Volunteer Work In Bangkok – In Search Of Sanuk

If you’re interested in doing real volunteer work while in Bangkok but don’t know who to contact, speak to the guys at InSearchOfSanuk.com – they are doing sterling work with a growing number of Bangkok charities

Last Friday I attended the hugely successful LUSH party organised by In Search Of Sanuk, which managed to raise nearly 35000 Baht (or $1000 US) for the Urban Garden Project, which aims to create a large green space for families in Bangkok’s slums to use, both as a place to get some peace and also as a way of giving them an area to grow their own fruits and vegetables. It’s just one of a growing variety of projects that is being run by InSearchOfSanuk.com, a charitable organisation headed up by Atlanta native Dwight. (In case you’re wondering, sanuk is the Thai word for fun).

What ISOS is doing is working with existing Thai charities in Bangkok and helping bring them funding and whatever other assistance they need through events like last week’s LUSH, as well as raising awareness that these charities actually exist. Given the attendence at LUSH, I think they’re doing a pretty good job of it so far. (You can read more about the LUSH party and the Urban Garden Project on their site). Dwight sounds pretty serious on ISOS’s blog, and there’s no doubting his commitment and passion, but in real life he’s a very friendly, funny guy who doesn’t take himself too seriously. It’s probably these qualities that help him bring together so many people.

You can contact ISOS direct and find out about short term volunteer work in Bangkok and also their longer term projects – plus of course, find out when their next event will be. You should also take a look at the Real Volunteer Thailand site for other suggestions of how to volunteer without hefty voluntourism costs.

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