Volunteering
There are numerous charities that welcome volunteers, both local and foreign, in Thailand and the region. This gives you as an individual, or with a few friends, an opportunity to give back to the community through working with charities of your choice that match with your qualifications, life-style, and time availability. Volunteering is a personally enriching experience and an opportunity to make new friends with similar interests.
We have profiled a number of charities below who welcome volunteers. Please contact them directly with your volunteering inquiries. Be aware that many charities have limited numbers of volunteers that they handle at any one time.
Click on the "Volunteer Stories" link above to read about personal some of the experiences of past volunteers.
Volunteer Positions Available
Alliance Anti Trafic
Alliance Anti Trafic is a not-for-profit organization which has been registered on March 23, 2007, the foundation mission is to protect women and children in Southeast Asia from sexual exploitation and trafficking. Officially registered in 2007 (Thailand and France) as its own non-government organization, AAT uses a regional approach to respond to a variety of needs with initiatives and activities related towards trafficking protection, prevention, assistance, and repatriation of victims.
Quantity of Volunteer in need 3 volunteers.
Volunteer Activity Information :
- - To Promote (PR) the organization through various media channels such as social media, website, and activities etc.
- - To produce publication, content creation and other sources of media for the organization (i.e. infographic, short movies, social media contents, etc)
- - To enter data and information to database.
Volunteer Qualification :
1. willing to work for women and children through the activities of the foundation.
2. Able to strictly follow the rules and guidelines of Code of Ethics as a condition of their affiliation with the foundation.
3. Having sufficient knowledgeable and skills for the job assigned
4. Positive-thinking and can-do attitude with ability to work as a team
Volunteer welfare and facilities.
The foundation will present Volunteer Certificate for those volunteer who work for the foundation
for the specified duration upon the duty assignment.
Duration of Volunteering and location of working :
Upon to the project and duty assignment . The freelance basis is also available.
As for the location of volunteer working is upon to the project assigned which might be at the office in Bangkok or other locations.
Contact :
Phunyanuch Pattanotai
Alliance Anti Trafic (AAT)
P.O. Box 60 Minburi Post Office,
Bangkok 10510
e-mail : communication@allianceantitrafic.org www.aatthai.org/
Baan Gerda
Volunteer Information
Baan Gerda is a small communities where 85 HIV infected and affected orphans live and receive medical treatment.
Baan Gerda is financed through the Children's Rights Foundation in Bangkok, Baan Gerda has long term commitment
to prepare the children for the future, and ensuring that they would obtain proper education and vocational training
which is suitable with their age. Baan Gerda is located in Lopburi province.
Qualification
1. Having willingness to service and work with HIV/AIDS infected community with attention and intention.
2. Having positive attitude with flexibility, maturity and responsibility.
3. love to enhance and share new knowledge, experiences from and to other.
4. Ability on English teaching and Thai for children
5. Be able to be farmers for plantation of vegetable etc.
6. Be able to create and initiate children activity.
7. Fluent in English and Thai will be a plus.
Duration
- 2 months minimum requirement from beginning of October to the end of October 2014
Welfare and remuneration
- Baan Gerda will provide free accommodation with 3 meals a day for volunteer
- Transportation with fixed remuneration.
Contact Information.
Children's Right Foundation Tel. +66 2 9828324
131, Chaeng Wattana Rd. Soi 13 Fax. +66 2 9828393
Bangkhen, Laksi, Bangkok Email : k.moo@baangerda.org
Thailand 10210 http://www.baangerda.org/index.html
Authorized Representative : Khun Moo
Camillian Social Center Chiang Rai
Camillian Social Center Chiangrai is dedicated to ensuring that all hill tribe children throughout North Thailand – whether poor, orphaned or living with physical or learning difficulties – and their communities are given the opportunity to build a better life. At the Home of Charity, one of the Camillian Social Center Chiangrai’s eight projects, we are always looking for enthusiastic, energetic and talented volunteers. Our Home of Charity provides free on-site care, rehabilitation and education for hill tribe children with physical and learning difficulties.
Quantity of volunteer 6 volunteers at the same time
Volunteer activity information
Volunteers help with hands-on teaching, care-giving and general management. Depending on your unique skills and expertise, your work with us can vary. For some, a typical day may be teaching classes to the children, such as math’s, art, dance, English or basic computing and helping the children during swimming or mealtimes; for others it may include teaching English lessons, assisting on field trips and providing website, translations and copy writing support; and for volunteers that are qualified, we greatly value those that can provide relevant therapy sessions and advice including physical, occupational, cognitive and speech therapy. Whatever help you can offer, you can guarantee that your day will be filled with smiles, laughter and having lots of fun with the children.
Volunteer qualification
- must be able to speak English fluency.
- Abundance with energy and enthusiasm.
- be mature and having responsibility.
- Open heart with willingness to help special needs children with passion to make a difference.
Duration
- Minimum 1 month
- Volunteer with specialist skill such as therapists, etc. are able to stay shorter time.
- Every weekend is free day for volunteer, however it is upon to work assignment as well.
- Working time begin at 8.00-9.00 am. to 7.30 pm.
Facilities and welfare
- Camillian Social Center Chiang Rai will provide accommodation, meal and transportation between Chiang Rai Airport and the Center
or bus terminal.
- For foreign volunteers, applicants need to provide Thailand Visa, working permit (If need) and transportation to Chiang Rai by their
own expenses. Camillian Social Center Chiang Rai does not have such the services to facilitate foreign volunteers.
