AmeriSpan - Volunteer in Thailand

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok
• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: Thailand borders Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, and Cambodia. The east coast also lies along the Gulf of Thailand while the west coast joins with the Andaman Sea. Because of its many neighbors, each region has a distinct feel unlike any of the others. In the center is Bangkok, the melting pot of traditional cultures and modern influences. In the northern provinces, the traditional Hill Tribe culture can still be seen in the mountainside.

The northeast, known as the poorest region of Thailand, is often neglected by tourists but it holds some of the greatest treasures in Thailand. Along the southern coasts lie the pristine beaches popular for sunbathing and rock climbing on its limestone cliffs. The southern tip is best known for its Muslim influences and political unrest. Despite their different backgrounds, Thai people are all characterized by their warm welcoming smiles.

With its breathtaking natural beauty and warm and hospitable people, Thailand remains one of the most popular South Asian destinations for tourists. Thailand is divided into four natural regions: The mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central Plains; the semiarid farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the Southern peninsula. Thailand is the only Southeastern Asian country that was never colonized. You can find remnants of almost 1000 years of history all through the country. Thai is the national language but English is fairly widespread.

Our volunteer program invites you to explore this Southeast Asian paradise while contributing to local communities. There are placements in and around Chiang Mai (the gateway to the Northern part of the country with its lush landscapes and rice fields) and Bangkok (the cosmopolitan and business center of Thailand). You can work with disadvantaged children, in local health centers or assist in an elderly home. You can teach English in many places including a Buddhist temple!

Highlights:
Thailand Language Classes:
1 week Language & Culture, or 3 hrs/day private classes Thai classes

AmeriSpan Tip:
Take some time before or after the volunteer project to relax on the world famous beaches!

Cost in US$: Varies on length of stay

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded: 1993