Thailand
Vermittlungsgebühr 120 EUR (+ Extra Fee)
| Die Projekte in Thailand werden von unserer Partnerorganisation Pitaya Suwan Foundation - Greenway Thailand angeboten. Die Extragebühr beträgt 6500 bzw. 7500 thai bath (umgerechnet ca. 140 bzw. 160 EUR), wovon ein Teil nicht direkt für das Workcamp, sondern für die vielfältige Arbeit von Greenway im sozialen und ökologischen Bereich verwendet wird. Greenway bietet das ganze Jahr über eine große Auswahl an Camps an. | |
| Wir empfehlen den Abschluss einer eigenen Auslandskrankenversicherung. Vorerfahrungen mit Workcamps und/oder Südostasien sind sinnvoll, aber nicht unbedingt notwendig. Wir empfehlen weniger erfahrenen Freiwilligen die Teilnahme an einem unserer Vorbereitungsseminare. | |
GW 65 AKHA 13 Chiang Rai 12/04 - 25/04/10 CULT/RENO 15 vols
GW 70 AKHA 14 Chiang Rai 10/05 - 23/05/10 CULT/RENO 15 vols
PROJECT: The Akhas are part of the Golden Triangle hill-tribe cultures. Like in the neighbouring countries where they also live, they face in Thailand strong difficulties to be recognised and to value their particularities. The AFECT organisation contributes since 1981 to the defence of their rights, youth empowerment, elders support and cultural preservation and study. The volunteers will learn about their culture and problematic situation and contribute to AFECT projects and the daily life of the Akha villages.
WORK: The main objective of the project is cultural exchange between the Volunteers and the local villagers but the participants of the project will also practically work in the communities doing several kinds of support and development works, like renovation of some communitarian spaces or field works and farming with the villagers. The exact nature of the work will depend of the needs of the village at the moment of the project.
STUDY THEME: The volunteers will learn about the AFECT campaigns and discover the Akha culture, lifestyle, particularities and problematic situation in Thailand from the inside and from Akha people themselves. An introduction to Akha and Thai language is foreseen.
LEISURE TIME: The free time will be organised according to the weather and the actuality of the communities but in general it will be essentially spent in the community. The volunteers will have the chance to learn about Akha cuisine, massage and specific handicraft. They might have the opportunity to attend traditional Akha ceremonies and events (like the principal Harvest celebration in March). If the weather permits it, trekking in the Hills can be also foreseen. Sleeping bags required.
In April New years Eve, according to the Thai Buddhist calendar will take place during the workcamp. The volunteers will have the great chance to attend the ceremonies and festivities in the village with the local population. The rest of the free time will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the camp-leaders.
ACCOMMODATION: The Volunteers will be hosted by the villagers themselves in the communities where they will work. The conditions will be the same as for the Akhas themselves: very basic even compared to urban Thailand but very authentic. Do not expect occidental luxuries in any cases. Sleeping bags required.
LOCATION: The camp will be held in the Chiang Rai region (North-west Thailand) and the surrounding mountains all the way to the Golden Triangle borders, maybe one of the most beautiful locations in Thailand! The influence of the hill tribes and nearby Burma, Laos and China shapes the culture here. More infos about the region: http://www.thailandguidebook.com/provinces/chian_rai.html
TERMINAL: Bus and national Plane: Chiang Rai.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: No special Profile is required for this project. Nature lovers, ethnology fans and human rights activists will be particularly interested by this project. A large adaptability is required from the volunteers in any cases; for these projects.
FEE: 7500 Thai Baht
GW 66 SINGBURI 14 Singburi 19/04 - 02/05/2010 CONS 15 vols
GW 71 SINGBURI 15 Singburi 17/05 - 30/05/2010 CONS 15 vols
PROJECT: The Singburi projects are part of PSF's campaign and efforts to stimulate rural development with the support of International Voluntary Service. We believe that the impact of the international volunteers in rural community is an important stimulus to open minds and reduce prejudices. We work a lot with rural areas to transmit these values to the villager.
WORK: The main objective of the project is practically work in the communities doing several kinds of support and development works, like construction of the Villager house or school etc. The exact nature of the work will depend of the needs of the village at the moment of the project.
STUDY THEME: The volunteers will learn about the culture of rural Thailand in general and the traditions and specificity of the Central region. Thai language lessons will also be given to the volunteers.
LEISURE TIME: will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the camp-leader. The closest city is far but accessible. The region isn't very tourist attractive as such but the nature is of extraordinary beauty: rice fields, temples and natural parks are all over the region.
ACCOMMODATION: The volunteers will be either in Greenway centre or host by the villagers themselves in the communities where they will work. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bag.
