Volunteer by the sea with a non-profit
Teach village, migrant, Muslim and Buddhist students. Help poor farmers, migrant and other children to a brighter future.
OpenmindProjects, a local non-profit, supports village and temple schools.
Volunteers are an important complement to school teachers. in helping students to improve their English and IT skills.
Teach English, IT. Help young students to use internet to learn.
Help their parents, too, to learn English and other skills to earn a living from tourism.
Read about Teaching English
Watch Teach the fun, role play way
If you have special skills, you may join other projects, environmental or health care, tell us!
NEW!
Restarted Eco Marine project –
teach, dive, more tasks for volunteers! Ask us!
Our Mui, Thitichaya, will introduce you to your volunteering, to students and teachers.
And to your free time options.
Mui can also tell you what to do in your free time. Enjoy the beaches, sea and sky. Enjoy local sea and other South Thailand food. Mui arranges trips for volunteers and travelers to islands and villages. Visit the famous Phi Phi islands. Try an introductory dive. Maybe she invites you as an English guest speaker at the radio station.
Thitichaya Boonsom
Learn more about what South Thailand offers.
Volunteer teacher Thailand, discover the South
Volunteer teacher Thailand, by the sea
Most volunteers teach English but also IT, computer and internet searching skills.
Help children listen and speak English, practicing in role plays.
Teach IT, online searching and combine it with English.
Help students create and share presentations.
Let the children explore the internet, discover and learn on their own.
Where do volunteer stay and eat?
You can stay at a guesthouse or with a host family. Have lunch at the school.
If you stay at a guesthouse, try one of the many inexpensive restaurants or eat at the local market by the sea.
NOW, you can also volunteer and stay at a Marine Research Center
Use your free time to explore the beautiful surroundings with local friends, a great way for them to practice English!
For affordable local transport and accommodation, visit: Openmind.travel
Volunteer life in South Thailand
South Thailand is one the most popular travel destinations in the world!
Buddhism is the main religion in Thailand but in the South Muslims make up the majority. People speak Thai with a local accent. Many speak Jahve (Malay). Some speak English.
People you meet are ethnic Thai, Malay, Chinese, Chao Le (sea people) or migrants, many are guest workers who make a living from tourism, farming and fishing.
Food is very tasty but quite spicy with lots of seafood and fruit, including the famous durian with its equally famous and special smell!
Island hopping, snorkeling, diving and rock climbing are popular tourist activities. Volunteer also like to learn more about local culture and traditions
Krabi, Ao Nang, Phi Phi Islands, Koh Lanta and Phuket are the most popular destinations.
Volunteers. Apply, book a time to chat with us!
Tell us about yourself and we will tell you about your volunteer options.
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