Contact :
Mr. Jirasak Phongkasem
Camillian Social Center Chiang Rai
101 Moo 8, Thasut Sub-district,
Muang District, Chiang Rai, Thailand 57110
E-mail : camilliancei@gmail.com
Tel (066)053 787 339 or (066) 081 783 9667
Development & Education Programme for Daughters & Communities in the Greater Mekong Sub region
(DEPDC/GMS)
Volunteer Information
DEPDC/GMS is welcome volunteers who have passion for social justice, mild-stretching, life-changing experience and ready for
cross-culture in the unique culture of Thailand. There are many projects created by the DEPDC/GMS locating on different sites in
northern Thailand,which volunteering qualification are different upon to each site requirement.
Position : International Volunteer : Location : Mekong Child Rights Protection Center, Chieng Rai, Thailand.
Qualification
- Female only, minimum 21 years old with experience on living and working in Thailand
- Intermediate level on Thai language fluency or above.
- Be very flexible, self-motivated and self-reliant.
- Having experience working with children in a social work or counseling role.
- Thai literacy is a plus.
Duration
- Commitment duration is Nine months minimum, one year or longer strongly preferred.
Welfare and remuneration
- Volunteer must fully fund her own flight (s) and visa.
- A free on-site accommodation
- Food is provided at the shelter while on the duty or live there.
- No stipend or to pay any fees.
Position : International Volunteer - Mae Chan Location : "Swimming Home" shelter for ethnic minority child and youth
who are surviviors of abuse and abandonment"
Qualification
- Age must be between 21-60 years old. The position work at children's shelter alone with little supervision.
- Having experience working with at-risk children in a social work or counseling role.
- Having experience living and working in Thailand with basic Thai language skills.
- Be flexible, able to work independently and adaptable to Thai culture and communication style.
Duration
- Commitment duration is six months plus one month for 30 to 40 hours of intensive Thai language lessons for 3-4 weeks prior arrive to the site.
Welfare and remuneration
- No stipend and not to pay any fees.
- Volunteer must fund on his/her own flight (s) and visa.
- Thai language lessons if needed to develop language skills beforehand.
- Accommodation, transportation and necessities while working in Mae Chan is available.
Position : International Volunteer : Location : DEPC/GMS Coordination Center in Mae Sai, ChianRai, Thailand.
Qualification
- Volunteer must fully fund their own flight (s), language lessons, accommodations, living costs, and other necessities
while living in Mae Sai.
Duration
- Six months minimum. As for volunteers who do not have a basic command in Thai, their minimum is seven months for
the commitment.
Welfare and remuneration
- Volunteers do not receive stipend nor required to pay any fees for a long-term placement of 6 months or longer.
Contact information
International Volunteer Coordinator Email : info@depdc.org
DEPC/GMS Coordination Centre depdc.gms@gmail.com
Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai, Thailand website : http://depdcblog.wordpress.com/volunteer/
Authorized Representative : Julie Measaros
Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation
Volunteer Information
Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation locates on Samui Island, Southern Thailand which its main activities is to rescue stray, sick, injured dog
and cat living on the island. The foundation is welcome volunteers to come to work alongside with the foundation's members
to help those dogs and cats even one hour, it will be valuable for them.
Qualification
- Volunteers must love animal, especially on dog and cat.
- Be able to giving love and take attention to the sick animal
- Be able to clean, feed, remove Ticks and Fleas
- The foundation is welcome to every volunteer who is hard working.
Duration
- Any time.
Location
Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation
112/35 Moo 6 Bophut
Samui Island, Surathani 84320
Welfare and Remuneration
- There is no any welfare or remuneration
- The foundation will arrange transportation on the Island.
Contact Information
Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation Tel : +66 77 413 490
112/35 Moo 6 Bophut Mobile : +66 81 893 9443
Samui Island, Surathani 84320 Email : info@samuidog.org
Authorized Representative : Brigitte Gomm website
Family Care Foundation
The foundation for developing and supporting Children
Volunteer Information
The foundation previously known as CMFS, its main activities are in Chiangmai starting in 1997, the foundation has created many programs which mainly focus on education, social, and humanitarian development. The foundation members include its volunteers dedicatedly work with local communities to make a difference today, for tomorrow in the live of the poors and disadvantaged of Northern Thailand.
The foundation now open opportunity for many volunteers who would like to work with children in the field of educational activities, English Language Camp, and other related activities for children in rural area.
Qualification
- Male or female age above 20 years old.
- Be adaptable, consistent and responsible.
- Love to work with children
- Ability to teach on a basic level
- The foundation is looking for quality volunteering rather than quantity.
Duration
One day to 3 months.
Location
- Chiangmai, Northern Thailand
Welfare and Remuneration
- The foundation's welfare depend on the project that volunteer being assigned
- There is no any remuneration for volunteering.
Contact Information
Family Care Foundation
The Foundation for Developing and Supporting Children Tel: 089-433-0053/081-764-1542
address: 303/713, moo 3 T. Changpeuak Fax :
A. Muang Chiangmai 50300 Email : fdscchiangmai@gmail.com
Authorized Representative Ms. Sally Golding website : http://familycare.org/network/fdsc
Fountain of Life Women Center (Urgent needs Volunteer)
Fountain of Life Women’s Center is a center for marginalized women, exploited by the sexual tourism industry of Pattaya. Most of the women have come to Pattaya hoping to improve their economic situation and with their earnings support their families in the north and northeast of Thailand.
Volunteer qualification :
: Women age between 20-35 years old
: Native English Speaker in any kind of nationality and education
: Ability to teach English in all level
Duration :
: 3 months - 1 year
Location : Pattaya, Cholburi
Welfare:
: Free accommodation
: Free breakfast and launch
Contact :
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions for Interested Volunteers.
