to go. Among them are approximately 80 special needs dogs, paralyzed or amputated after road accidents, or living with blindness. We are one of the very few shelters in Thailand that opens its doors to disabled animals, because we believe every soul deserves a chance.

With only 8 keepers for over 500 animals, our staff is stretched beyond capacity. Volunteers are not optional — they are the backbone of the care we provide.

Your Responsibilities

• Daily care: Clean enclosures, wash bowls and feed 550+ dogs and cats every morning alongside our staff
• Socialization & training: Spend time with dogs and cats of all temperaments — from playful and friendly to fearful and shy. Practice basic lead training and commands to improve their chances of adoption
• Special needs care: Help our paralyzed and disabled dogs exercise using donated wheelchairs, assist with physiotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions in our dedicated therapy pool
• Health monitoring: Act as an extra pair of eyes — report any changes in behavior or signs of illness to our vet team immediately
• Content creation: Photographers, videographers and social media enthusiasts are encouraged to capture shelter life and share content to boost our visibility and adoption rates

What We're Looking For

This is rewarding but genuinely demanding work. Loving animals is essential — but it's only the starting point. We need volunteers who are:

• Independent and proactive — your daily schedule will largely be unsupervised after initial training
• Resilient — able to remain calm in emotionally difficult situations involving sick or injured animals
• Open-minded and flexible — we operate with limited funding and may not do things the way you expect
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hot, humid environment
• Willing to get dirty — grooming, cleaning, muddy trail walks and more are all part of the job

Requirements:

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Good physical health and energy
• Basic English communication skills
• Minimum commitment: 2 weeks
• Valid travel insurance (mandatory)
• Recommended vaccinations before arrival: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Rabies — please consult your doctor

What We Offer You

• Full training provided on arrival
• Accommodation in our shared volunteer house (gender-separated) or private bungalows
• Breakfast and lunch included daily (vegetarian)
• Communal dinner — we provide the ingredients, you cook together!
• Access to our swimming pool, free WiFi and washing machines
• An experience that will stay with you for life

The shelter is located 40 minutes from Khon Kaen City, accessible by taxi (±350 baht) or motorbike rental.