Thailand Volunteering Program

Why a Volunteer Program?

Volunteering is a beautiful way to travel with numerous benefits that are being enjoyed by tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year.

f you are looking to have fun, make a difference and do it safely then you can look forward to making a volunteering trip for the following reasons:

Experience the real culture of your destination – unmatchable by any other type of travel.
Make a difference to a community or environmental project.
Travel safely in a well-organised packaged program
Pay fair prices for trips that offer a lot of great experiences.
Visit famous highlights and nature reserves or have soft adventures.
Be a proud, 21st -century global citizen, travelling responsibly.

Why Thailand ?

Reasons Thailand Should Be Your Next Trip

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. Here are 5 reasons why Thailand is guaranteed to be a fantastic trip.

If you are around Udan Thani between November and February, you will see Red Lotus Lake burst into a field of vermillion blossoms, and the lake is 15 kilometers long. You can even take a small boat tour to be surrounded by the blooms.

For the adventure seekers or someone just wanting to try something new, Koh Tao is one of the cheapest places in the world to get your diving certificate. The dive instructors have often been on thousands of dives and ensure that you follow step-by-step procedures so that you and your buddy are safe underwater. You will experience our world from an entirely different perspective. Fish will drift within a few feet with you, the coral builds into its own painting of colour and, if you are lucky, you might even spot a blue whale. If you want to take your experience to the next level, the advanced certification offers a 30-meter dive, a wreck dive and a night dive.

If you are seeking to throw yourself into an entirely new challenge, you could visit a 10-day Silent meditation retreat. Surat Thani, in the south of Thailand, offers this experience for about 70 euro. For 10 days, you will learn how the mind, body and breath are connected. The retreat provides walking meditation, group meditation, sitting meditation and yoga in a structured daily schedule. Be prepared however, you sleep on a concrete bed with a wooden pillow, and you only receive 2 meals a day. It's a nice break from the overstimulation of daily life, and you can learn more about yourself in 10 days than you might in a lifetime. The purpose is to immerse you into the Buddha's way of life; it's a real cultural experience.

Ayutthaya is not only a park, but it's also a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll find the faces of Buddha buried in the roots of tree's, ruins of temples and palaces still standing from the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It was the second capital of Thailand for 417 years until it was destroyed by the Burmese. The Burmese troops burned the entire city, obliterating sacred shrines, chedi's and Buddha, statues. Any structures left standing were buried in the ground for centuries. If you are staying in Bangkok and seeking a day away from the hubbub, at an hour's drive, Ayutthaya Historical Park is your best bet.

If you aren’t interested in visiting a meditation retreat, there are still many ways to immerse yourself in the Buddhist culture. There are Buddha’s, temples, pagoda’s, and shrines everywhere you go. Much of the architecture is astonishing and has been standing for centuries. You can begin a spiritual journey of your own amongst the Buddhism of Thailand. Overall, wherever you go in Thailand, you will find something compelling that makes you want to keep exploring. Glamorous and mysterious, wild and safe, Thailand is a mix of everything, and it gives you an excellent travel experience that leaves you dreaming of this beautiful country long after you've left.

Thailand Volunteer Program Practical Details

Here is a sample of a 4-week volunteer program. If you want to travel for shorter or longer durations, then let us know and will give you a plan for that. Based on your budget, you can do this program in 2 forms, “Volunteering Only Program” or “Volunteer and Travel Program”.

Volunteer only Program

Volunteer and Travel Program

Day 1, Mon

Arrival at Chiang Mai International Airport and transfer to accommodation settle down

Arrival at Chiang Mai International Airport and move to accommodation settle down

Day 2, Tues

Welcome meeting and orientation start. Orientation includes talks & presentations on: • Thailand & itsculture • Social development and the role of volunteers • How to do volunteer work • Project activities • Cultural responsibility • Personal safety& Code of Conducts • General Local area • Thai Languagelessons and visit to local market.

Welcome meeting and orientation start. Orientation includes talks & presentations on: • Thailand & itsculture • Social development and the role of volunteers • How to do volunteer work • Project activities • Cultural responsibility • Personal safety& Codeof Conducts • General Localarea • Thai Languagelessons and visit to local market.

Day 3, Wed

Volunteering project work starts with the daily schedule of volunteering, cultural activities and free time. Afternoon Thai language lesson.

Day 4, Thurs

Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Thai language Lesson.

Day 5, Fri

Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Thai language Lesson

Day 6, Sat

Free Weekend.

One night/ Two day excursion to Chiang Rai

Day 7, Sun

Free Weekend.

Excursion to Chiang Rai continues. Return to Chiang Mai and overnight.

Day 8, Mon

Volunteering project continues. Late afternoon Thai cooking Class

Day 9, Tues

Volunteering in the morning. Visit a local family in the evening for learning about day to day life in Thailand and have a meal with them.

Day 10, Web

Volunteering during the day and afternoon free.

