Volunteer in an Orphanage in Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Program
Our Orphanage volunteering program in Chiang Mai offers volunteer a chance to make an important contribution to the people of Thailand, and to gain an in depth experience of the country and its culture that will stay with you the rest of your life!
Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand and is the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is located some 700 km north of Bangkok, among some of the highest mountains in the country. You will be met at the airport of Chiang Mai. There are daily flights from Bangkok to Chiangmai at very low prices with airlines such as Air Asia. There are also several daily buses from Bangkok to Chiangmai every day. At the end of your program we will drop you off at the airport for your onward travel.
We offer great flexibility to our volunteers. You can join the program from 1 week up to 24 weeks. With our Volunteer Program in Chiang Mai you can start every Sunday throughout the year. You need to arrive at the latest on the Sunday when your program starts. You can arrive earlier if you want and pay for extra nights accommodation which we can arrange for you. Your program also includes and airport pickup and drop off at the end of the program, a city tour of Chiang Mai and a visit to the famous Chiang Mai Night Market.
You will stay in a guesthouse in central Chiang Mai City where you will have your own single room with private bathroom. The guesthouse is very convenient as it is downtown Chiang Mai and it is also easy to get to the orphanage. For pictures of the guesthouse click here.
Our office in Chiang Mai:
52 Lampang Road
T. Changpuak, A. Muang
Chiangmai 50300
Thailand
Our Country Manager in Thailand:
Ms Prachit Kasemrat
Weekly Itinerary
Click here for Pictures of our orphanage program in Thailand on Flickr
About The Orphanage
The orphanage in Chiang Mai is the home for orphaned children in the Northern Region of Thailand caring for babies and children up to 6 years old and for girls from the age of 7 until 18 years. The orphanage cares for more than 600 children who have been abandoned or abused, or whose families cannot support them.
The objective of the orphanage is to provide the loving care that a child needs and would normally receive from its parents. The home takes in children that have been orphaned or found abandoned and it cares for children from broken homes or families who are no longer able to support them.
Program Requirements
The minimum age for joining the program is 17. There are no specific qualifications needed to join the volunteer program in Thailand . Volunteers are expected to be flexible and patient as well as possess a passion and love for children.
Prices of the Program
Prices |
US$ |
GBP |
EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
1 week |
575 |
390 |
475 |
2 weeks |
765 |
520 |
645 |
3 weeks |
955 |
645 |
810 |
4 weeks |
1140 |
770 |
975 |
extra week |
135 |
95 |
110 |
What's included:
• Airport pickup and Drop Off : Upon the receipt of the flight information we will meet you at the airport in Chiang Mai. And at the end of your program we will provide a drop off at the airport.
• Accommodation : You will stay in a guesthouse in central Chiang Mai City where you will have your own single room with private bathroom.
• Tour of Chiang Mai : Your Coordinator will show you around Chiang Mai.
• In-country transportation : We will take you to the orphanage the first time. After that volunteers are responsible for daily transportation to and from the orphanage. Your coordinator will explain how to get around during your orientation.
• Support : From the very beginning to the end of the project your local WLS Coordinator will co-ordinate your program and support you during your program.
• Emergency Support : WLS International provides volunteers with the mobile phone of your local coordinator so that volunteers and their family members can contact our coordinator in the event of an emergency or crisis.
• Certificate of Completion : Upon completion of your respective service project, participants receive a certificate upon request illustrating their contributed time.
• Pre-departure information : We help you with any questions that you have regarding your program before you leave.
The prices of our programs also cover the cost of researching, visiting the projects, advertising and promotion costs, office expenses and staff at our head office and local staff.
What's not included : international flight, meals, travel insurance, visa and daily transport to the project.
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volunteer testimonial
The program was good and the support from the coordinator was wonderful. Prachit is an amazing person, she is helpful and very enthusiastic. These were the best 2 weeks in Thailand, feeling helpful and special to be part of this program. I had the chance to work in the baby room and enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks! I will be back!
Annelies Slijpen (Netherlands)
volunteer testimonial
Excellent service, excellent food. The support was extremely informative and helpful. I am going to recommend it to my friends!
Georgina King (Australia)
volunteer testimonial
I just returned to the U.S. from my volunteer program in Chiang Mai and wanted to reach out to you to express my gratitude. The support and attention throughout my stay there really made the two weeks a wonderful experience. I cannot begin to tell you how helpful my coordinator was and how much I truly appreciated having her there. I will definitely recommend WLS to anyone thinking about a volunteer program. Thanks again!
Leslie Lau (USA)
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The whole experience has made me grow as a person. Prachit was awesome in her support and directions.
Winnie McKee (Canada)
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I had a great time at the orphanage, it was a really nice place and the babies were so cute. Prachit was a really big help, the time here wouldn't have been the same without her.
Signe Jensen (Denmark)
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Everything was organized very well. The coordinator was very helpful and showed me around. I felt welcome straight away. Thanks ever so much.
Anja Kirst (UK)