Siam Family Services Project
Volunteer Information
Siam Family Services Project was founded in Thailand in 1996 with its aims to improving the quality of life of children, disabilities and senior persons including training of teacher and volunteers tofurther the quality of life improvement. Its activities focus on helping orphanages, rural schools, center for the physically, mentally, and economically disadvantaged. Now the project is in need of volunteers to help in teaching in rural school in order to prepare AEC joining within next year 2015
Qualification
- Male or female age above 20 years
- Native English speaker is preferable, or semi-influent in English will be an advantage
- Love to work with people and children
- Knowledgeable in team working.
- Be patient and self-motivate
Duration
- 1st June to 15th August 2014
- 15th November 2014 to 15th February 2015
- Minimum requirement for being volunteer is two weeks
Location
- Chiang Mai Province, North Thailand
Welfare
- The project will provide free accommodation for volunteers
- Lunch will be provided daily.
Contact Information
Family Care Foundation
Siam Services Project
114/125 Moo 2
Tumbol Sun Papao, Amphur Sansai
Chiang Mai, Thailand 50210
Mobile Phone : +66 85 043 1475
Authorized person : Mr. Steve Hanson website :www.familycare.org/network/siam-family-services
Grandma Cares Partnership Program
Volunteer Information
Grandma Cares Partnership Program is welcome volunteers who strive to charitably work and would like to dedicate their
valuable time sharing their skill, talent and effort to improve and educate to children an adults in a way which will
contribute positively to the Thai society, especially to those disadvantage people which involve home and school visit,
weekend educational fund field trip,swimming program, Saturday tutoring, literacy program, English camp and holiday events.
Qualification
1. Having willingness to service community with attention and intention.
2. Having positive attitude with flexibility, maturity and responsibility.
3. love to enhance and share new knowledge, experiences from and to other.
4. Ability on English teaching.
5. Ability to be repairman
6. Be able to create and initiate children activity.
Duration
- July 2014 to December 2014
- January 2015 to April 2015
- Upon time availability of volunteer
- Minimum requirement for being volunteer with Grand Cares Partnership Program is 4 months
Welfare and remuneration
- There is no any welfare and remuneration for volunteering specifically. As for volunteer living in the school for teaching,
those will be provided for free accommodation with meals.
Contact Information.
Grandma Cares Partnership Program. Tel. +66 53 262691
412/1 Chiang Mai-Lampang Rd. Fax. +66 53 240822
Nongprakarng, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000 Email : hope@grandmacares.org
website : http://grandmacares.weebly.com/
Authorized Representative : Hope Watcharaprecha
Life Development Center
Volunteer Information
The Life Development Center has various voluntary works that require volunteering who strive to charitably work
for communities alongside with the Center. There are many various projects which require both unskilled
and skill volunteers to sacrifice their valuable time, energy and effort for completion.
Volunteer position 60 volunteers.
Qualification
1. Unskilled volunteers need to be healthy and strong enough for outdoor projects within different weather condition
2. Male or female age between 18 to 35 years old.
3. Enthusiastic, love to deal with people, love to enhance new knowledge, endurance with good manners.
4. Skilled volunteers who specialize in fund raising activities or project with good communication,
project development skill, web design skill, with good proposal and report writing skill are required
Those volunteers who are interested must be knowledgeable on Thai tradition in a certain constant.
Duration
1. For unskilled volunteers 1 to 2 weeks
2. For skilled volunteers upon to the specialize, duration is between 6 to 12 months
Welfare and remuneration
The Life Development Center will provide accommodation, transportation, and daily meal.
Contact Information
Life Development Center Tel : +6687-1915150, +6685-6202565
P.O.Box 300, Chiang Mai, Email : Ldc.ngo511@gmail.com, infor@ldcl.org
Thailand 5000 website : http://www.ldcl.org
Authorized Representative : Mr. Manop Yangja
Updated 16 Feb.2015
Gift of Happiness Foundation
Volunteer information
The Gift of Happiness Foundation was founded by a British professional circus and cabaret clown,Mr. Eddie Haworth with his main objective is to dedicate himself to give happiness to disadvantaged And abandoned children through his clown talent performance with donation in-kind to the children throughout Thailand.
Gift of Happiness Foundation provides simple, interactive and educational comedy shows to thousands of children whose lives quite often contain little joy. The Foundation also gives children and their families tons of essential goods during our aid giving projects given at least once every month of the year.
Quantity of volunteering required 6 Volunteers
Volunteer Qualification
Worldwide; Individuals, schools, offices, clubs and other groups can help to raise awareness and funding for our organization. (Visit Easy Fundraising Ideas)
Worldwide; University students looking for an Internship with the charity can apply through its website link below :
http://www.gohappiness.org/volunteers.html
Worldwide; Anyone visiting Thailand who wants to lend a hand by volunteering to join in the fun at some of the most unusual locations on earth.
Bangkok; Donation sorters and packers of clothing , educational supply etc., at the charity shop in Bangkok. (the positions are in needs) and
Volunteer by sponsoring a show
Duration :
- Daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis
Welfare :
Gift of Happiness foundation has operated its philanthropic activities by its dedicated volunteers who are able to self-reliance. There are no any compensation for volunteering only warmest heartfelt thanks from the founder.
Contact information :
Mr. Eddie Haworth : Foundation's Director
30 Sukhumvit 18,. Klongteoy
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Telephone numbers: 66830194772
Fax Number: 66023921959
Email address: edward@gohappiness.org
Website http://www.gohappiness.org/
Human Development Foundation : Mercy Centre
Volunteer Information
HDF : MERCY CENTRE is welcome volunteers who are able to make a difference. Those who are interested on
volunteers with HDF :MERCY CENTRE need to clearly understand on the rule and regulation of being
volunteers whose activities directly relate to ongoing support to children living and studying at Mercy Centre.