Day 11, Thurs

Volunteering during the day and afternoon free.

Day 12, Fri

Continue volunteering in the morning and afternoon for personal activities.

Day 13, Sat

Free Weekend.

Excursion to Lampang and Doi Suthep.

Day 14, Sun

Free Weekend.

Excursion to Lampang and Doi Suthep.

Day 15, Mon

Continue the volunteering project. (Departure for 2-week program participants).

Day 16-18, Tues-Thurs

Continue volunteering project.

Continue volunteering project. Start the overnight journey for Kanchanaburi and Erawan excursion.

Day 19, Fri

Continue volunteering project.

Kanchanaburi and Erawan Falls Excursion.

Day 20, Sat

Free Weekend

Visits and activities in Kanchanaburi. Overnight travel to Chiang Mai.

Day 21, Sun

Free Weekend

Arrival in Chiang Mai and rest. Free day for personal activities.

Day 22, Mon

Continue volunteering project. (Departure for 3-week program participants).

Day 23-25, Tues-Thurs

Continue Volunteering project

Day 26, Fri

Continue Volunteering project

Fly to Krabi for Krabi and Phi Phi island trip. Overnight in Krabi.

Day 27, Sat

Free Weekend.

Sightseeing in Krabi followed by different island tour.

Day 28, Sun

Free Weekend.

Krabi to Phi Phi island full day tour, return back to your hotel at Krabi.

Day 29, Mon

Departure transfer to Chiang Mai airport for the journey back home.

Departure transfer to Krabi+ airport for the journey back home.

Thailand Volunteer Program

Duration : 30 Days

Country : Thailand

Day 1, Monday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Arrival at Chiang Mai International Airport and transfer to accommodation settle down
Day 2, Tuesday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Welcome meeting and orientation starts. Orientation includes talks & presentations on: • Thailand & its culture • Social development and the role of volunteers • How to do volunteer work • Project activities • Cultural responsibility • Personal safety & Code of Conducts • General Local area • Thai Language lessons and visit to local market.
Day 3 , Wednesday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Volunteering project work starts with the daily schedule of volunteering, cultural activities and free time. Afternoon Thai language lesson.
Day 4, Thursday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Thai language Lesson.
Day 5, Friday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Thai language Lesson
- Day 6, Saturday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  One night/ Two day excursion to Chiang Rai (Travel Program)
- Day 7, Sunday
  
  Free Weekend.(Volunteer only Program)
  
  Excursion to Chiang Rai continues. Return to Chiang Mai and overnight.(Travel Program)
- Day 8, Monday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Volunteering project continues. Late afternoon Thai cooking Class
- Day 9 , Tuesday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Volunteering in the morning. Visit a local family in the evening for learning about day to day life in Thailand and have a meal with them.
- Day 10, Wednesday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Volunteering during the day and afternoon free.
- Day 11, Thursday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Volunteering during the day and afternoon free.
- Day 12, Friday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Continue volunteering in the morning and afternoon for personal activities.
- Day 13, Saturday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Excursion to Lampang and Doi Suthep. (Travel Program)
- Day 14, Sunday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Return from Lampang and Doi Suthep.(Travel Program)
- Day 15, Monday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Continue the volunteering project. (a departure for 2-week program participants).
- Day 16 - Day18, Tuesday to Thursday
  
  Continue volunteering project. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Continue volunteering project. Start the overnight journey for Kanchanaburi and Erawan excursion. (Travel Program)
- Day 19, Friday
  
  Continue volunteering project. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Kanchanaburi and Erawan Falls Excursion. (Travel Program)
- Day 20, Saturday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Visits and activities in Kanchanaburi. Overnight travel to Chiang Mai. (Travel Program)
- Day 21, Sunday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Arrival in Chiang Mai and rest. Free day for personal activities. (Travel Program)
- Day 22, Monday (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Continue volunteering project. (Departure for 3-week program participants).
- Day 23 - Day 25, Tuesday to Thursday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Continue Volunteering project
- Day 26, Friday
  
  Continue Volunteering project (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Fly to Krabi for Krabi and Phi Phi island trip. Overnight in Krabi. (Travel Program)
- Day 27 , Saturday
  
  Free Weekend (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Sightseeing in Krabi followed by different island tour. (Travel Program)
- Day 28 , Sunday
  
  Free Weekend (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Krabi to Phi Phi island full day tour, return back to your hotel at Krabi. (Travel Program)
- Day 29, Monday (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Departure transfer to Chiang Mai airport for the journey back home.

Participants can choose to travel on weekends by purchasing excursions additionally. + Please note that for the Volunteer and travel option for 4 weeks, the departure transfer is included from Krabi airport (Code—KBV). Please book your flights accordingly.

