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What visa options are available for volunteering in Thailand, and which organizations can assist with the process?
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Mar 4, 2026
2 months ago
Val *********
ORIGINAL POSTERGood morning all. My friends daughter is interested in doing a volunteer work in Thailand. Either with animal sanctuary or teaching basic English to remote village school children. What visa would she be able to apply for this from UK? Is there any agents or companies in Thailand that can help her with the visa and finding places for her to do the work? Any personal recommendations would be most grateful 🙏TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
A UK citizen interested in volunteering in Thailand, particularly in animal sanctuaries or teaching English, should first find a reputable organization that can guide her through the visa application process. Since volunteering in Thailand is considered work, obtaining a work permit is necessary alongside the visa. Several organizations like Soi Dog Foundation and IVHQ have programs available, and they typically offer support with visa applications. Prices for these programs can be around $1,500 per month, which often includes accommodation and meals. It is advisable to research various volunteer programs and potentially contact local or international organizations to assist with finding suitable placements.
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Luis **********
Hi Val simons, take a look to our volunteer camp in Thailand to teach English to kids, you can check our Facebook and Instagram
@Mom **********
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Robert **********
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Tracy *****************
IVHQ. It’s a volunteer organization and it does exactly what you said. I personally participated with my children.
Ian *********
Soi dog always looking for volunteers.
Della ***********
Tell her to look at Soi Dog Foundation its near the airport in phuket. They have details on their site about volunteering 🐾🐾
Ken ********
How remote does she want to go.
I can go to the nong bua lamphu education department and see if, who can assist you.
I can go to the nong bua lamphu education department and see if, who can assist you.
Dave *******
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@Raintree ***********
. If looking to volunteer teach EnglishDave ********
There's plenty of volunteer programs, they cost about $1,500 a month. It will include your accommodation and meals.
Aiman **************
Dave Austin pay 1500 usd to fookin work for free!?
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Melissa *************
Exactly what
@John *********
said above. Research along the lines of “international organisations for volunteering Thailand”. A big organisation will have HR experienced in handling visa applications for staff, advisors and volunteers.John **********
She should find an organisation to work with first and they will guide her as to visas etc. Volunteering is considered work in Thailand and requires a work permit alongside a visa hence she needs an organisation that can apply for that on her behalf
Jim ********
Most organisations look foa sizable donation too and she would be very moch tied down in both
Val *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
thank you. she is a UK citizen so I guess there are some organisations that she can contact in UK 🇬🇧 firstGraham ******
@Val ********
no, in Thailand to provide the documents needed by Immigration and the Labour ministryReply to
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