Program Description

Affordable Volunteer Programs in Thailand: $320/week

Description

Volunteer with IVHQ in Thailand! Highly affordable projects are available anywhere from a week to 3 months. IVHQ offers community development projects, volunteer teaching, and outdoor work depending on the time of year. Volunteers will be accommodated in a house provided by IVHQ's partner NGO. Browse through the list of current volunteer programs in Thailand below and visit the IVHQ website to learn more.

Current IVHQ Volunteer Programs in Thailand:

  • Volunteer Teaching: Volunteers provide English lessons to children and young adults in Northern Thailand who do not have easy access to educational facilities.
  • Outdoor Work: Volunteers take part in a number of outdoor projects such as building water tanks, building classrooms, and painting, along with environmental research projects.
  • Community Development: This includes construction projects and various other initiatives that often rely on funding. Interested volunteers should speak with an IVHQ representative for the availability of this program.

Highlights

  • Volunteer programs are available anywhere from 1 week to 3 months
  • Volunteers stay in a volunteer house along with other volunteers; accommodation is provided by IVHQ's partner organization in Thailand.
  • Volunteers are picked up from the Chiang Rai airport and provided with transportation to their volunteer house.
  • Volunteers have opportunities for recreation during the weekend, and are free to explore Chiang Rai, and other parts of Thailand.
  • Read the great reviews IVHQ alumni have left about their experiences in Thailand and visit the IVHQ website to start planning your trip!
Further Information
Age Group: 
18-50
Languages Learned/Spoken: 
English
Thai
Living Arrangements: 
Volunteer House
Participants live with other volunteers
Accommodation is included in the program cost
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants travel to the program independently.
Application Requirements: 
Online Application
Age Requirement

Ratings and Reviews

12 of 22 people found this review helpful
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I only had the time off work to volunteer for a week, but it was so worthwhile. Doing the outdoor program for such a short period usually means you won't have an opportunity to do a homestay, but somehow the week I was there we not only went out for a 5 night homestay with a local hill tribe, we were there for the beginning of their traditional New Year celebrations. I had the opportunity to get to know some wonderful volunteers from around the world, dig rice fields, live without the internet or phones much less electricity for a week. It was hard, yes. But it was also one of the best weeks of my life. I can't wait to go back to Thailand.

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Submitted by skygazing on 03/22/2012
Reviewer's Bio:    Female    |   Age: 19-24    |   Seattle    |    Experienced Traveler    |    University   

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Program Info

Country: 
Thailand
City(s): 
Chiang Rai
Volunteer Type: 
Community Development
Building / Construction Projects
Teaching
Volunteer Types: 
Teach English
Construction
Community development
Length of Program: 
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-3 months
Cost: 
$0-$500 (USD)
$500-$2,000 (USD)

Program Photos

IVHQ volunteers with children in Thailand
IVHQ volunteers sharing a meal in Thailand
A cultural event in Thailand