Volunteer Thailand Accommodation
Our Friends for Asia Volunteer House is the perfect spot to unwind after a day of volunteering in Thailand. Located in a convenient area in the middle of Chiang Mai city, our two accommodation buildings are only minutes apart and hold up to 35 people in air-conditioned bedrooms. Trust me, the air conditioned bedrooms are nice reprieve from the hot, sunny days of northern Thailand. Although the experience of volunteering in our projects is an amazing cultural experience, it’s nice to know that you can always curl up in our living room, watch English movies, Skype friends and family or surf the web with our free wireless internet.
Breakfasts of toast, cereal, eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, fresh fruit and aromatic, northern Thai Red Cliff Coffee, is available for all volunteers and interns each morning. Countless inexpensive, delicious Thai food restaurants, along with a large variety of restaurants specializing in different international cuisines are only minutes from our volunteer accommodation. Volunteers are also welcomed to put on an apron and show off their skills in our full kitchens after completing one of Chiang Mai’s many Thai cooking course.
Our friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Volunteer Coordinators work out of our office area in the Friends for Asia which is a two minute walk from our volunteer accommodation spots. The Coordinators work hard to insure that your volunteer project runs smoothly. They also assist in all matters that volunteers come across during their project. Multiple travel agents are within the neighborhood, which assist volunteers in making additional travel arrangements and booking other activities, such as cooking courses, Thai massage courses, jungle treks and even bungee jumping during their time in Chiang Mai.
Money matters can be taken care of at two different banks or four ATMs within a five minute walk of our accommodation. You may also take advantage of the nearby 7-11, although, we advise on supporting the local neighborhood shops. Laundry can be washed in our Thai style washing machine, though there are multiple laundry services that wash, dry and iron clothes for a fraction of what this costs in the west.
Elephant Camp Volunteer Accommodation
Elephant Camp Volunteers spend the week in tree houses that overlook a river and forest valley Monday to Friday. On weekends Elephant Camp Volunteers return to Chiang Mai, which gives them the opportunity to share their week’s stories with our staff and the friends they made during orientation. Although the house is comfortable and safe, the most important part of our Volunteer House, is the sense of community it provides and the friendships and connections made between our international volunteers during their stay.
Elephant Camp Accommodation
Waking up in the morning to the flowing river underneath your veranda, one can hear the calls of elephants, waiting impatiently for their morning bath. Suspended more than 20 feet off the ground, this type of accommodation is something you’ll never forget about volunteering in Thailand. The tree houses are rustic and unique. Unfortunately the tree houses are limited and need lots of upkeep. Therefore, in some cases volunteers also stay in guest rooms above the camp’s souvenir shop. All the accommodation at the Elephant Camp has electricity and hot water showers. Considering there is no internet or TVs at the camp, volunteers spend their evenings strolling around the camp’s grounds, helping the cooks prepare dinner and singing karaoke with their mahouts at the village’s only karaoke bar.
Summer Volunteering
Consider volunteering during the summer months. This is a good time to take some time off as well as give time to those in need. We offer flexible volunteering from 2 weeks to 2 months or more.
Mix and match a few different volunteer projects or dedicate your time to one project. Our professional staff are there to help and support you throughout the volunteer experience.
Volunteer Stories
Helen Lam - HongKong - Teaching Monks, July, 2010"Friends For Asia has definitely made my trip marvelous and unforgettable. Living in Chiang Mai for 2 weeks as a volunteer, I had the precious opportunity to experience Thai life almost as a local. People here always wear a big warm smile, and the city would just melt everyone’s heart. I would highly recommend volunteers to come teaching English to Monks. The satisfactory feeling that comes afterwards is truly rewarding!"
Sinead O’Leary, Cork, Ireland – Elephant Camp February, 2010
“My last two days were unforgettable, my mahout brought me through the jungle, which I strongly recommend and also to a deep river and got to act like a cowboy and try and balance on my elephant while he ordered her to throw me off. An amazing experience. Don’t be afraid to get wet, have fun, start water fights, and roll around on your elephant in the water, it’s a once in a life time experience…”
Alana Borsa, Ontario, Canada - HIV Orphanage Project April, 2009
“Working at the HIV Orphanage is a wonderful and inspiring experience. The enthusiasm of the staff and the energy of the children are completely infectious. They will touch your heart each and every day. Coming to spend time at the orphanage has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The orphanage family has certainly become, and will now be forever a part of my life.”
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