Violunteer two week in Thailand and two week in Nepal
A tropical nation in the heart of Southeast Asia , Thailand is an exotic land full of mountains, plains, beaches, and forests. With such a vast array of lands to explore, the beautiful Thailand appears almost like a kaleidoscope of different worlds mixed together. Similarly, The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is a panorama of unparalleled beauty and geographical diversity. In Global Crossroad's Thailand and Nepal Combo Volunteer Program, participants can explore these two amazing countries of Asia while serving poor and disadvantage kids.
- Start Point: Delhi , India
- End Point: Colombo , Sri Lanka
- Length: 2 weeks Sri Lanka/2 week India
- Starting Date : First Monday of each month
- Project : Work in an Orphanage
- Accommodation and meals: Host family and local meals three times a day (provided by host family)
- Price: Only $1669 for 4 weeks
- Travel Tips: Make Delhi a transit destination to Sri Lanka
Proposed Itinerary
Day 1 (First Sunday of the month):
Arrive in Bangkok , transfer to GC hotel and rest
Day 2-12 (First Monday of the month):
General question/answer session with Thailand staff, 1-2 hours orientation about project, host family, safety issues, and general rules of program. Transfer to project, introduction to project staff, host family and project work begins. For the next 12 days, volunteers will work in a disadvantaged children project in Bangkok .
There are many Child Development Centers for children between the age of 2-6 years in nearby cities and industrial areas in Thailand . Close to primary schools, these centers are being run by various groups, such as: the local government, communities, temples or foundations which provide services to the poor families who have low-paid jobs (mostly the factory workers) and cannot afford to hire nannies for their children or send them to private nurseries. The parents drop the children off at these centers before they go to work and pick them up after at the end of their work day. As a volunteer in Thailand for the young children, participants can teach them to speak and write, walk and run, sing songs, play sports and fun games, shape clays, dance, etc. Volunteers can devise their own creative, hands-on plans to conduct classes which suit the needs and interests of the young children. Volunteers working with young children will be provided with teaching and playing materials for the use in the centers. The working hours are between 8:00 am – 12:00 noon. Volunteers will also work in nearby primary schools during the day.
Day 13 (Friday of Second week):
Conclusion of Thailand program, prepare for departure to Nepal
Volunteers go to Nepal from Thailand by plane (Approximately 3-hour flight from Bangkok to Kathmandu ).
Day 14 (Saturday of Second week):
Depart for Nepal . Arrive in Kathmandu , transfer to hostel, rest
Day 15 (Sunday of third week):
Free day
Day 16-27 (Third Monday of the month) :
General question/answer session with Nepal staff, 1-2 hours orientation about project, host family, safety issues, and general rules of program, Transfer to project, introduction to project staffs, host family and project work begins. For the next 12 days, volunteers will work in orphanage in Nepal
As a volunteer in orphanage project, volunteers will teach English (3-4 hours a day) in an orphanage or school (when the orphaned children go to schools during the day). Volunteers will help children stay clean by helping them brush their teeth, shower, and teaching them issues pertaining to personal hygiene. In participants' free time (usually in the evening), volunteers can organize games, teach drawing lessons, singing, dancing, and other creative, educational and extra-curricular activities. In the evening time, volunteers will help children with their homework, monitor academic progress, and make sure the children complete the next day's homework. If volunteers choose not to teach in school during the day time, participants can offer to take care of children remaining in the orphanage (who cannot go to school). Your help is also expected in dressing children, distributing food, assisting in the kitchen, maintaining the garden, and helping with assorted administrative work.
Day 28 (last Friday of the month):
Conclusion of program, prepare for return/departure to home country.
Program fees
Only $1669 for 4 weeks
Fee covers
Nepal :
Airport receive/pick-up, transfer to hostel, room and food for 14 days (Mostly in host family or hostel/orphanage), and transfer back to airport to go to Nepal
Thailand :
Airport receive/pick-up, transfer to hostel, room/food for 14 days (mostly in host family). Fee also covers insurance and service of field staff throughout project period
Fee does not cover
- International airfare
- Airfare or transportation cost between India and Thailand
- Transport back to Bangkok airport from project ($50)
- Visa, immunization, and personal expenses
- Any expenses outside of program
- This is sample itinerary and can change at any time (without notice) to meet changes in field conditions or need of Global Crossroad's office
- Global Crossroad does not offer Everest bonus trip to volunteers joining the Thailand- Nepal Combo Program.