Up and Coming Projects
In line with the Thai school summer holidays, April is a quiet month regarding the actual projects, yet this means you get to experience the Thai New Year celebration of “Songkran”, which traditionally occurs between 13-15 of April, when the entire nation throws water over each other and generally have a good time. One of the best locations for water activities is Khao San Road, or KSR, as it is known on the backpacking trail, where the street is zoned off to vehicles and with everyone armed with their water guns and on foot, you are fair game when you enter the arena!<br />
Getting Experience Before Volunteering in Thailand
Here are some Good Ideas of ways to get experience in the area of your Thailand volunteer project, before you leave home. Much of this is from my own personal experience, along with some other tips that may be helpful.<br />
4 Top Reasons to Volunteer in Thailand on Your Career Break
Volunteering on Your Career Break: 4 Reasons Why You Should<br />
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 />
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.