Teaching English and cultural exchange with rural people in Songkhla province
Songkhla 6 projects of 2 wks from January to June
Volunteer project: The project takes place in the rural area of Songkhla province, Southern Thailand in the small village called Ban Ton San (Ban in Thai means “village”). The main occupation of the locals is rubber plantation and most of the villagers are Buddhists. The life in the village revolves around Living green, Community living, Learning by doing and Cultural diversity.
The volunteers will be involved in different activities supporting the community:
• English teaching – Creative teaching through games, songs, storytelling, art or performance, to encourage local people to speak English and get a feel of different cultures.
• Renovation – The Community and learning center in the village needs some renovation and maintenance. The volunteers will clean the rooms and meeting area, and will continue the construction and painting work started by previous groups. Local villagers will teach the volunteers and will help with the construction. This is a good opportunity to learn the Thai way of building. Also, the volunteers can make chairs for the center.
• Building relationships with the villagers – Besides the main tasks, an important part of the project is the cultural exchange, learning and sharing with the local people. The volunteers will be visiting them to chat and do activities together. This will be an enriching experience for all.
• Kitchen garden – The volunteers will work in the small kitchen garden, doing some renovation and planting vegetables.
Special requirements: Respect for other cultures, open mind and love for learning and sharing. Certificate of good conduct is required.
Leisure time: There are many beautiful tourist attractions in Songkhla province. Volunteers can visit the Hat Yai Municipal Park, Samila Beach and Songkhla Old Town. Hat Yai Municipal Park is the biggest public park in Hat Yai city where local people come to relax. There is a majestic statue of Standing Buddha on the top of the Ko Hong hill from where you can see the beautiful view of the entire Hat Yai city. Samila Beach is the main beach of Songkhla province. There you can see the Golden Mermaid which has been the symbol of Songkhla for over 50 years, the Cat and Mouse, and hear the wonderful stories about the beach and the statues. Songkhla Old Town consists of nicely preserved architecture of various styles, old temples, beautifully decorated walls, and great places to eat.
Language: English
Accommodation: The volunteers will stay at the learning center or with a local host family (shared room with other volunteers).
Location: Ban Ton San, Khlong Hoi Khong District, Songkhla Province
Terminal: Hat Yai International Airport, Hat Yai Train Station, Hat Yai Bus Station
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 9,500 Thai Baht (about $260 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
January 16 - January 28, 2023
February 13 - February 25, 2023
March 13 - March 25, 2023
April 17 - April 29, 2023
May 15 - May 27, 2023
June 12 - June 24, 2023
Renovating a clay house and teaching art to children
Ratchaburi March 6 - March 18, 2023
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is based in a green homestay/art center in Ratchaburi Province where a local freelance artist teaches Art to students from the school and the community for free and helps them to learn various forms of art, such as painting, music, clay house building, as well as supports them in making art their occupation. There is a music festival which is organized every year on the site. The center is open for anyone who is keen to learn new skills and be an entrepreneur.
The volunteers will support the work of the art center with:
• Renovating the clay house – Volunteers will learn and help the local host to repair and renovate the clay house which is home to the art center.
• Teaching art as an assistant – Volunteers will be assisting the art teacher in the schools and the community. They will also organize recreation activities such as games, singing, intercultural exchange together with the art club.
• Farming work – Volunteers will learn and help growing their own clean and organic food.
Special requirements: Respect for other cultures, open mind and love for learning and sharing.
Leisure time: Visiting Pong Krating reservoir, Khao Krajom (Krajom Mountain), waterfall and hot springs.
Language: English
Accommodation: The participants will stay in the clay house and in tents. Conditions are basic and simple. There is Wi-Fi available.
Location: Poo Can Ban Leng, Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi Province
Terminal: Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport, Bangkok; Suan Phueng Bus Station
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,500 Thai Baht (about $290 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
Celebrating Thai New Year and promoting organic farming
Songkhla April 10 - April 24, 2023
Volunteer project: The Songkran festival marks the start of the traditional Thai New Year, celebrated April 13-15. This project is organized in cooperation with the local temple and community. International volunteers are invited to support the festival and celebrate the traditional Thai New Year.
Songkran is a very important holiday for Thai people, and also very popular with visitors. There are many activities taking place during the festival including water splashing, bathing rite for Buddha images and monks, and performances for all three days.
Volunteer activities:
• Joining the festival – The volunteers will help the local people with the preparations and setup, and will take part in the festival. You can prepare a performance from your own country to perform during the festival. Volunteers are also expected to create a performance for the festival together with the villagers.
• Cultural exchange – An important part of the project is the cultural exchange, learning and sharing with the local people. The volunteers will be meeting them to chat and do activities together. This will be an enriching experience for all.
• Kitchen garden – The volunteers will work on a small farm, doing some renovation and planting vegetables.
Special requirements: Respect for other cultures, open mind and love for learning and sharing.
Leisure time: Visiting Pho Temple, Khok Ko Temple, Klongla Reservoir, Floating market.
Language: English
Accommodation: The volunteers will stay at the learning center or with a local host family (shared room with other volunteers).
Location: Khlong La Sub-District, Khlong Hoi Khong District, Songkhla Province
Terminal: Hat Yai International Airport, Hat Yai Train Station, Hat Yai Bus Station
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 9,500 Thai Baht (about $260 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
Teaching English and renovating a school in Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima June 5 - June 17, 2023
Volunteer project: Teaching English and sharing your culture with school children and the local community of Nakhon Ratchasima is the main aim of this project. For the past 8 years that the project has been running, volunteers have contributed to a positive change in the local community by helping many children and adults improve their English skills and open up to different cultures.
Learning English and developing the skills to communicate with people from other countries is considered a high priority in primary schools in Thailand. Exposure to different languages and cultures allows these students to build their self-confidence, overcome their barriers and get used to interacting with foreign people. The continuation of this project is essential for the students’ improvement and success.
Volunteers will work as English teachers in a primary school. They will prepare their lessons by themselves, with some advice from the local teachers at the school. Volunteers are welcome to take creative approach and use games, songs, storytelling, dancing to engage students. Activities should focus on communication, listening and speaking. Teaching certificate is not required but motivation, creativity and enthusiasm for teaching are important. The English teaching will mostly take place in the morning.
School renovation - The volunteers will help create a nice learning environment for the students through school building renovation and maintenance, playground renovation, planting, etc. Most of the renovation will be done in the afternoon.
Special requirements: Respect for other cultures, open mind and love for learning and sharing.
Leisure time: There are many beautiful tourist attractions in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Volunteers can visit Khao Yai National Park and Phimai Historical Park.
Khao Yai National Park is the first national park in Thailand, comprising mixed forest, rainforest and meadows. Sightseeing in Khao Yai is one of the best things to do in Nakhon Ratchasima. There are more than 3,000 kinds of flowers, 250 kinds of birds, and 67 kinds of mammals like elephants, tigers, gibbons, deer, and boars there. It is relatively easy to see number of interesting animals in the park.
Phimai Historical Park is one of the largest Khmer temples of Thailand, located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima.
Language: English
Accommodation: The volunteers will stay at a local host family (natural environment, basic and simple conditions). Please, bring your sleeping bag.
Location: Ban Krok Luk, Dan Khun Tod District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Terminal: Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Don Mueang International Airport, Dan Khun Thot Bus Station, Nakhon Ratchasima Train Station
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,500 Thai Baht (about $290 US)
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.