Student immersion program in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai 2 projects of 1 week in June and July
Volunteer project: In this project, volunteers will help organize a student immersion program in Chinagmai, Thailand. The Student Immersion Program is a four-day educational and cultural exchange initiative designed to broaden students' perspectives through hands-on learning, cultural exploration, and creative expression. Participants will engage in school activities focused on intercultural exchange, exploring local cultural heritage sites, and taking part in a Forest Restoration Workshop to learn about biodiversity and sustainability. This program fosters global awareness, personal growth, and meaningful connections, empowering students to become responsible and creative global citizens.
The international volunteers will act as team staff to support the students' immersion program activities according to the schedule. The volunteers will arrive 3 days before the activities with the students start in order to have a planning meeting with the local team. About 25 Vietnamese students and possibly some local Thai students will take part in the program. The volunteers will help in different teams throughout the program:
• Board and Lodging Team: This team will take care of the accommodation, student lodging, and food. You will be the one in contact with local restaurants and the hotel, and ensure that meals are provided for everyone.
• Media Team: This team will collect photos and videos, and edit short clips.
• Energizing Team: This team will lead the group in the morning to start each day with exercise and energizing activities.
Leisure time: There are many beautiful tourist attractions in Chiang Mai province. Volunteers can visit local temples, the walking street market and Doi Inthanon National Park. There are over 300 temples in Chiang Mai, of which the most popular is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. There is a night market where you can enjoy the atmosphere and buy handmade souvenirs. Moreover, there is a night Bazaar Market in the center of Chiang Mai city with shops stretching over 2 kilometers. Doi Inthanon National Park is located in Mae Chaem district and is part of the Himalayan mountain range. Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand.
Language: English
Accommodation: In a hostel, in shared rooms with bunk beds. There is Wi-Fi in the accommodation. Breakfast and dinner will be at the hostel; lunch will be in a restaurant in the activities area.
Location: Chiang Mai City, Chiang Mai Province
Terminal: Chiang Mai International Airport
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Thai Baht (about $300 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:
June 7 - June 13, 2025
July 9 - July 15, 2025
English teaching and intercultural learning in Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima 6 projects of 2-3 wks from June to February
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 10 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 two primary schools. The local host may schedule Monday-Wednesday work in one school and Thursday and Friday work in the other 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, drawing, dancing to engage students. Activities should focus on communication, listening and speaking, and intercultural learning. You will meet a different class each day, so the activities you prepare can be used similarly in both schools and the different classes. Teaching certificate is not required but motivation, creativity and enthusiasm for teaching are important.
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 in a house, open space, and will share one big room together. There is Wi-Fi in the house. The group will have breakfast and dinner in the house; lunch will be provided at the schools.
The first school is located 1.3 km from the accommodation, and you will be getting there walking, by bike or motorcycle. The other school is located 27 km from the accommodation, and you will be getting there by car.
Location: Dan Khun Tod District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Terminal: Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Don Mueang International Airport, Dan Khun Thot Bus Station
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 10,000 Thai Baht (about $300 US) for the 2-week projects; 20,000 Thai Baht (about $600 US) for the 3-week projects (July 7-26 and Aug. 11-30);
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:
June 9 - June 21, 2025
July 7 - July 26, 2025
August 11 - August 30, 2025
November 17 - November 29, 2025
December 15 - December 27, 2025
February 16 - February 28, 2026