Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #238: March, 2018
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #238! Now that the schools are closed for the Thailand school summer, our teaching projects are unavailable. This is a group of 8 new volunteers and interns from Spain, Denmark, the USA and the UK. They are participating in our Medical Internship, Magazine Internship, Single Mother's Home and Elephant Camp Volunteer Projects. This group completed orientation over the weekend and started in their projects on Monday.<br />
Exciting New Programs
Here at Friends for Asia, we are always on the lookout for new opportunities for our many volunteers from around the world. That is why we are so excited to announce the addition of two more volunteer programs to our offerings. Here's what you need to know. <br />
Volunteering with a Friend
Consider volunteering with a friend to see Thailand<br />
Bangkok Volunteer Group #65: February, 2018
Presenting Bangkok Volunteer and Intern Group #65! This group of six new volunteers and interns arrived last week, completed orientation and started in their projects on Monday. The volunteers and interns in the group are participating in our Medical Internship, Teaching Monks, and English Education Volunteer Projects. The group has five Americans and one Canadian. Good luck on your programs!<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #237: February, 2018
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #237! Six new volunteers from the USA and Germany. Celina also volunteered in our projects in Bangkok, and just came up to continue her experience. This group finished orientation over the weekend and started in their placements yesterday (Monday). They are participating in our Elephant Camp and Children's Home Volunteer Projects. For more information about our different volunteer and intern placements, please visit our projects page. Also in this group is a mother-daughter duo from Texas. It's always great for family members or close friends to share this experience.<br />
Get Inspired by Thailand’s Flower Festival
If there is one thing Thailand is known for, it is the Asian nation's beauty and culture. The annual Flower Festival in Chiang Mai is just one of many events throughout the year that pays homage to the country's rich national heritage and lush natural beauty. <br />
Valentine's Day in Thailand
Born in the sanguine narratives of Roman Catholic martyrdom and raised in the sensual poetry of medieval England and France, St Valentine's Day has been woven into the traditions of many countries. Westerners may be surprised to hear that Asian countries have embraced the holiday as well, but perhaps none in such unique ways as Thailand. The Land of Smiles, as it is called, can claim that the spirit of this holiday both loving and amorous has influenced everything from tourism to politics. Valentine’s Day may originally come from Rome, but few love the holiday with as much excitement as Thailand.<br />
10th Anniversary of First Volunteer
This month marks 10 years from when our organisation received its first-ever volunteer. We started our group with the primary goal of putting together volunteer projects throughout the region that would benefit the local residents and their communities, as well as the volunteers who join our programs. The Thailand branch is the newest locale for our organisation, so opportunities abound for those who are interested in giving back while also having a chance to see the world. <br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #236: February, 2018
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer and Intern Group #236! This group of 10 new volunteers and interns finished orientation over the weekend and started in their placements on Monday. The group consists volunteers and interns from Denmark, the USA, and Germany. They are participating in our Medical Internship, Teaching Monks, English Education, and Children's Home Volunteer Projects. <br />
Make a Lasting Impact as a
Volunteer or Intern in Thailand
These projects provide authentic access to Thai communities, beyond typical tourist experiences. The connections formed while volunteering create lasting impacts, both for volunteers and the local people whose lives they touch.