The volunteers activities include :
- Weekday teaching at Mercy pre-schools or at Mercy Kindergarten.
- Encouraging activities towards public relation and fund raising and sustainability for HDF-MERCY CENTRE.
- After school tutoring for children.
- Weekend lessons in dance, music, and other performance arts.
- Regular report of volunteers activities are required to submit to supervisor, this include the report of volunteer
experience with the Centre at the end of the duration.
Quantity of Volunteer needed 15 volunteers
Volunteer Qualification :
1. Fluent in English.
2. Having at least undergraduate degree with some working experiences.
3. Being able to work under pressure.
4. Being able to work under minimum supervision.
5. Be spontaneous, flexible, and initiative.
6. Volunteers who would like to work in social work, Thai language is the must.
7. In addition to English teach the Centre also look for Arts teacher, IB subject tutor, Sport Coaches, Music
& Dance teacher and Thai high school subjects tutor.
8. Background briefing as to how and why the interest for Mercy Centre and how can volunteering benefit to
the children & communities surrounded.
Duration
The minimum duration that the MERCY CENTRE requires from volunteers is three months (3 months) at least.
Welfare and remuneration
- For foreign volunteering, the Centre will arrange accommodation for a fee of THB500.- per Night, this include
two meals per day and please note that each foreign volunteer is solely responsible in all matters relating to obtaining
on their own THAI Visa. This include applications, extensions, renewals etc. before arrival to Bangkok, Thailand.
Contact Information.
Human Development Foundation : MERCY CENTRE Phone: (662) 671-5313
100/11 Kae-ha Klong Toey 4, Fax: (662) 671-7028
Dhamrongratthaphiphat Rd., Klong Toey, E-mail: info@mercycentre.org
Bangkok 10110 Thailand. http://www.mercycentre.org/en/home/want-to-volunteer
Authorized Representative : Ms. Kristine Stenbeck E-mail : kristine@mercycentre.org Updated 16 Feb.2015
Im Jai House
Im jai House is orphanage where take care orphans who lack of opportunity by giving them to learn and know the love of Jesus Christ as well as encouraging them to grow with the brighter future as their potential they have.
Im jai House is a Christian based charity located in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand.
Volunteer Information.
Imjai House has many volunteer position both skill and unskilled volunteer list following :
- English teacher
- Art teacher
- Handicraft, carpenter
- Plumbing electrician
- Building Maintenance
- Agriculture Worker (based on skill and experiences)
Volunteer Qualification.
- Male of female and must be a member of a Protestant Church.
- Age between 25-60 and must have no any criminal record with familiarity of Thai culture.
- Teaching skills is essential for any volunteer positions.
Welfare.
Im jai House does not provide any welfare for volunteer, especially, foreign volunteer who are interested to be volunteer of Imjai House need to fund and provide Visa, Work Permit, meal and accommodation for their own expenses.
Duration
At least 1 year. However, the House will evaluate volunteer performance on quarterly basis to
continue volunteer work for the next quarter.
Contact :
Ms. Angkana Tanto
Im Jai House
285 Moo 2, San phaq Waan
Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50230
Tel : 066 53 482127-9
E-mail :imjaihouse@yahoo.com http://www.imjaihouse.com/
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Rain Tree Foundation :
Rain Tree Foundation is a social welfare organization based in Chiang Mai working with hill tribe people and communities with its focuses on education, children project, water with sanitation and
Communities development.
Volunteer activities
Rain Tree Foundation is seeking volunteers who are able to teach English language for children living
in remote area.
Volunteer Qualification :
- 8 Volunteers are required.
- Having English teaching experiences with a degree proven.
- Able to work and live with multicultural environment.
- Able to live in simple condition on the concept of self-sufficiency circumstances.
- Able to be re-located to work in Mae Chaem/Mae Hong Son Province.
Facilities and Welfare :
- Accommodation with meal will be provided while working with the project.
- Briefing and de briefing
- Mensual volunteer activities.
Duration :
- At least 3 months
Contact :
Raft Oberg
Rain Tree Foundation
31 Moo 13 Tumbol Tawangtan,
Amphur Saraphi, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50140
Tel : +66 085 7161192
E-mail : info@raintree-foundation.org www.http://www.raintree-foundation.org/
Posted 16 Feb.2015
Volunteer Information
Sikkha Asia Foundation is welcome and encourage commited volunteers with opening
range form short-term to long-term. The foundation will arrange volunteer schedule.
Qualification
1. Love to work with disadvantage children in slum
2. Ability on teaching English, Chinese, Japanese and Mathematics for children.
3. Ability on designing and developing hand crafts
Location
- Bangkok, Volunteers in Bangkok need to take at least two hours on weekend to work with children.
- Payao Province, northern Thailand , volunteers need to work closely with children everyday in schools or
dormitories and are expected to work and stay with the foundation for at least one - two years for teaching language
for children.
Welfare and Remuneration
Bangkok There is no any welfare and remuneration for volunteers who work in Bangkok
Payao province, northern Thailand accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner are
avialable with volunteering certificate to those who complete their duration assigned.
Contact Information
SIKKHA Asia Foundation Tel : +662-2497567, +662-2497568
100/14-20 Keha Klongtoei 4, Klongtoei, Fax : +662-2490055
Bangkok, Thailand 11110 Email : info@sikkha.or.th
Authorized Representative : Julie Mesaros website : http://www.sikkha.or.th/
Soi Dog Foundation :
Soi Dog Foundation's missions are to improve the
welfare of dogs and cats in Thailand, resulting in better lives for both the animal and human communities, to end animal cruelty, and to ultimately create a society without homeless
animals.
