Volunteering
Thinking of broadening your horizons by doing something useful in a different part of the world?
Why not come and help out with this project?
We would welcome any enthusiastic helpers, here in sunny Chiang Mai.
Whilst you are considering it, why not also consider starting your own Gamma Team?
What we are looking for?;
Volunteer Basic English Teachers, for Saturday and Sunday mornings…… We wish to start regular English language lessons on the weekends for up to 40 children; this would be the 10 presently cared for at the Foundation and up to 30 extra students from the local community. Long term volunteers preferred but short term also considered.
Qualifications are not essential as long as you are a fluent English speaker. An up to date Police check is essential. We can assist with necessary Visa and work permit.
Also
We are looking for caring people who love children and would like to help in the day to day running and activities at our Childrens home , Stratton House.
At present we care for 10 disadvantaged children from Northern Thai Provinces.
During school terms help is needed in the evenings and on the weekends.
What would you be doing?;
Play games with the children; teach languages; come up with activities, such as art and craft, music, etc
The children are expected to do their bit keeping the house clean and tidy but this sometimes needs supervision and encouragement by adults.
There may be trips out, which also need adequate supervision.
Whatever you end up doing you can be sure it will be fun and rewarding.
Requirements
Visa and work permit.
Working as a Volunteer in Thailand requires a visa and work permit that The Stratton ABC Foundation can help facilitate for up to 1 year.
(Please note that there have been recent changes in the rules governing work permits and we are currently in the process of getting all the correct information which will be posted as soon as we get it)
Close work with the children is limited to 6 weeks but there maybe longer term positions available for helping with the general running of the Foundation.
Police Check
Police checks are required for all volunteers.
Note: Volunteer responsible for obtaining Police Check; the process is different from country to country—-The Foundation will supply a request letter where necessary.
What will it cost you?
Please take a look at the options below.
We do not charge as such, but do ask for minimum donations to ensure that Volunteer stays do not incur extra cost for the Foundation and reduce the fund available for our work with the Children.
Volunteer Packages.
Note: We have limited space for Volunteers..to secure your place we will ask for a deposit of 20% of the required minimum donation.
1: Drop in Volunteer.
As a drop in Volunteer there is no minimum donation asked for, we would only ask that you consider making a donation in the House Collection Box.
If you decide to take a meal with us we would ask for a minimum donation of 30 baht to cover costs;
Coffee or tea etc 10 baht.
If you want to do more than just visit then you will need a relevant work permit….shortest term(1-3 months) permit 750 baht from Immigration.
Please note that whereas the Foundation does its best to ensure safety for its visitors the Foundation takes no responsibility for accidents or injuries, all visitors enter Foundation premises “at your own risk”
2: Basic Volunteer Package.
Includes; accommodation with English speaking Thai national “advisor/guide” ,comfortable fan room at our Volunteer house in Sarapee, 6 kilos from the Foundation premises. Assistance with relevant work permit.
3 meals a day at the Foundation Children’s Home + coffee, tea, water etc, during volunteer work hours.
Initial transport from Chiang Mai Airport/bus station or train station.
Transport between the Volunteer house and Foundation premises.
Volunteer Duties
To assist with general care and supervision of the children at home and on trips out; monitor behaviors; organize activities,(i.e art and craft, physical activities, English language tuition, music, dance); assist Director with general Foundation business when necessary.
Volunteer hours…..to be arranged on arrival….flexible.
Minimum Donations required to ensure no extra cost to the Foundation;
1 week………4000 baht
2 weeks………6,900 baht
3 weeks………9,700 baht
4 weeks ……..12,400 baht
5 weeks……..15,000 baht
6 weeks………17,500 baht
Maximum stay 6 weeks.
Our Thai National advisor/guide works on a commission basis so if you require his help please negotiate fees with him.
Be aware that we are 18 kilometers from Chiang Mai City and whereas there is public transport it is not always regular.
If you require your own transport we can assist with hiring motorcycle or car from a reputable company.
Requirements……Up to date Police Check.
Work Permit
Insurance……….Please note that whereas the Foundation does its best to ensure safety and good health for its Volunteers, the Foundation takes no responsibility for accidents or injuries, all visitors enter Foundation premises “at your own risk”; you are advised to make sure you arrange adequate insurance before arriving.
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hi, i am from China, 36 yrs old lady and planning a 5-8 weeks stay in Chiangmai later this month.
i am looking to volunteer at a local orphanage home, i could speak Chinese mandarin, English…i taught kids basic english before.
i was working in advertising business for many years, i never did volunteer before, and hoping this trip would make a difference in my life.
please let me know if i can be used.
