Chiang Mai Volunteer Projects Re-Opening
We are excited, and proud to announce the re-opening of our Chiang Mai based volunteer projects, starting immediately. Yes, there are still a good number of travel restrictions, and some project sites may not be yet open to accepting volunteers. The theme of our Chiang Mai based programs for 2021 is flexibility and patience. Before applying, please review the Travel Requirements and FAQs below. <br />
Fulbright Association Thailand Volunteer Program
The Friends for Asia Foundation had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate on a service program with the Fulbright Association here in Chiang Mai, Thailand earlier this month. This program was a service and cultural project for Fulbright alumni and their families. The program had 10 American Fulbright alumni and their children or spouses participate. Teaching English as a Second Language was the main service component, which was complimented with a variety of cultural activities including a visit to an elephant nursery, a presentation on Buddhism with a bilingual Buddhist Monk, a Thai cooking course, Market Tour, along with a variety of other activities. We were honored to be guests at a special reception at the residence of the US Consular General Sean O'Neill, at the US Consulate, here in Chiang Mai. <br />
Bangkok Volunteer Group #94; January, 2020
Presenting Bangkok Volunteer Group #74! A group of four volunteers that arrived last week, completed orientation over the weekend and started in their projects on Monday. The three volunteers are from Japan and the United States, and are participating in our English education, Bangkok Orphanage and Teaching Monks Volunteer Projects!<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #277; January, 2020
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #277! This group of ten volunteers and interns arrived last week and started in their programs on Monday. It's a great, and very diverse, group of volunteers from Portugal, Switzerland, Timore-leste, Denmark, Austria, and the United States. They are partaking in our Medical Internship, Elephant Nursery, English Education, Teaching Monks, and Children's Home Volunteer Projects. <br />
Bangkok Volunteer Group #93; January, 2020
Presenting Bangkok Volunteer and Intern Group #93! This group of three volunteers and interns arrived earlier this month and started their programs in early January. A group of three volunteers and interns from Austria and the United States, taking part in our Medical Internship and English Education Volunteer Projects.<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #276; January, 2020
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #276! This group arrived in Chiang Mai a couple of weeks ago and started their projects in early January. A great group of ten volunteers and interns from Argentina, Germany, Portugal, England, France, and the USA. <br />
Special Thailand Custom Volunteer Group
Presenting a special Thailand custom volunteer group that we hosted here in Chiang Mai last month. It's a group of 53 volunteers from an accounting firm based out of the US. The group helped teach English at a few primary schools in the Chiang Mai area. They also took part in an Elephant activity day, market visits, a meeting with bilingual Buddhist monks, and a Thai cooking course. It was wonderful hosting this group, and we hope to see other groups of corporate volunteers in the future. Here are some photos of the group.<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #275; December, 2019
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #275! This group arrived last week, and started in their projects on Monday. A great group of four volunteers from Sweden, Mexico, Canada, and the USA. Philip volunteered with us last year, just recently in Nepal, and now is back here with us in Chiang Mai. It's always good to have returning volunteers come back and partake in programs again.<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #274; December, 2019
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer and Intern Group #274! This group arrived earlier this month, and started their programs on the 2nd of December. A great group of eight volunteers, and one visiting partner from Iceland, Spain, Chile, Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, and the USA. It's a lovely time to be in Northern Thailand with sunny warm days and cool, clear nights. <br />
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Volunteer or Intern in Thailand
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