Volunteer activities :
The primary role of a volunteer at foundation’s animal shelter in Phuket, Thailand is to socialize and walk the dogs and socialize the cats and puppies. For dogs and cats at the shelter to be adopted into homes, it is essential to teach them to trust people and to teach the dogs to walk on a lead. Almost all of the animals are former street animals who have never been indoors and need to learn to feel comfortable around people.
Volunteer Qualification :
Volunteers should preferably be 18 years old, or if over 16 years should have a written consent form from a legal guardian. Children over 12 may be allowed to volunteer if accompanied by a legal guardian at all times. Volunteers need to have a good command of either English or Thai. We particularly need volunteers who enjoy giving tours of the shelter and talking with visitors.
Facilities and welfare :
There are no volunteer facilities, so volunteers need to book their own accommodation at nearby Nai Yang or Mai Khao beaches. A volunteer guide with recommended accommodations offering discounts for Soi Dog volunteers is sent to all volunteers upon enquiry. A free pick-up and drop-off service is available between these beaches and the shelter every day. A volunteer coordinator is available to assists the volunteers during work hours at the shelter.
Duration of volunteering :
The foundation strongly encourages volunteers to spend a month or longer at shelter. When volunteers stay for at least a few weeks, they build close relationships with the animals and can see
them become more bonded to people.
Contact information :
Soi Dog Foundation
Petra Osterberg
167/9 Mai Khao 10, Moo 4,
Mai Khao, Talang, Phuket
Tel : 081 788 4222
E-mail : volunteering@soidog-foundation.org www.soidog.org/
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Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT)
Is a non-profit organization which its aims to
1. To rescue wild animals from places where they are maltreated and/or neglected, and help them to spend the rest of their lives in a sanctuary as close to the natural environment as possible with the best possible care
2. To educate people, particular children to stop cruelty to animals. In particular campaign against the illegal trade in wild animals for the pet industry and discourage the use of animals for entertainment, for example in performing animal shows.
3. To prevent hunting and promote conservation.
4. Gather knowledge and set up and join activities.
Volunteer Activities :
Volunteers will be trained to assist in looking after animal care on two different programs details following :
- Wildlife Program
- Elephants Program
The activities include feeding, watering of those animals including making enrichment for them as well as other projects that need volunteer to assist with keeping the center running. Presently, the Center has almost 300 different kinds of animal to taking care.
Most of them have been rescued from horrible conditions or have been abandoned after becoming unwanted pets. WFFT looks after primates such as gibbons and macaques the foundation also care for a wide variety of other animals, including Asiatic Black Bears, Sun Bears, Slow Lories and elephant named Khan Kluey, and whilst volunteering at the Wild Rescue Center (WRC), those volunteers will have the opportunity to work with all of these elephants.
Amount of Volunteer need : 51 persons.
Volunteer qualification :
- Age must be 18 years onward. Those whose age below 18 years need to have parent guidance closely.
- English ability on listening, speaking and understanding on daily conversation for safety reason.
Facilities and welfare :
Please contact individually to the foundation.
Duration of Volunteer:
Minimum required is one week, there is no maximum duration limitation.
Contact :
Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT)
108 moo 6, Tambon Thamairuak
Amphoe Thayang
76130 Petchaburi THAILAND TEL: (66)32-458135
Mail info@wfft.org or volunteer@wfft.org
Organisation: Agape Home
Website: http://www.nikkisplace.org/
Position: Assistant volunteer to work with HIV affected children
Location:Chiang Mai,Thailand.
Duration : 6 months - 1 year
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: 66 (053) 351-177-8
Email: agape@nikkisplace.org
Organisation:American Scholarship
Foundation
Granting scholarships to needy Thai children for education.
Position:
Location: Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need vorunteers to get involved in granting scholarships to needy Thai children for education.
Contact: Ms.Sunali Mundkur
E-mail: scholars@awcthailand.org
Organisation: Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women
The Emergency Home provides temporary shelter, food and physical and mental rehabilitation services for women and children. On any given day, there are about 150 women and children sheltering at the Emergency Home.
On June 21, 1987, former U.S President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter presided over the founding ceremony of the We-Train Center. Mr Carter, as chairman of the Global 2000 Foundation donated one million Baht for the construction of the Women's Clinic.
Website: http://www.apsw-thailand.org/
Position: Volunteers for Child care, play with children
Location: Don Muang, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: Everyday from 09.00 - 15.00 hrs.
Qualification: Volunteers who can take care babies.
Ideally suited for: Internship or volunteers who can take care babies.
Contact:
Tel: (662) 929-2301-07
Email: admin@apsw-thailand.org
Or apply at Social Work of APSW on Mon. - Fri. (09.00 - 17.00 hrs.)
Updated by APSW's Officer 7/01/14
Organisation: Ayui Foundation
Website: http://www.ayui.org/
Position: English Volunteer Tutor, Sport & other activities Tutor
Location: Chiang Rai,Thailand.
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: 084 170 6817
Email: ayui.foundation@gmail.com
Organisation: Baan Poomwaet
A home for boys aged 5-18 who have been rescued from the sex trade. They stay 3 to 12 months then go back to their family or to a different home.
Position:
Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Period:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers to teach or just speak English and play sports with the boys.
Contact:
E-mail:
Tel:
Organisation:Baan Rachawadee for Girls
Rehabilitation home for mentally and physically handicapped girls ages 7 to 18.
Website: http://www.rachawadeeying.com
Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Duration: Mon. - Fri. 08.30 - 16.00 hrs.
Qualification: Volunteers can care for children with disabilities redundant unconditionally.
Ideally suited for:
We need the internship or individuals interested in volunteering. Who are the sympathy and assistance with various activities, such as entering a dietary supplement to help treat and prevent pressure ulcers with children.
