Volunteering in Chiang Mai

The following services are included in our volunteering in Chiang Mai programme:

• Transfer from airport in Chiang Mai
• 2-day orientation with city tour and cultural programme
• Accommodation in a shared room in the volunteer house with half board during the orientation days
• Placement in a volunteer project
• Accommodation and meals during the volunteer work, Temple School Project: shared room with breakfast in volunteer house or in a flat, lunch provided at the project. Elephant Project: Monday through Friday in a private room on the project site, with full board. Orphanage Project: small weekly allowance for typical Thai lunches
• If applicable, transfer to the Elephant Project
• Help when applying for a visa (for longer stays in Thailand)
• Help when taking out travel insurance
• Help, support, and advice from an appointed programme coordinator before departure
• Local English-speaking contact partner
• Local 24-hour emergency number
• Certificate upon return

Price

• Age: 18 and above.
• Language: Good knowledge of English.
• Practical experience: Not necessary, but teaching experience is an advantage.
• Other: Since you will be surrounded by a completely foreign culture, patience, adaptability, independence, and travel experience are very important. Aside from this, you will need to show a great deal of personal initiative, volunteering in Chiang Mai. The work in the elephant project can be physically strenuous. In the temple schools, you will need to follow the monastery rules. Additionally, you will need a police background check in order to be placed in a temple school.

• Travel to and from Thailand (Chiang Mai)
• Some meals
• Elephant Camp: Accommodation at the weekends
• Temple school: Police background check
• Visa costs (if applicable)
• Vaccinations
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses for transportation, excursions, etc.