Description

Volunteers participate in programs to develop medicinal plants, support local farmers with crop development and seed distribution, assist in erosion control planting efforts, or maintain local nurseries. These simple, village-based nurseries produce seedlings used to support reforestation efforts through the establishment of community and private forests. Everything produced in the nurseries go directly to the local people. Volunteers may work with local villagers or other volunteers in activities such as sowing, mulching, watering, weeding, and farming.

Thailand is known for its environmental and biological diversity. Environmental degradation is a significant concern in Thailand. Problems such as loss of bio-diversity, deforestation, soil erosion, and environmental pollution threaten not only environmental stability but also human survival. Environmental conservation projects address these issues directly through community education and collaboration, and hands-on conservation work.

Highlights

This program offers its participants a truly unique and remarkable way to experience Thailand. By living and working side-by-side with a local community volunteers have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community while experiencing a total cultural immersion that cannot be matched by conventional travel programs.

Participants will receive an orientation after arriving in Thailand that will acquaint them with the culture, the program, and the surrounding area.

Housing: Most placements are residential which means that the volunteer will stay at the local school or orphanage or in staff housing at a national park. Homestays with local host families may also be available.

Activities: To help participants learn more about Thai culture and integrate with the community, 30 hours of Thai language instruction is included for all programs of 4 weeks or longer.

For volunteers placed outside Bangkok, where the language school is not easily accessible, alternate language training options will be arranged. Volunteers placed outside Bangkok may receive less than 30 hours of training, for logistical reasons.

Qualifications

Volunteers must have: English language fluency, a desire to help the people of Thailand, flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Included:
- Airport reception and dropoff
- Accommodations
- Thai food (2-3 meals per day)
- On-site orientation
- Work permit fee and coordination
- Pre-departure information
- 24X7 Support
- Free cell phone rental
- Travel medical insurance

Not Included:
- Round-trip airfare to Thailand
- Visa expenses and airport taxes
- Personal expenses

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Conservation
• Eco-tourism
• Environment
• Planting
• Tree Planting

Typical Volunteer

World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteer to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range

18 and older.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume
• Phone/Video Interview

World Endeavors's Mission Statement

World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.