Contact: Ms.Liz Sinker Email: admin@apsw-thailand.org or
Ms.Dorothy Klynstra Email: dorothyk67@hotmail.com Tel: (085) 320-4523
Or send the letter to: Baan Rachawadee for Girls
The Home Director
No.78/15 Moo 1, T.Bangtalad
A.Pakkred, Nonthaburi Province 11120
Tel. 0-2583-6731, 0-2583-4246
Updated by Khun Tipparat 6/01/14
Organisation: Camillian Home for Children Living with Disabilities
Camillian Home provides food, education, care, and therapy for over 70 children living
with disabilities and serious illness.
Website: http://www.camillianhomelatkrabang.com
Position: Volunteer for Child Care, Children's Activities, or Helping with Administration
and Public Relations
Location: Latkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: For live-in volunteers 5 days/week, 8 hrs/day 3 months minimum (Exceptions for
volunteers with special skills such as physical or occupational therapy or experience with
disabled children) Bangkok-based volunteers may come according to availability, but must
be regular ideally suited for : internship or volunteers who can take care babies, or help
with Administration.
Contact: 02-360-785, 085-280-1402 (Kannika)
Email : camillianhome@gmail.com
Or apply online at www.camillianhomelatkrabang.org
Updated by Yvonne Liang on 24/03/14
Organisation: Central Welfare and Vocational Training Center for Women
Provides vocational training for disadvantaged poor women who are unable to support themselves.
Position:
Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers who can teach English and other vocational skills.
Contact:
E-mail:
Tel:
Organisation: Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities (CCD)
Rainbow House is now up to 40 children, ranging in age from 2 to 21 years old.
Website: ccdbkk@ccdthailand.org
Position: CCD is always interested in having professionally qualified therapists, medical staff and others, either living in Bangkok or from overseas, who are willing to donate their time and experience.
Location: Pakkred, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for: CCD accepts both professional and non-professional volunteers. Minimum age requirement is 18. Person should be in good health, willing to adapt to a different culture and self-motivated. Professionals will have the opportunity to work alongside Thai professionals (eg physical therapists, etc) to help disabled orphans in Thailand.
Contact:
Tel: +66 (0) 2 854 6966
Email: volunteer@ccdthailand.org
Organisation: Christian Foundation for The Blind
Under The Royal Patronage of H.M. The King
Providing education for the blind with centers in several provinces.
Website: http://www.cfbt.or.th
Position: Assist with blind and multiple handicapped children.
Location: Lad Phrao, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for: Patient and caring persons.
Contact:
Tel: (02) 510-4895
Email: cfbtbkk@ksc.th.com
Organisation:Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation - Thailand
Website: http://www.concordiathailand.org/
Position: Teacher of English and mathematics for students M1 - M6 and teaching career.
Location: Chiangmai, Thailand
Duration : -
Qualification: Speak English fluently or have knowledge of the teach vocational skills.
Ideally suited for: Student internship and interested people.
Contact: Khun Orathai
Tel: 02-9828977- 8 Ext: 102
Email: cweftthailand@gmail.com
Updated by Khun Orathai Thaweesin 8/01/2014
Organisation: Dragonfly Volunteer Projects
Website: http://www.thai-dragonfly.com/
Position: English teacher, Work with Wildlife, Care for Children
Location: Dragonfly Volunteer Projects is a program of the Dragonfly Community Foundation of Thailand.
Duration :You can choose to stay for a short or long term – some volunteers even work for a full year!
Qualification: None
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel:
Email: dan@thai-dragonfly.com
Organisation: Duang Prateep Foundation
To educate and improve the lives of children. Parents and Khlong Toei slum nearby.
Website: www.dpf.or.th
Position: Volunteer translators for foreigners to adopt children, fed children, assistant interpreter, PR
Location: Bangkok
Period: -
Qualification: -
Ideally suited for: -
Contact: -
Tel: 02-249-4880, 02-671-4045-8
Email: dpffound@ksc.th.com
Organisation: Goodwill Group Foundation
Website: http://www.goodwillbangkok.org/
Position: English language teacher
Location: Bang Na, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration :
Qualification: English Speakers
Ideally suited for:
We're always looking for motivated individuals who want to become part of our English teaching team. Generally, we try to place native English speakers into our intermediate conversation classes while Thai speakers are asked to teach our basic conversation classes. Prior experience teaching English is preferred, but not required. Teaching a class usually requires a six-month commitment of three hours a week.
Position: Computer teacher
Location: Bang Na, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration : 2-3 hours/week for 6 weeks.
Qualification: Basic computer nomenclature, email, the internet and Microsoft desktop skills.
Ideally suited for:
We need Thai-speaking female volunteers to teach our students about basic computer nomenclature, email, the internet and Microsoft desktop applications. Prior teaching experience is not required, but strong communications skills are very important.
Contact: goodwill@goodwillbangkok.org
Phone: (02)650-8494 (02) 115-5723
Organisation: Imjai House
Website: http://www.imjaihouse.com
Position: Volunteer opportunities, temporary and long-term, are available for anyone interested in donating their skills in teaching English, arts, baking, computer or music and vocational training.
Location: Chinag Mai ,Thailand.
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: +6653482127-9
Email: imjaihouse@yahoo.com
Organisation: International Coordination Center for Volunteer Teachers, Thailand
The ICCVTT was established in January 2013 with the aim of improving the English skills of students in rural Thailand who lack contact with native English speaker.
Website: http://freevolunteerthailand.org/
Position: English Language Teacher
Location: Watputthisan School, Sakeao Province, Thailand
Duration : Teaching English to students from the cultural exchange ( Kindergarten through Secondary school , children age 3 to 15 years) as well as school teachers and education personnel. Volunteer will teach for 3-4 hours a day equivalent to about 15-20 hours a week. Saturdays and Sundays are free for volunteers.
