Volunteer Program in
Thailand
Thailand is the country everyone wants to visit, and for a good reason. It's the type of place that draws you back again and again, mostly because it has so much to do. Thailand offers experiences you can't find anywhere else in the world.
Overview
Contribute to meaningful work while volunteering in Thailand
Embark on a meaningful adventure in Thailand, where volunteering opportunities in the stunning regions of the Chiang Mai await. These programs offer a unique blend of cultural immersion, community service, and personal growth, all while exploring one of the most vibrant and diverse countries in the world.
By volunteering in Thailand with iVolunteer, you’ll make an important contribution through hands-on, meaningful work. Because we collaborate with local organisations to really understand the needs on the ground, you can be confident that your impact will be felt long after your volunteer period.
Types of volunteer work offered by iVolunteer in Thailand
At iVolunteer, we offer a diverse range of volunteer programs designed to suit various interests and skills, providing meaningful ways to give back to the community. Whether you're passionate about education, community development, environmental conservation, or empowering underprivileged groups, our programs offer the perfect opportunity to make a difference. Join us in our mission to create positive change while gaining valuable experiences and insights into different cultures and social issues.
Programs we offer :-
Child Care: Volunteers assist in daily care, education, and support for children from underprivileged communities. Activities include meal preparation, helping with hygiene, and providing basic English lessons.
Teaching Projects: Volunteers contribute to the education of students by teaching subjects like English, Math, Computers, and creative arts. They also assist in lesson planning and provide extra classes for students needing individual attention.
Monk Teaching: Volunteers teach English, Math, social skills, and arts to young monks. This project offers a unique cultural experience and an opportunity to engage deeply with Buddhist teachings and traditions.
Locations
Where Does iVolunteer Work?
iVolunteer operates in Chiang Mai, Thailand, providing a range of volunteering opportunities in various communities. Volunteers work in diverse environments, from local schools to monk teaching centers, allowing them to engage with different aspects of Thai culture and society. The projects are designed to have a positive impact on the communities served while providing volunteers with meaningful experiences.
Program Highlights
The Thailand Volunteer Program is set in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Chiang Mai. This program offers a range of impactful activities that cater to various community needs. Volunteers can engage in Child Care, providing essential support to children from underprivileged backgrounds, including educational activities and basic daily care. The Teaching Projects involve instructing students in subjects like English, Math, and Computers, helping to improve their academic performance and future opportunities. Additionally, the unique Monk Teaching program allows volunteers to teach young monks, offering a deep cultural exchange and an insight into Buddhist practices. These projects not only address significant educational and social issues but also provide volunteers with an enriching cultural experience in one of Thailand's most beautiful and historic regions.
Features
After knowing why you should see yourself making a volunteer trip, as compared to any other type of travel, here are some features that make it a safe, immensely enjoyable and memorable experience.
Safety features
Your safety and well-being is the top priority when you are travelling to another country.
For this, we use our experience since the year 2000 to make it one of the safest forms of
travel you can undertake:
• Everything is pre-organised for you from the time you arrive until the time you complete the
program. Journey with complete peace of mind.
• Safe, licenced drivers and registered vehicles used for all your road transportation.
• We are always with you, during trips, transfers and your project activities.
• Hygienic meals of home-like local cuisine (as included in your plan) for proper nutrition.
• We prepare you really well for your travel and volunteer experiences from before you start the
program until the completion of the program.
• With us, your family can feel safe because they can reach you through multiple team members that
are with you or looking out for you.
Convenience features
A volunteer program needs to be well designed and organised to make sure that even if
you are volunteering or visiting the country for the first time, you can focus on enjoying
your time there and make the maximum positive impact possible.
• Pre-arranged accommodation throughout the program with other international volunteers.
• 3 meals per day as per local cuisine (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for the entire duration of the
program.
• Free wi-fi at the accommodation to stay in touch with family and friends.
• The regular presence of our trained staff to help you at your volunteer project guiding you on how
to plan and exe- cute your volunteer work.
Volunteering experience features
It is very possible that you are volunteering for the first time or at least volunteering in a
new country on your trip. This means that you will do better if we supported you fully
during your volunteering activities.
• We provide complete details of the project where you would be contributing. You will know why the
project exists, it's needs and the role you play as a volunteer to help in that project.
• A tailor-made volunteering activity plan for you to get started as quickly as possible and know who
you are teaching.
• We support you every day in planning activities at your project, the next day.
Travel and cultural Experience features
We believe that a good volunteering program should be fun and leave you with memora-
ble experiences. This means that your volunteer program can include trips, adventures,
workshops and cultural experiences that are delightful or hard to find.
• Optional weekend excursions to top highlights of the country or region ensure that you are getting
the best of what tourism in the area offers.
• One of the most fun elements of a country's culture is learning the basics of its language, cooking
food local style, seeing how local people live and other aspects. For this reason, we include workshops
in your volunteer program such as:-
-Visiting local families and having a meal with them.
-Learning the local dance or arts.
-Trying your hands at local cuisine.
-Learning the local language for fun and for practically using during your travels or volunteering.
Care and support features
We will speak with you daily, assist in case you need medical care or help you change
plans if something unexpected comes up.
