Year-round Affordable Service Projects in Thailand

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok
• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai
• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Phitsanulok,  Rayong,  Pattaya,  Ratchaburi,  Saraburi,  Surat Thani,  Chonburi,  Trang,  Cha-am,  Hua Hin,  Sukhotai,  Hat Yai,  Songkhla,  Kanchanaburi,  Klaeng,  Mae Sot,  Nakhon Pathom,  Lampang,  Pattani,  Samut Prakan,  Ban Phai,  Khon Kaen,  Nong Khai,  Udon Thani,  Nakhon Phanom,  Surin,  Ubon Ratchatani,  Chiang Rai,  Ayutthaya,  Nakhon Ratchasima,  Nonthaburi
• Phuket: 
Phuket

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: VFP offers over 3400 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including more than 70 annual projects in Thailand. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Work projects include: construction/renovation of low-income housing or community buildings, historic preservation, archeology; environmental projects such as trail building, environmental education, wildlife surveying, park maintenance, organic farming; social services working with children, the elderly, physically or mentally handicapped, refugees, minority groups, drug/alcohol recovery, AIDS education; as well as arts projects and festivals.

Thailand projects are limited to age 18+, are either short-term (2-3 weeks) or medium-term (1-3 months) and are offered year-round. A USD 300 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for some projects in developing countries. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.

Read more on the VFP website and search the Project Directory.

Highlights: Large choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: USD 300+

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Make friends from many countries at every site. Help local communities and promote international goodwill.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6-12

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Volunteers For Peace, Inc.'s Mission Statement: Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

Year Founded: 1982