LOCATION: The camp will be held in the Singburi region (Central Thailand). More
Information about the province:
http://www.thailandguidebook.com/provinces/sing_buri.html
TERMINAL: National airport: Bangkok. From Morchid bus station 2 hours.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: No special Profile is required for this project but having experience in construction work will be appreciated. Nature lovers and ethnologists will particularly enjoy the project. A large adaptability is required from the volunteers in any cases; for these projects.
FEE: 7500 Thai Baht
GW 68 SONGKSCHOOL 12 Hat Yai 26/04 - 09/05/2010 TEACH 15vols
GW 73 SONGKSCHOOL 13 Hat Yai 24/05 - 06/06/2010 TEACH 15vols
PROJECT: The central base of Pitayasuwan Foundation-Greenway Thailand can be found close to the city of Hat Yai, in the Songhkla province (Southern Thailand). We contribute to the activities of several schools in the neighbourhood since 1998, particularly in holding lessons and activities in English to the children. These workcamps are the continuity of these efforts.
WORK: The volunteers will do English workshops, games and educative activities in English with the kids of several primary schools in the surroundings of the base, using non formal education techniques. During holiday the volunteers will recreational and educational activities in English such as English camp, English teaching for the children of the neighbourhood or other school in Songkhla which will take place in the Greenway base or other place around Songkhla province.
STUDY THEME: The volunteers will be introduced to Non formal education techniques, intercultural learning and group dynamic, generally, and in how it is specifically practiced in Thai schools.
LEISURE TIME: will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the camp-leader.
The Greenway base lies in a very peaceful and nice piece of nature, where the volunteers will be able to relax after the activities. The city of Hat Yai can be reached by public means in about half an hour and the coastal Songkla city and its Samila beach can be reached in about an hour and a half.
ACCOMMODATION: In the main base of the organisation. Basic but sufficient conditions provided. No alcohol and vegetarian food only. Sleeping bags required.
LOCATION: The city of Hat Yai, third biggest of the country, is in the very south of Thailand, about 1300 Km south of Bangkok, 420 south of Phuket and 535 Km north of Kuala Lumpur
TERMINAL: Train, bus and national airport: Hat Yai. International airport: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Phuket
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A correct level of English language and the will to teach it to kids is obviously necessary.
FEE: 7500 Thai Bahts
GW 64 UBON 14 Ubon Ratchatani 05/04 - 18/04/10 SOCI 15 vols
GW 69 UBON 15 Ubon Ratchatani 03/05 - 16/05/10 SOCI 15 vols
WORK: Cultural exchange is the main work of the project. The volunteers will discover the typical Isan culture and traditions, visiting villagers, farmers and local artisans, helping them in their tasks. The volunteers can also hold English teaching workshops for the children of several district villages. The exact nature of the work will depend of the needs of the village at the moment of the project.
STUDY THEME: The volunteers will learn about the culture of rural Thailand in general and the traditions and specificity of the Isan region. Thai language lessons will also be given to the volunteers.
In May is a Visakhapuja Day Recognized as most important memorial day in Buddhism, The Visakhapuja Day reminds Buddhists the important of Lord Buddha's teachings, both spiritually and socially. The day marks the same day - the full moon night of the sixth lunar month - when Lord Buddha was born into this world, attained enlightenment 35 years later, and passed away when he was 80. During these days the villager will go to the temple for help each other to cleaning the temple area and offering the food to the monks. This will be in GW 69 workcamp.
Pavarana is a Buddhist holy day in October celebrated on the full moon of the eleventh lunar month. It marks the end of the month of Vassa, sometimes called "Buddhist Lent." This day marks the end of the rainy season in some Asian countries like Thailand, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced. The end of the Buddhist lent will coincide with the October camp, giving rise to the organisation of the traditional regional boat races. The volunteers will have the great chance to attend the ceremonies and festivities in the village with the local population. This will be in GW 33 workcamp.
LEISURE TIME: will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the camp-leader. The closest city is far but accessible. The region isn't very tourist attractive as such but the nature is of extraordinary beauty: rice fields, small temples and natural parks are all over the region.
ACCOMMODATION: The Volunteers will be hosted in a traditional Isan house in the community and have access to the same basic conditions as any villager. Cooking and cleanings will be done by volunteers themselves. Sleeping bags required.
LOCATION: The Deng Mor sub-district area is about 20 Km fare from Khueang Nai city and 60 Km north west of Ubon Ratchatani city, in the Isan region, North east of Thailand. More information about the province:
http://www.thailandguidebook.com/provinces/ubon_ratcha.html
TERMINAL: Bus, train and national airport: Ubon Ratchatani
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A correct level of English language and the will to teach it to kids is obviously necessary. The volunteers need also to be motivated to discover Thai culture and to present the one of their country of original.
FEE: 7500 Thai Baht