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International Labor Day

International Labor Day

Why You Should Volunteer This International Workers’ Day On the 1st of May each year the enormous contribution of working men and women is celebrated around the world, and rightly so. From keeping our streets safe and clean to putting food on our tables, the contribution of […]

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National Volunteer Week 2017

National Volunteer Week 2017

Each year in mid to late April, the people of the United States and Canada recognize and celebrate the work of volunteers down the decades. This year, National Volunteer Week is from 23rd to the 27th of April. Initially conceived in Canada in 1943 to celebrate the […]

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What You Need to Know About Thailand’s Chakri Day

What You Need to Know About Thailand’s Chakri Day

April isn’t just another month in Thailand. Not only is the Songkran New Year Festival celebrated, it is also the month that Thais observe Chakri Memorial Day. Officially called ‘King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day’, Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of […]

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5 Tips for Surviving Songkran

5 Tips for Surviving Songkran

If you are volunteering in Thailand in mid-April it is likely you will be free from your project to enjoy the Songkran New Year Festival. Due to all the festivities of Songkran, along with the Thailand School year summer (which runs from March to mid-May) our volunteer […]

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Happy St.Patrick’s Day!

or Summer Volunteering Opportunities in Thailand for Irish Students It’s that time of year again when rivers (and beer taps!) around the world flow green as St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated across the globe. The Irish diaspora stretches to the most remote corners of the planet where […]

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Summer Volunteer – Job Prospects!

Summer Volunteer – Job Prospects!

Summer Volunteer Projects have always been regarded as a great way for college students to enrich their lives while helping those less fortunate than themselves. Volunteering can be extremely rewarding on a personal level, but it can also significantly boost your job prospects both during your studies […]

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Bangkok Volunteer Group 48

Bangkok Volunteer Group 48

Presenting Bangkok Group 48! A small group of three ladies from Canada and the USA. The participants in this group are partaking in our Medical Internship and Womens Empowerment Project. They finished their orientation over the weekend and started in their projects on Monday. Considering the schools […]

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Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #217

Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #217

Presenting our Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #217! A group of five volunteers coming from the UK, Denmark, and Australia. These five volunteers are participating in our Elephant Camp and Children’s Home Volunteer Projects. The group just arrived late last week, finished our 2 day pre-service orientation over […]

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Boost Your Work Experience

or Boost Your Work Experience on a Thailand Volunteer Project In an ever more competitive world, gaining the right work experience can be invaluable in kick starting your career. While the right qualifications are important, those with hands on experience often have the edge over competitors when […]

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Bangkok Volunteer Group #47

Bangkok Volunteer Group #47

Presenting Bangkok Volunteer Group #47. A small group of only two volunteers, both from Germany. Normally, our late February, and March groups are small, due to the exams, and closing of the schools in Thailand, for the Thailand summer. These two volunteers are participating in our Bangkok […]

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