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Thailand Volunteer Programs from $24/day | Most Affordable & Trusted

Name: Thailand Volunteer Programs from $24/day | Most Affordable & Trusted
Brand: International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ
SKU: 21098
Rating: 4.92 (39 reviews)

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Location

Thailand
- Chiang Rai
- Hua Hin

Length

1 to 12 weeks

Project Types

Agriculture Childcare Community Development Building Projects Youth Environmental Conservation Education Teaching ESL

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Program Details

Language

English

Timeframe

Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round

Housing

Host Family Hostel

Groups

Small Group (1-15)

Travel Type

Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price

335

Price Details

Thailand Program Fee includes airport pick-up, orientation, program supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer program period, in-country 24/7 volunteer support and in-country administration costs.

What's Included

Accommodation Some Accommodation Airport Transfers Meals

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: May 01, 2024

Last Reviewed: Feb 07, 2024

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About Program

Trusted by 136,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's #1 rated volunteer programs in Thailand and 50+ destinations worldwide.

For the past 6 years, we've won the "Top Volunteer Abroad Provider Award" from GoOverseas, so you can trust that you're in the safest hands with IVHQ in Thailand.

Our affordable projects start from $24/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement and local support. Projects run year-round, with durations from 1-12 weeks. Choose from 8 projects, ranging from Teaching English, Childcare, and Environmental Conservation, based in the northern city of Chiang Rai or southern beach town of Hua Hin. Plus, you’ll stay with other like-minded, impact-focused travelers from around the world (private room options available).

With IVHQ’s superior pre-departure support services, you’ll gain exclusive access to your own Volunteer Travel Specialist, comprehensive preparation tools and volunteer training before you leave home.

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Program Highlights

Cheapest volunteer programs from $24/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement & local support.
Volunteer for 1-12 weeks, year round start dates most Mondays
15+ years experience & only B Corp certified volunteer travel organization
Get free changes up to 14 days before you start with our flexible booking policy
Affordable way to earn college credit - gain 5 credits for only US$500!

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Impact 4.7
Support 4.9
Fun 4.85
Value 4.9
Safety 4.95

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Such an amazing experience. Could not recommend the Thailand team enough, made so many friends! This volunteering opportunity has been one to remember! So awesome I couldn’t express in words how good it was! Absolutely awesome!!! Teaching in Thailand was super rewarding, the staff were absolutely amazing, they couldn’t have helped out any more than they did, they went above and beyond for everything and I would highly highly highly recommend!! One of the best experiences of my life! Thank you IVHQ

Pros

Meeting new friends
Rewarding
Great environment

Cons

Wish I could’ve stayed longer

It was an amazing experience! Both the impact and the organisation of this volunteering program was incredible. I met a lot of other incredible volunteers and I felt that the teaching program was highly impactful to the local community. The organisation, the staff and the supervisor was extremely helpful. In my freetime I was able to visit Hua Hun or just relax at the accomodation provided. The food at the accomodation was good and typically Thai, giving me a further insight into Thai culture. Highly recommend!

I would choose to volunteer in Hua Hin with IVHQ again in a heartbeat! The organisation prior to my arrival was very straightforward and clear, I knew exactly what to bring and what to expect. Once I arrived in Hua Hin I immediately felt at home, the other volunteers were all so open minded and we formed great bonds in a very short amount of time. The local team was so helpful and happy to have us all and the teaching program was the perfect mixture of volunteering and helping the community swell as still having some free time to explore Thailand!

Pros

Immediate reward seeing the children understand your teaching
once in a lifetime experience
building connections from all over the world

Cons

robberies occurred at the accommodation once, but the team took care of it.
not a lot of privacy as facilities are shared

great experience! it was my first time with IVHQ and not the last one! I recommand! All was nice, people, mission, house center, food, accomodations.. very very beautiful trip! ❤️

I was solo traveller and it was very safe. I met couples, friends.. all’s in safety, mission vas interesting, I had free time during afternoon, we could do what we want, solo or with people. There was taxi, or accomodations to go until city, there was variety of local food, IVHQ team was very available, nice. Not the last experience for me!

Life changing experience, honored and truly gratifying for the experience, nothing in my life apart from my children and grandchildren exceeds this beautiful experience.

Our loving and supporting team enjoyed all aspects of the program, meeting people from different countries and cultures will be remembered by me and my family for the rest of my life.

Life time memories forever.

Beautiful hardworking Thai people opened my eyes and appreciating what we have here in New Zealand.

