Orphanage Volunteer with Children in Thailand

Volunteers support children ages 0–6 in a structured orphanage setting, helping create a warm, safe, and nurturing daily environment. This includes supervised play, storytelling, songs, and simple activities, with a focus on gently introducing basic English through natural interaction. The goal is to build comfort, trust, and early confidence in language. Volunteers work closely with experienced Thai staff in a supportive, team-based environment 

Yes, prior experience or studies working with children is required, or volunteers should be studying a related field such as early childhood education, education, developmental or child psychology, social work, nursing, or speech and language therapy. A TEFL qualification or equivalent experience in teaching English is also accepted. This ensures volunteers are prepared to support young children in a safe, meaningful, and responsible way.

We are able to support internship or academic credit in some cases, depending on your school’s requirements. While we are not formally partnered with specific universities, we can provide documentation and confirmation of participation to help students apply for credit through their institution. Approval ultimately depends on your school or program coordinator.

Volunteers stay in a large, modern shared dorm-style room with up to three other same-sex volunteers. The space is comfortable, clean, and social, with air conditioning, WiFi, and a private bathroom featuring multiple stalls and shower facilities. In keeping with Thai tradition, sleeping is on comfortable floor mats, offering a simple, peaceful, and culturally immersive living experience.

We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 weeks. The program fee is $8 per day, ($56 per week) which helps cover accommodation, meals, and supports the ongoing care of the children and daily operations. For volunteers who are able to stay 3 months or longer, this fee is fully waived, as we deeply value longer-term commitment and the meaningful impact it brings to the children and community.