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Volunteer Programs in Pattaya, Thailand

Sawadee ka! Thailand is the perfect place to find experiences outside the tourist bubble, visit Buddhist temples, and drink tea sweetened with condensed milk. But, have you considered bettering your travels by doing some service along the way? Why not volunteer abroad in Pattaya, and experience what’s it’s like to live in a city impacted by the pros and cons heavy tourism? As the second most visited place in Thailand, Pattaya provides unparalleled opportunity to adapt to a community affected by the masses. Keep reading, get moving, and volunteer in Pattaya!
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2 Volunteer Programs in Pattaya, Thailand

Second Chance Dog Shelter

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Second Chance Shelter - Assistant Dog Training Program

This is our most popular program. It's a two or four-week course where professional dog trainers teach you dog training skills. Our shelter has a dedicated covered training area in Pattaya, Thailand. We train our resident dogs in obedience and agility. You will get the chance to train with 5 or 6 different dogs each day, including those with disabilities. The training is a massive success for the dogs, providing them with real enrichment and visibly increasing their confidence. We hope the trained dogs will have a greater chance of adoption as well.

Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre

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SLS TEFL in Thailand + Volunteer - REACH Siem Reap, Cambodia

Make a difference to children and families in Siem Reap through your passion for teaching. Combine your TEFL course with a practical teaching component in the form of volunteering for REACH Siem Reap, a local organization catering to the city’s urban slums. SLS offers a four-week, 120-hour In-Class TEFL course in Pattaya. You will attend four 1.5-hour sessions (6 hours per day) for five days a week. You also have the option to complete Distance Learning, wherein you take the TEFL course online through Skype. After completing the TEFL course, you’ll complete 6-8 hours of teaching practice and volunteer teaching for 4 weeks at REACH Siem Reap, Cambodia. Take on the role of a teaching assistant to local Khmer teachers, helping them deliver English and Math classes. Children at the organization are between 5 and 18 years old, and they will try to accommodate your preferred age group. The SLS TEFL Course is open to students with the following qualifications: - Proficiency and good knowledge of English - 18 years and older - No criminal record or a legal case under Thai law If you wish to get more information on this program, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Pattaya

What You Need to Know About Volunteering Abroad in Pattaya

With all of those people milling in and out of town, Pattaya has been unfortunately transformed by the sex industry. The numbers of people involved keep rising, impacting both the lives of the locals and the progression of the city as a whole. Volunteers are needed to help support victims, as well as give a helping hand in a variety of other projects.

Popular causes in Pattaya. Sadly, most tourists come to Pattaya looking for sex and nightlife. It definitely brings money to the city — so much, in fact, that it has created an industry. But have you thought about the impact this has on locals, women, and children? Community development is one way to volunteer in Pattaya. You can find community organizations focused on safety and health, and help children (especially those affected by the sex industry) find themselves with their smile again. 

Many sex workers come from impoverished northeast areas, and see selling their bodies as a way out of poverty. You might want to consider teaching English to victims of sex trafficking. Build true and meaningful relationships with them, and reflect upon helping these women recover their dignity and purpose in life. 

Short term volunteer programs in Pattaya. Once you’ve decided your what, it’s time to decide your how long! Since all the programs offered in Pattaya impact people directly, you will be able to create meaningful relationships built on respect, trust, and confidence in just a few weeks. Don’t worry if time is a limitation! You will make the most out of the experience in Pattaya. 

Opt for summer months to volunteer, which will be a great way to spend your days off and get involved in a pertinent, meaningful cause. 

Long term volunteer programs in Pattaya. It’s a challenging environment, but if you’re willing to go for the full experience— six months or more— the community and the people you’ll be working with will receive you gladly. Even if volunteering here sounds very specific, the opportunities are endless and the knowledge you’ll acquire will be unique and uncomparable! You will really change lives, to the point where these women will remember you forever.

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September 11, 2025by: Kelly Griffiths - United KingdomProgram: Second Chance Shelter - Assistant Dog Training Program
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When I arrived at the shelter it was amazing being greeted by so many dogs. There are quite a few that have lost legs and they hop around happily. The course itself was so fun, the trainer is very relaxed and teaches in a very laid back way. Always answering your questions. The time with the dogs was great, I’ve never owned a dog and it was really heart warming getting to know them all. We picked a few dogs each and taught them to walk with us and jump over the obstacles. We went to the beach with them , visited cafes and I learnt so much. I wish I had signed up for longer. I will miss my doggie friends.

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