Absolute joy

Pros

Great support team, 24/7
Safe living conditions and culinary Thai food experience.
Friendship, knowledge about other culture and meeting beautiful hardworking Thai people.

Cons

None

Meaningful program - we got to teach at different schools daily. We also received a translator in the classroom and co-taught each class among 3 volunteers.

Supportive coordinators from the local team (The Green Lion) - activities such as cooking class, Thai language class, visiting Hua Hin Market Village and checking out the night markets were organized weekly. There are also coordinators on site to assist with any issues.

Amazing food - a wide range of food choices that differs on a daily basis. Any specific dietary requirements were also considered.

Highly recommend!

Pros

meaningful impact
meeting wonderful new friends
learn to work with people of different cultures

Cons

less time to travel and explore the city
less personal space since you need to share the facility

It wasn't my first experience on a volunteering trip, and it certainly wouldn't be my last. I thought I was prepared for what was to come based on past experiences but my time at Hua Hin proved to be a whole new adventure - in the best way...

I embarked on this project as a trial as I was considering a career switch in teaching English. The experience I gained and the lessons I learned were priceless! Through this project, I am now more assured than ever that this is the right step for me. This wasn't just a break from the mundane back home, this was an important step for my growth.

Additionally, I never expected to form such strong bonds and attachments to the beautiful volunteers I met during my 2 weeks in Hua Hin. We may have parted ways for now but I believe for some, we will meet again in the near future.

I highly recommend anyone considering this project. It will not always be easy but I promise you, it will be worth it.

Pros

Meeting new people (coordinators, volunteers, children)
Challenging yourself during the project
Learning about new cultures

Cons

Transportation
Lack of variety in meals

It was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. The teaching, the meeting new people, the culture, ... everything was great. I would definitely do it again.

I went to Thailand alone as an 18-year-old. I was looking forward to it immensely. When I finally arrived, there were almost no volunteers. Of course, it was already super late and I went straight to sleep. The next day was actually the "official arrival day" and there were so many new people. I was really relieved because there were so many different nationalities. This is where everything started.

Pros

New culture
The children
The amazing people

Cons

Transportation back to the airport

Questions & Answers

Is it suitable for a Muslim girl?

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Is there any program for medical social work?

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Could two of us go on a programme together?

Hi, thanks for stopping by! Traveling with a friend is one of our favorite things to do too :) For more details on traveling with friends we recommend reaching out to the program provider directly, which you can do here: https://www.volunteerhq.org/contact-us/.

By Go Overseas on July 19, 2018

Would this program be suitable for vegans?

Hi Tyana, Yes, this program is suitable for vegans along with other dietary requirements. We would recommend that you supplement the meals we offer with your own food, as there wouldn't be a huge amount of choice/variation. Jordan McFadyen IVHQ Community Manager

By IVHQ on March 20, 2018

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

Volunteers and locals in Thailand

I chose this program as it was close to home and not knowing what to expect, it was the best choice I could make for a 3 week period. I was also intrigued by the Hill Tribe people we were referred to in our literature.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

We were assisted with registration fees, program fees (which we paid), I had to arrange air fares and weekend accommodation

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I would offer this: go with an open mind and be prepared to immerse yourself into the culture in all areas and you will be greatly rewarded. If you are going to worry too much about sleeping arrangements, what food you may have to eat, and the type of work you are doing, get over it or just don't go. If you are serious about it, embrace it and you will love it.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Volunteering in Thailand

An average week could consist of anything you can think of outdoors including building dams, digging roads, renovating old buildings, painting anything that needs painting, exploring the countryside after work, admiring the beauty on the way to and from work, working hard and having fun. Oh and eating beautiful authentic food.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it and/or how did your views on the issue change?

My initial fears were my age and the food I would have to eat. Age went out the window after the first 24 hours as everyone is there for the same reason regardless of age, religion, or gender. Food was a concern as I'm not the best at trying different things so I told myself to eat all that was presented to me and it was absolutely fantastic.

Do you have anything else you'd like to share with prospective volunteers?

If you are prepared to work hard, the local elders are particularly interested to talk to you and find out about you. I met many interesting people who have lived in the hills of Northern Thailand for many many years and they were wonderful and very thankful for the assistance.

If you look at generic websites, you will have no idea of what you are going to do but if you find some heritage somewhere online, you may get a better understanding. I am 55 years old, all other volunteers were under 30 and we loved each other and I left Thailand with a new family in my life.

Embrace the culture, the people, the country but also your peers and you will be amazed.

I am thinking of backpacking and volunteering around the world for 12 months at end of 2017 and I cannot wait, may even take my 23-year-old daughter with me.

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