Teaching Volunteering in Thailand

35 Teaching Volunteer Programs in Thailand
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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Experience a transformative journey as a volunteer in Hua Hin, Thailand, where you can teach English to local students aged between 6 and 18. This program allows you to bring your unique strategies and ideas to the table, complementing the local Thai teaching style and enhancing the children's prospects. You'll gain a deep understanding of the Thai education system and build lasting friendships with students and teachers. Your role will also involve creating lesson plans and organizing classroom activities in collaboration with other teachers and participants. The schedule is flexible, with teaching hours ranging from 2 to 3 hours, either in the morning or afternoon. During school holidays, you can participate in special classes and English camps for young students organized by the local community.
See All 5 ProgramsImpact Gap Year
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Take on an 8-month trip of adventure, community service, and community development across the globe. Join a gap year program that will take you to enchanting destinations filled with cultural immersions, impactful volunteering, and an unforgettable summer experience. Your journey will begin in Costa Rica, where you will work with local communities in addressing social and economic challenges. You will then travel to South Africa to help lead sports development, followed by a summer of learning and practicing the Spanish language in Spain. Finally, you will volunteer in teaching and community building and development in Thailand and Cambodia while enjoying the sun, sand, and sea. Eligibility requirements: - Must be in good physical and mental health - At least 18 years old during travel - Have a fluent understanding of English - Have a clean background check if working with minors Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the communities you will serve. Visit our website or inquire today for complete details about this program.
See All 2 ProgramsInternational Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservation, Medical Outreach, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported over 147,000 volunteers on life-changing journeys. We specialize in fully-hosted volunteer trips that are safe, affordable, and accessible—starting from just $20 per day. Your experience includes airport pick-up, accommodation, meals, and round-the-clock support from our local teams. With flexible booking options and no change fees, planning your volunteer adventure has never been easier. Our programs run year-round and are available for 1 to 24 weeks across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteering with IVHQ is about more than giving back—it’s about growing, learning, and building genuine global connections.
See All 3 ProgramsLove Volunteers
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Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to help volunteers and local communities around the world. We don't have huge overheads - no company cars, no downtown office - we're just volunteers who knew we could do a better job. Secondly, we work with local organisations wherever we can to keep administration costs to a minimum and also to feed as much money and skills into the local communities where we operate. All of Love Volunteers partner organisations have been fully vetted to ensure that, not only does a genuine need for assistance exist, but that the environments that we place our volunteers are safe and of high quality. Choose from one or more of our 200+ amazing community-based programs in 37 developing countries around the world. Every program has been personally visited by one of our dedicated staff members and is regularly audited to ensure it meets our high standards in terms of safety, sustainability, and local impact.
See All 3 ProgramsGVI
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For those with little time to spare, but still want to volunteer, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference while traveling in Thailand. You can work with local communities and school children in a stunning part of Thailand, famed for its beautiful beaches, to help them learn English. Join GVI on this short-term project and assist communities that are rapidly developing. GVI volunteers assist at local schools and in the community, giving Thai teachers and students the opportunity to practice their language skills with fluent English speakers. This is an incredible opportunity to exchange culture and language.
See All 2 ProgramsWorld Endeavors
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Thailand offers more than just picture-perfect beaches and flavorful cuisine. Behind the tourist hotspots, many communities are in need of hands-on support, particularly in education, conservation, and community development. As a volunteer with World Endeavors, you'll get to contribute meaningfully to grassroots efforts while learning what daily life is truly like in Thai communities. Programs are based in Hua Hin and other select areas and are open year-round with flexible durations from 1 to 12 weeks. Whether you’re planting mangroves, assisting in classrooms, or helping local organizations grow, you’ll receive personal support every step of the way. With affordable weekly rates and shared housing provided, this is a great opportunity to create impact while growing personally and professionally in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic countries.
Volunteer World
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Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller grassroots NGOs and local specialists in more than 80 countries. All these with just one click! Find projects in wildlife, teaching, community development, and several other areas. Simply choose your desired destination and desired travel date, and our search engine will compare the best volunteer abroad programs on your behalf. Whether you wish to gain experience at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa or teach English at a monastery in Nepal, we've got you covered. Volunteer World guarantees a quick and easy application. We will guide you through this process, as well as help plan your next meaningful trip. We provide free access to quality-checked projects and flexible options. And if anything goes wrong, we've got your back with our qualified support team and our refund guarantee.