Qualification: Fluent English Speakers
Ideally suited for:
Applicant requirement
We prefer volunteers to commit to 3-4 weeks at least
1. Aged between 22 -60 years.
2. Strong proficiency in English. If not a native English speaker, then a diploma, certificate or letter of recommendation from employer or teacher to support level of English ability, must be provided.
Accommodation etc:
Volunteers will receive benefits in the following job functions:
1. Free accommodations.
2. Free breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday - Friday
3. Transportation to work.
4. A certificate is awarded at the end of the volunteer session.
Contact:
Jason Nontakan (Founder and Thai teacher)
02-393-7909 and 02-9828977- 8 Ext: 102
Tel: 089-245-3776
Email: nontakan072@hotmail.com
Organisation: International Support Group Foundation
Website: http://www.isgfthailand.org/be-a-volunteer
Position: Assistant Co-ordinator
Location: Bangkok,Thailand.
Period:
Qualification: any of our projects – be it playing with children at the dental clinic, interviewing potential students for sponsorship or maybe you just have a few hours to spare each month to help with administration tasks – we would really like to hear from you.
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: 66 (2) 258-5332
Email: isgf_education@yahoo.com
Organisation: Isara Foundation
Isara Foundation with a focus in education, environmental awareness, and personal safety. Isara volunteers help create and implement our own projects in the local community, which are funded solely through our generous sponsors and supporters.
Website: http://www.isara.org/
Position: English Language Teacher
Location: Nong Khai, Thailand
Duration: Mon-Fri: 4pm-7pm
Qualification: Fluent English Speakers
Ideally suited for:
We are currently looking for native/fluent English speakers to teach children and adults. Isara also teaches at nearby government schools in the mornings and afternoons. If you are interested in helping outside of Nong Khai, we provide volunteer English teachers to government schools around Thailand, where you will also be provided free accommodation.
Position: Handyman worker
Ideally suited for:
We also could use help developing our Learning Center and Recycling Center by making repairs, painting, and landscaping.
Accommodation: Volunteers can stay for free at the Isara Learning Center (ILC) in Nong Khai,
Because of the overwhelming interest in Isara's free volunteer program, all volunteer positions have been filled for 2013.
Contact:
Tel: 042-460-827
Email:
Organisation: Lad Yao Prison
Women's Correctional Center
Website: http://www.phaseloop.com/foreignprisoners/l-bangkhen.html
Position:
Location: Bang Khen, Bangkok 10900
Duration :
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers to visit and encourage foreign inmates.
Contact:
Organisation: Life Development Center
Website: http://www.ldcl.org/Charity%20template%20Projects.html
Position: Assistance Co-ordinator
Location: Meakon village Chiangdao, near Chiang Mai,Thailand.
Duration :
Qualification: None
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel:
Email: infor@ldcl.org
Organisation:Meechai Pattana School
Website: http://mechaifoundation.org/school.asp
Position: Teacher
Location: Buriram Province, North-east part of Thailand
Duration:
Qualification: English or Thai Speakers
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Intern coordinator for Population & Community Development Association (PDA)
Mr. Gavin Kuangparichat
Tel:
Email: gavink.pda@gmail.com
Organisation: NightLight Foundation
NightLight Foundation, the non-profit branch focusing on holistic intervention for women, families and communities affected by the global sex industry.
Website: http://nightlightinternational.com/bangkok/
Position: NightLight Bangkok only offers internships through the Impact School of Missions. ISM is a hands on, practical 4 week missions training school which will equip its participants to serve with excellence at NightLight.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:visit www.ismsea.com for more information
Contact:
Tel:
Email: infoism@impactasia.ca.
Organisation: Nonthaburi Reception Home for the Destitute
Offers shelter, food, medication and training to homeless adults.
Website: http://homelessnon.com/
Position:
Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Period:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers to visit homeless residents, serve food donated by NNR.
Contact: Ms.Liz Lu
E-mail: lizsiam@gmail.com
Tel:
Organisation: Nor Giank Baby Home
Website: http://www.scottmurray.com/norgiank.htm
Position:
Location: Klong Toey, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: (662) 258-5252
Email: norgiank@inet.co.th
Organisation: Operation Smile Foundation (Thailand)
Website: http://www.operationsmile.or.th/help/volunteer/
Position: Medical Volunteers and Non Medical Volunteers (click website the link for more information)
Location: Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for: "Contact Operation Smile Thailand for more information on how to volunteer"
Contact:
Tel: + (66) 2656 1992
Email: info@operationsmile.or.th
Organisation: Opportunity Foundation
Opportunity Foundation was formed and registered in Thailand in 2007 to care for abandoned and abused children. Facilities and staff of the foundation are located in Nang Rong City, in Buriram province.
Website: http://www.opportunityfoundation.org/involved/volunteer.html
Position: Depending on their skills, volunteers can have a variety of tasks such as infant care, tree planting, fish pond building and other landscape jobs. If you have training or experience in child or youth related social work, psychology, child development, infant care, or have experience in some other aspect of child care, from simply having been a parent to a university degree, we’d like to talk with you.
Location: Buri Ram ,Thailand.
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: +66 (0) 4462 2690,
Organisation: Pakkret Babies Home
A home for orphaned or abandoned babies up to age six.
Website: www.pakkredbabies.com/
Position: Volunteer for child care, play with Baby, touch massage
Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Duration: Select only 1 day of the following
Work every Tuesdat during 13.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Work every Thursday during 13.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Work every Saturday during 13.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Qualification: Internship or volunteers who can care for children with disabilities redundant unconditionally.
Qualification: Volunteers who can take care babies.
