Not Your Average Volunteer in Thailand
When people think of volunteering in Thailand or overseas, they think of young, idealistic university students. This is a fair assumption, as we have had many young people volunteer in our projects. In most cases young people bring a lot to our volunteer Thailand projects, with the energy and good will they possess. However, with this update posting I would like to tell you about the different and interesting people that I have been lucky enough to know, befriend and volunteer with throughout my experience with Friends for Asia and volunteering with the US Peace Corps.<br />
Volunteer Thailand Update
I’m sitting here in my office here at the Friends for Asia Volunteer House, after one of the busiest weeks we’ve ever had. We currently have 17 volunteers and interns in our Thailand projects. I’ve really enjoyed listening to the volunteer stories throughout this festive week, leading up to the Loy Krathong holiday celebrations this weekend. Here are some of the stories I have heard:<br />
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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.