See All 2 ProgramsInvolvement Volunteers International
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Thailand is an exciting country to travel too. Not only is is cheap, easy to get around, with friendly locals, it’s also an adventure lovers playground! Theres so much to do here, from exploring the capital city of Bangkok, trekking in the jungle, swimming in natural waterfalls, relaxing on the beach or any number of adreneline pumping activities. A lot of our projects are concentrated on conservation, as this is a big problem, now more than ever. You will get to experience the ‘real’ Thailand, for a true authenic travel experience, and with the knowledge that you are helping underprivilaged communites and the environment! Volunteer with IVI for authentic, affordable and life changing projects in Thailand. We have over 35+ years of experience as a charity and non profit org and are passionate about helping those less fortuanate than ourselves.
See All 4 ProgramsCarpe Diem Education
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A region accentuated by the colorful robes of Buddhist monks, the vivid greens of rice fields and jungle forests, and the cultural diversity of hill tribe communities—this is the ultimate Southeast Asia semester. Each country offers a unique cultural experience unto itself, and each faces the challenge of reconciling urban expansion and industrialization with indigenous land rights, free movement of nomadic peoples, and equal access to resources. This semester, walk among ancient temples, traverse mountainous jungles, and explore the clear blue water of Thailand’s beaches. You’ll explore tradition, globalization, and human rights against the backdrop of two of Asia’s most complex nations. Immerse yourself in community life through homestays and visits to remote villages. Emerge with your self-awareness and perspective forever altered. 2025: CLOSED Spring 2026: February 25 - May 6 Fall 2026: September 24 - December 4
FutureSense Foundation
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Length: 4-6 months | Intakes: January 2026 Join the Global Leadership Programme, designed to provide you with hands-on experience supporting the work of an international development charity. We are looking for passionate graduates, who are keen to learn about global challenges, work with youth and define their own purpose. After an initial period of training, you will be placed in one of our overseas hubs as a Group Mentor and Project Implementor, you will be supporting our in-country team through coordinating group projects and supporting our project participants on their journey to becoming global citizens. Your days will be filled with exciting challenges and fulfilling experiences, including: 1. Coordinating and delivering impactful project activities with our local partners. 2. Embark on a leadership role as you guide your group of project participants through immersive and exciting cultural activities. 3. Engage your group in reflective discussions and interactive sessions to foster personal growth. 4. Reporting on the progress and success of all international project participants and community development project delivery activities.
GIVE Volunteers - Growth International Volunteer Excursions
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Experience the true colors of Thailand! GIVE’s Thailand Immersion Excursion places you in the heart of colorful hill tribe communities throughout Northern Thailand. This unique program enables you to connect with rural villagers by immersing yourself in their culture and way of life, living like a local. Positively impact their communities through participation in our volunteer initiatives and make life-long connections with the incredible people you’ll meet along the way! The trip culminates with a bamboo rafting journey down the Mae Tang River, stopping along the way to learn about elephant conservation and trek through the jungle to find these majestic giants. Thailand is the perfect introduction to this fascinating region of the world; take it one step further by adding the Elephant Experience add-on for an additional week. Note: All Southeast Asia programs and add-ons can be combined for the ultimate Southeast Asia Experience (travel up to 7 weeks!)
Meiji Internships
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Thailand is well known for its great hospitality and foreigner-friendly people. It is one of the major travel destinations in Asia due to its beautiful natural resorts, everlasting summer, and mystical history. An internship in Thailand will enhance your career by giving you a foothold in one of the quickest growing economies in Southeast Asia. Learn what it means to gain real-life work experience in a completely different culture. From meditating in an ancient Buddhist temple to overlooking the modern city skyline, your senses will be overwhelmed by experiences: ・Go jungle trekking in Chiang Mai. ・Party like there’s no tomorrow at a Full Moon Party. ・Bathe an elephant in Chiang Mai. ・Try Snorkeling in Koh Phi Phi . As your gateway to Asia, Meiji Internships will accompany you throughout your journey. Kick-start your international career with an unforgettable internship adventure in your industry and destination of choice. We work with an extended network of 400+ partner companies in 8 countries to help pave the way for your future! You create your journey! Broaden not just your horizon, but also your professional network in the Far East!
Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary
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Kindred Spirit is looking for volunteers to come out and help its new elephant sanctuary in northern Thailand. The sanctuary has just rescued four elephants from the tourism industry, and it has brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. The sanctuary needs volunteers to help keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. Volunteers will carry out health checks, perform research on their natural behaviors and the surrounding forest, and take part in community projects, such as teaching English at a school and to other locals, cutting grass for the elephants during the dry season, helping out in the fields, planting and harvesting crops, and educating both locals and tourists on the captive elephant situation in Thailand to help combat illegal trade. Days begin with early morning hikes through the forest to find the elephants, staying with them while observing and taking data on their natural behaviors until lunch. Some days, lunch is eaten with the elephants in the forest. Upon returning to the village, community projects are carried out.
Globe Aware
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Volunteer with us and make a lasting difference in our partner communities. The hill tribe people of Thailand are welcoming and respectful. We guarantee a truly meaningful and life-changing experience while working alongside them. Our mission is to enhance the lives of children, youth, women, and vulnerable people and to strengthen culture, family involvement, and community engagement. - Promote and educate communities about basic human rights to ensure equitable access to resources from government and private organizations. - Strengthen families and communities through self-help groups, to share knowledge and promote unity in their communities. - Engage community members in educating their children and youth; saving for their future; livelihood development; caring for the environment; and cultural preservation. Collaborating with local community members, NGOs, and donors, we make sure the hill tribe children in our care – most of whom are stateless – have a safe place to live, with access to health care, education, food, and clothing.
Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE UK)
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Volunteering with ICYE UK is a transformational experience with real impact. Our ethical programmes promote peace, intercultural awareness and equality of opportunity, encouraging young people from around the world to live, learn and work together. UK residents can apply now to join us on our six or 12-month placements starting in either January or August, and work with locally run NGOs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe on impactful projects that matter, such as: - Human rights projects - Women’s empowerment projects - Supporting people with compromised health and/or disabilities - Environmental and wildlife conservation - Sustainable agriculture projects - Providing education, care, and support for children from under-resourced communities - Sports, art, or cultural projects - Community development programmes - And many more Additionally, short-term placements of 3 to 5 months with flexible start dates are available in some of our partner countries. Whether you join us on our long-term or short-term programme, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and language, learn, grow, and make an impact! Get in touch to find out more!
Friends For Asia
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Friends for Asia is offering volunteering and internship placements in Thailand. Volunteers can get involved in the following programs: * Women Empowerment: Volunteer can join forces with a local foundation committed to eradicating social stigmas and equipping young women with the tools and support they need to lift themselves out of poverty. * Medical Internship: Interns can shadow full-time doctors as they conduct surgeries in the OR and make rounds in some of the best private and teaching hospitals in Thailand. * English Education Volunteer Project: Volunteers can become a catalyst for student development, as they teach English and boost the confidence of the Thai students. * Volunteer Teaching English to Novice Buddhist Monks: Volunteers are assigned to a specific Buddhist temple, where they instruct novice monks in daily English lessons. * Kindergarten Volunteer: Participants spend their time looking after children aged 3 to 5 in one of Bangkok's slums. * Orphanage Volunteer: Volunteers with children, one of the most rewarding ways to volunteer in Thailand. Ted Nicholas - copywriter * Refugee Support Volunteer: Volunteers work in Bangkok, a key crossroads of Asia and home to a dynamic mix of international communities.
See All 5 ProgramsAfrica & Asia Venture
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Make a lasting difference using your talents, skills, and passion. Join us in this gap year volunteering program in destinations like Kenya, Malawi, India, Nepal, and Thailand. This is the perfect opportunity to become a global citizen while immersing yourself in diverse cultures. At Africa & Asia Venture (AV), we consider your skills and knowledge to put these to good use in our programs in the following areas: - Art, Drama, Music, and Dance - Community Work - Sports Coaching - Teaching Stay for as short as 5 weeks or as long as 12 weeks. You can also participate in the 16-week gap year program, which comprises 12 weeks of volunteering and 4 weeks of independent travel. If you have an alternative duration, don’t hesitate to let us know and we’ll work with you to create a tailored itinerary. Your gap year doesn’t necessarily mean a “year” out. Get in touch with our team today to discuss your preferences.
Salisa Language School, SLS Teacher Training Centre
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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.
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