Thank You
Jetsy
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Hello,
My name is Chau Ngo, I am 22 years old and have just recently graduated from the University of California, San Diego. I am planning a trip to Thailand from the beginning of March to the beginning of April and would very much like to volunteer at your organization during my stay. I have various experience in international volunteer and have involved in a diverse numbers of volunteer projects such as health education, child care, community development and community renovation. I speak fluent English, Vietnamese and intermediate French.
If you would like to know more about me and my background, please do not hesitate to contact me along with more information of the volunteer recruitment process. I look forward to hear from you.
Sincerely,
-Chau N.
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Hello,
My name is Zoe, I am a student in the UK at present but have time off this summer and am desperate to go to Asia for voluntary work. I have lived in Asia for a small portion of my life and would love to come back, I also am very interested in Buddhist culture.
I have worked with children here in England, in schools for a small amount of time and in a college for mentally disabled children for 6 months. I love arts and crafts as I am currently doing a photography course but also have A-levels in sciences and Religious Education. I love playing games and organising activities for people. My sister and I are traveling through Thailand this summer and I would love to come and stay for a while and help if it suits you.
Let me know if this is at all possible.
Thank you
Regards
Zoe
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hi my name is Diah. im 26 years old, im graduated from public relation major 3 years ago but not yet working in office, just do a lot of course to improve my skill. i lived in indonesia.i love children very much, i would love to be volunteer for those children. i had volunteer experience before in teaching english for children. i really wanna help them and be part of their life. i will do my best and give anything to help them. i would travelling to thailand for helping ths children. if u wanna know more about me, just contact my number (62) 081283292055 trims. i love to heard from u.
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Dear Sir/ Madam,
Myself and a group of friends are hoping to travel to Thailand during early June 2011. We hope to volunteer for two weeks before exploring other regions of Thailand. I have just come across your website and am very interested in volunteering with you. Any information you can provide about your application process would be greatly appreciated. Also, as we are a group, we want to stay together when being accomodated, would this be possible?I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours Faithfully,
Navpreet Rai
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Hi!
I am extremely keen to do a one-week volunteering stint here around mid- late May this year.
I’ve been working as a social worker in sunny Singapore for the past 2 years.
During this time period, I have gained a fair bit of experience running Groupwork sessions with primary school children (i.e. ~9-12 year olds).
Also, I have experience in tutoring (especially in the English language) various subjects, especially at the Primary School level.
I look forward to hear from you!
Thanks and best,
Rebecca
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Hello,
My name is Gregory Britton, I’m 22 years old French studying Aeronautics in France. From this point there is nothing that can interest you but I’m planning to visit Thailand from mid-August until the end of September. I’m looking to be immersed in the Thai culture, to get to know the Thai people, how they live , I want to live a real human experience and broad myself by doing something useful ( actor and not consumer). Your volunteer programm interest me a lot!!
Would you need any volunteers at this time I will be in Thailand (mi-August to end of September)?. I agree to stay up to 3 weeks your children house, the Stratton House.
I have some skills in teaching. I already teach in some pupils the basis of aeronautic. I like taking care of children, bringing them education and develop friendship. I believe I’m a quite adaptable person and I am strongly motivated to live my travel in Thailand in a different way as everyone do. I have also more thant 1 years spend abroad (USA, Ireland, and Sweden), so I guess I’m quite fluently in English.
Thank you in advance for your answer and hope that I can join your programm during my stay in Thailand.
Sincerely
Gregory Britton
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Hello!
I am currently employed in the U.S. but am looking for volunteer experience in Thailand. I will be traveling in Thailand until mid-September, at which point I can commit to two or three weeks with the organization. I have some volunteer teaching experience and find it extremely rewarding. Please contact me if you have availability during mid-September to mid-October. I look forward to hearing from you!
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I and some friends, approximately four or five, have interests working as volunteers in your organization. All of us are undergraduates, around 21 years old, and speak fluent English and Mandarin, Our schedule will be in August, around 2 or 3 weeks. Are there positions for us？ And we concern about the cost? Can you just give us a rough number about your offers?
One more thing is about the visa. Do we need to apply by ourselves or is there any official documents you will provide? Plus, all our passports are issued by China.
Thank you very much. Look forward to receiving your reply soon.
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Hi,
I am keen to know some more about this such as when you would require the assistance and how long for.
Please provide me with further details to my email address.
Thank you
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Hi!! Me and a friend are planning on travelling in Thailand for a month during August, and while we are there we really want to get involved in some charity/voulenteering work! Your program sounds amazing and we would really like to get involved! We are both undergraduates (in biology and nursing) from the UK.
Could you please provide some more information on how to go about getting involved?
Thanks! jessica and jessica!
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Hi jessica, thanks for your message, as you might imagine.. i’m both busy and a touch tired right now but rest assured I will be in touch soon with the info you require
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