What visa options are available for volunteering in Thailand, and which organizations can assist with the process?

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Good 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

Ask Thailand · Answer

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.

Luis ********** · Answer

Hi Val simons, take a look to our volunteer camp in Thailand to teach English to kids, you can check our Facebook and Instagram [mention redacted]

Claude ******* · Answer

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Robert ********** · Answer

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Tracy ***************** · Answer

IVHQ. It’s a volunteer organization and it does exactly what you said.  I personally participated with my children.

Ian ********* · Answer

Soi dog always looking for volunteers.

Della *********** · Answer

Tell her to look at Soi Dog Foundation its near the airport in phuket. They have details on their site about volunteering 🐾🐾

Ken ******** · Answer

How remote does she want to go.

I can go to the nong bua lamphu education department and see if, who can assist you.

Dave ******* · Answer

Contact [mention redacted] . If looking to volunteer teach English

Dave ******** · Answer

There's plenty of volunteer programs, they cost about $1,500 a month. It will include your accommodation and meals.

Melissa ************* · Answer

Exactly what [mention redacted] 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 ********** · Answer

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

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