Want to find places to volunteer in Thailand where you don’t have to pay loads of money for the privilege of doing so? Lindy Madden has some answers
Lindy Madden has lived in Thailand for the last five years and put together a small site called Real Volunteer Thailand which details genuine volunteer opportunities for tourists and expats alike that are not part of the often expensive voluntourism trade.
Lindy also previously wrote Teaching English in Thailand, Teaching English in Korea and Teaching English in Japan for Travelhappy.
Lindy: If you have been thinking about volunteering in Thailand, but aren’t quite sure where to start read about some practical tips to help you find an organization that fits in with your values, goals, and skills.
Many of us have responsibilities that take up a lot of our time in Thailand – work, family, friends, and hobbies but still want to find opportunities to do some volunteer work. If you’re interested in finding out about short volunteer opportunities in Thailand that would be suitable for a traveler or expat follow the link for more information at RealVolunteerThailand.com
Are you ready for a long-term commitment? If you’re looking to mix adventure, excitement, and an unbelievable volunteer experience in Thailand read about some of the long-term Thailand volunteer opportunities available with organizations that make a real difference.
I find that I never seem to have enough time to do all of the things that I want to do. Like most people, we have commitments that make it difficult to volunteer for any big chunks of time. Luckily, there are other things that you can do to volunteer that you can easily fit into your hectic schedule and still feel like you’re making a contribution. Read 10 Other Volunteer Ideas for the full scoop.
If you’re thinking about coming to volunteer in Thailand and want some practical information about what to bring and what to expect if you’re going to be in a rural area then you’ll want to read Zoe Matthew’s Volunteer Survival Guide.
If you work for a volunteer organisation in Thailand that you would like to see featured on RealVolunteerThailand.com, please email realvolunteerthailand@gmail.com
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