Ideally suited for:
Internship or volunteers who can care for and play with the babies toddlers.
Contact:
Khun Narisara -Thai Holistic Health Foundation
(volunteers training place prior sending to Baan Pakkret Babies Home)
Tel: 02 589 4243, 02 591
8092
updated by Pakkret Babies Home 7/01/14
Organisation: Rain Tree Foundation
Website: http://www.raintree-foundation.org/index.php?id=239
Position: sewing instructor to teach women groups and students
Location: out from Chiang Mai, Northern partThailand.
Duration: minimum 1 - 3 months
Qualification: English Speaking, over 20 years old.
Ideally suited for:
Fee 3 months- 450€
Contact:
Tel: (+66) 085 716 1192
Email: info@raintree-foundation.org
Organisation:Rainbow
House - See
Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities (CCD)
Run by Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities, this is a care home for children with disabilities. It also has a day care center and encourages evelopment of physical, mental, emotional and social skills.
Website: http://www.ccdthailand.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=27
Position:
Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Duration :
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers to play with children.
Contact: Ms.Lauren Avery
E-mail: development@ccdthailand.org
Organisation: Sang Tawan Children's Home
A home for abandoned children aged 10-14 years old.
Position:
Location: Phaholyothin
Duration :
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers to teach a musical instrument, as well as converstional English. The housemother will bring the children to volunteer's home on as Saturday.
Contact: Ms.Tiffany Herbard E-mail: tiffanyhebard@gmail.com or
Ms.Susan Curtis E-mail: escecurtis@gmail.com Tel: 080 043 2735
Organisation: Sarnelli House
Sarnelli House is made up of 6 homes for children in three different hamlets in the Nongkhai province of Northeast Thailand.
Website: http://www.sarnelliorphanage.org/visiting
Position: Volunteers are accepted for work at Sarnelli House only. Since the children infected with HIV/AIDS are now taking the Anti-Retro Viral (ARV) drugs, they are healthy enough to go to school.
Location: Nong Khai, Thailand
Duration: March 15 – May 1 October 1 – October 21. Once school opens, volunteers are not needed.
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: (+66) (0) 88 - 586 - 5547
Email: kintrona@gmail.com
Organisation: Sparrow Home
A home for children of prisoners.
Website: http://sparrow-home-bangkok.com/
Position:
Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers to play with and interact with the children
Contact:
Tel:
Organisation: The Chaiyapruk Foundation
occupies a three-House complex in Nakorn Nayok, providing a permanent home for abandoned children.
Website: http://www.chaiyaprukchildrenhome.com/
Position: Volunteers will be seen as general helpers, assisting the supervisors in all needs, such as caring and teaching of the children, helping with house working and gardening and most importantly taking care their English education.
Location: Nakon Nayok,Thailand.
Duration:
Qualification: Patient, considerate, respectful and tolerant.
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: +66 (0)2 328-0272
Email: montri20@hotmail.com
Organisation: The Education for Development Foundation (EDF)
Website: http://www.edfthai.org/en/?page=how_you_can_help&id=51
Position:
EDF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Translators Copy Writers PR Volunteers
Location: Bangkok ,Thailand.
Duration :
Qualification: Thai reading and writing with English or Japanese language skills
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: (02)579 9209 to 11
Email: public@edfthai.org
Updated by Khun Siwatchaya 8/01/14
Organisation: Thai-Lahu Foundation
Website: http://www.thailahu.com/en/getinvolved.html
Position: Volunteer to assist HIV infected Hill Tribes:
Fundraising volunteer
English language teaching volunteer
Environmental volunteer
Location: out from Chiang Mai,Thailand.
Duration:
Qualification:
Contact:
Tel: +66-53-867-400
Email: info@lahuhealthproject.com
Organisation: The Foundation to Encourage the Potential of Disabled Persons
Website: http://www.assistdisabled.org/
Position: At this time we are only looking for volunteers with the following professional skills;
Welding or metal fabrication Physical or occupational therapists Thai to English Translators and Qualified
medicalnurses
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration: minimum commitment of 3 months
Qualification: Welding or metal fabrication Physical or occupational therapists Thai to English Translators and Qualified medical nurses
Ideally suited for:
Contact:
Tel: English: 086 1855852 Thai: 085 7088711
Email: use the form on their website
Organisation: The Human Development Foundation
We work to help the children and communities of the many slums of Bangkok.
Website: http://www.mercycentre.org/en/home/want-to-volunteer
Position: English Language Teacher
Location: Khlong Toey slum, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration :
Qualification: Fluent English Speakers
Ideally suited for:
We ask that our volunteers make a minimum commitment of one month.
Volunteer accommodation is available. We ask for a 500baht/night fee, which will be used in the support of our Mercy Centre.
Please download and complete the volunteer application and mail to the attention of our volunteer coordinator.
Contact:
Volunteer Co-ordinator: Ms. Kanyaphat
Tel: 02 671-5313
Email: kanyaphat@mercycentre.org.
Organisation: White Elephant thrift
store
A second-hand store that donates all of its profits to charities.
Position:
Location: Samakke Road, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers to help in the store. Needs donations of clothing and household items.
Contact: Ms.Jenn Bradley
E-mail: jennbradley5@gmail.com
Tel: 084 540 3299
Organisation: Young Women's Christian Association
Cares for preschoolers from low-income families while promoting their development.
Website: http://www.ywcathailand.net/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=489093
Position:
Location: Nonthaburi, Thailand
Duration:
Qualification:
Ideally suited for:
We need volunteers to teach English and help care for the kids. For Christmas, need help with songs for Christmas party.
Contact: Khun Saisom Komalasevin
Tel: 080 770 9335
E-mail:ywcapakkret@yahoo.com