Typical Daily Schedule

Monday – Saturday
While the schedule of the day depends on the project, overall, it looks a bit like the following:

Activities Time
Breakfast at accommodation 7:00 - 8:00
Project volunteering work 8:00 - 13:00
Lunch 13:30 - 14:30
Cultural workshops- as per program schedule 15:00 - 16:00
Preparation meeting/lesson planning for the next day 16:00 - 17:00
Tea/coffee at the accommodation 17:00 - 17:30
Dinner at accommodation 19:00 - 20:00

Lunch may be offered a packed lunch or lunch at the project depending on different factors such as distance from accommodation and others. *The scheduled time table mentioned above may change due to the need of the project or any other circumstances.

Available Volunteering projects in Chiang Mai (Thailand)

Child Care

Teaching & Assistance

Monk Teaching

Weekend Excursions

These trips are packed full of beautiful sights, joyous fun and exhilarating adventure.

Included Services:

Accommodation on sharing occupancy basis for the program duration selected.
Airport pickup on arrival#
Drop off at the airport at the end of the program (Please note that 4-week participants on the Volunteer and Travel program will be dropped off at Krabi airport)
Daily return transfers between accommodation and volunteer project
All required transfers for cultural workshops and excursions (as included in the program)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner of local cuisine from the time of arrival till departure during the volunteering days and free weekends+
Activities for experiencing local culture in addition to the volunteering and optional weekend trips include
Cooking workshop to observe and learn Thai cuisine and try your hands at it yourself.
Visit the home of a local, English-speaking middle-income level family to experience their day to day life, its challenges and opportunities. Have a meal with the family for a truly authentic experience.
Learn the Thai language for fun, use during trips and volunteer work

A pre-selected and organised volunteer project based on your selection and availability including
Project introduction to get you settled at the project.
Handover session so you may continue the work from where it was left by previous volunteers.
Daily work planning to plan the next day.
Daily accompanying sta to help with translation, organising and general support.
The material used for volunteering such as pens, papers, workbooks, paint, colours or others.

Services not Included:

Any personal expenses such as tips, laundry and drinks.
Any extra meals (other than those specifically mentioned).
Personal Travel Insurance, visa etc.
Camera fees (both still and video).
International flight ticket or other flight tickets, unless otherwise mentioned.
Donation to your volunteering project is not included in this program fee and may be taken upon an individual capacity.

A thorough orientation upon arrival including various topics of local culture, personal well-being and appropriate behaviour.
Additional services for participants on the Travel and Volunteer option -
1 night, 2 day Excursions++ to
One night and two days Chiang Rai trip.
Lampang and Doi Suthep
3 night, 4 day trip to
Ayutthaya and Erawan
Krabi and Phi Phi Islands.

Services included during trips

One way Flight on the Chiang Mai – Krabi sector.
Entrance fees to monuments and sightseeing as required.
Services of English-speaking guides during sightseeing.
Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
Transport by air, trains or sleeper buses (please see excursion itineraries for more details)
All currently applicable taxes.

Arrival and Departure Procedure

Arriving into and departing from an unfamiliar country can cause stress. Especially if you are visiting the country for the first time. Read these instructions carefully and have them be known to your travel agent because at any scheduled start date we are picking up people arriving from all parts of the world to join the program.

Once we have you on the program, you can just relax because we will pick you up, no matter what time of the day it is. You will also have multiple phone numbers to reach out to, in case your flight is delayed, or you miss the connection altogether. Once you provide us with your flight details, we have you covered.
Important: please carefully note the detailed itinerary to know the arrival and departure airport for your trip and plan your flights accordingly

Arrival Procedure

Please arrive by flights that have their scheduled arrival time from 10 AM on the start date of the program until 6 AM on the following day ( Day 2) of the program. If the flight is delayed inside a reasonable time, then we will wait for you else call us, and we will come to pick you up.

Arrival pickups or flights with their scheduled arrival time outside of these hours will be charged extra.

Check in at accommodation is available from 12 noon on Day 1 of the program, even though, we attempt to have you checked in at the accommodation, as early as possible.

Please exit from departure gate and wait outside of exit gate at Jaipur International airport.

Please be advised that you will see a board with the Idex logo instead of your personal name when searching for our airport pickup representative.

Departure procedure

Airport transfer on departure is available from 8 PM on the 2nd last day of the program (for ex, Day 14, Day 21, Day 28 in case of 2 weeks, 3 weeks or 4 week programs respectively) until 10 AM on the last day of the program (for ex, Day 15, Day 22, Day 29 in case of 2 week, 3 week or 4 week programs respectively).

Departure transfer will be available at gaps of 2 hours, and you will be asked to take the most convenient transfer based on your flight's departure time.

Departure transfers outside these times or schedules are available on extra charges

During departure, check out time from the accommodation is 12 noon on the last day of the program (for ex, Day 15 on a 2-week program).

Important:

all the program and services are available as per schedule only. If any deviation or reschedule occurs, and such would cost extra to organise, then it will be charged extra. We are not able to do any settlement or reimbursement against any unused services.

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