What's Included in the Volunteer Fee
- Comprehensive Pre-departure Information
- Project Coordination
- Accommodation during orientation and throughout the entire project
- Twenty-four-hour emergency assistance and support
- International Accident and Injury Insurance
- Airport pick-up
- Breakfast (daily)
- Lunch (every work day)
- Close-of-project documentation
- Visa support documents (if necessary)
- Two-day pre-service Orientation (including a special dinner, cultural show and half-day city tour)
Additional Project Fee Inclusions
The following additional benefits are provided for participants in the Chiang Mai Elephant Camp and Chiang Mai Orphanage projects:
- All transportation between Chiang Mai city and the project site
- All meals from Monday morning through Friday afternoon (with breakfast available on weekends
- Visa support documents (if necessary)
How to Apply and Become a Volunteer in Thailand
Joining our volunteer program in Thailand is a straightforward process. Follow these simple steps to embark on your journey of making a difference. From selecting your project to arriving in Thailand, we'll guide you through each stage of becoming a Friends for Asia volunteer.
Step 1
Choose and Apply
Friends for Asia offers diverse volunteer projects and internships in both Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Our programs cater to various interests and time commitments, with most starting from a minimum of 2 weeks. For detailed information on program costs, please check the below.
Then, fill out our application form. This form helps us understand your interests and qualifications.
Step 2
Application Review
After submitting your application, our team will carefully review it. Please allow some time for us to process your application thoroughly.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. We strive to match volunteers with projects where they can make the most impact while having a meaningful experience.
Step 3
Approval and Deposit
Once your application is approved, we'll notify you. At this point, you'll need to pay the deposit to secure your spot. After receiving your deposit, we'll provide further instructions regarding the remaining payment, required documents, and other important details.
What is the deposit for?
Volunteer in Two or More Projects Combine Fees for a Discount
Volunteers have the option to work with more than one project during their time with Friends for Asia. In this situation, the base fee will correspond to the highest base fee of the projects they are working on. The fee for the time they spend volunteering at the second (less expensive) project will be calculated according to that project's additional week fee.
For example, if a volunteer books two weeks in the Elephant Camp Project followed by another two weeks in the Teaching Monks Project, their entire fee would be the base fee for the Elephant Camp Project ($1,349 USD) two additional weeks' fee for the Teaching Monks Project (at $119 USD per week) for a total of $1,587 USD ($1,349 USD + $119 USD + $119 USD). Note that this can be significant savings.
Specific Volunteer Project and Internship Fees
All of our project fees are indicated in US dollars; however, we accept volunteers from any country of origin who possess the necessary qualifications for the project in which they would like to participate.
Bangkok
| Volunteer Projects / Internships | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | Additional Weeks (for each week over 6 weeks) |
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Chiang Mai
| Volunteer Projects / Internships | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | Additional Weeks (for each week over 6 weeks) |
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Doctor Follows
| Session (1 week duration) | Price per student |
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Ready to commit to your volunteer journey?
Friends for Asia's online payment system is administered by PayPal to ensure secure online payments. You can access our online payment system and send a project fee payment by clicking on the PayPal icon on our Fees page. Money can be sent from a personal PayPal account or by most major credit or debit cards. Our official Paypal payment email is payment@friendsforasia.org.
Wire transfers and checks issued by US banks are also accepted. For information regarding Friends for Asia's bank account and wire transfer details, please contact us.
- Fast and secure payment
- Accept major credit/debit cards - no PayPal account required
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