programm - thailand

Die Projekte in Thailand werden von unserer Partnerorganisation Greenway angeboten, einer Organisation in Thailand, die mit Hilfe von NICE Japan aufgebaut wurde. Die Extragebühr beträgt 6500 thai bath, umgerechnet ca. 130 EUR, davon wird ein Teil nicht für das Workcamp direkt, sondern für die vielfältige Arbeit im sozialen und ökologischen Bereich genutzt. 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. Greenway bietet das ganze Jahr über eine große Auswahl an Camps an.

Hier gibt's eine Erklärung der Abkürzungen.

Infos zu Teilnahmebedingungen und das Anmeldeformular gibt es hier.

Camp-Code  -  Name -  Ort/Region  -  Zeitraum  -  Projektart  -  Teilnehmerzahl
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GW 34 AKHA 7 Chiang Rai 06.12. - 21.12.2008 CULT/RENO 10 Vols
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. 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. Location: The camp will be held in the Chieng 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. Terminal: Bus: Chiang Rai. Train and national Plane: Chiang Mai. Special Requirement: 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. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 35 SONGKSCHOOL 4 Hat Yai 06.12.-21.12.2008 TEACH 10 Vols
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. 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. Accommodation: In the main base of the organisation. Basic but sufficient conditions. No alcohol and vegetarian food only. 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 Requirement: A correct level of English language and the will to teach it to kids is obviously necessary. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 36 DENRAT 2 Roi Et 20.12.-04.01.2008 ENVI/CULT 12
The Bo Pan Khan site dates back to the bronze era, when it was a main economic centre of the region due to the rock salt that could be found in the soil. Nowadays, the site is virtually abandoned despite efforts of the Thai government in the 90-ies to attract local tourists. Bo Pan Khan is surrounded by water, which is now filled with riverweed. Work: Environment and Social is the main work of the project. The volunteers will work at Bo Pan Khan to help cutting the riverweed and cleaning around the area and planting tree or flower in the garden. The volunteers will also discover the typical Isan culture and traditions, visiting villagers, farmers and local artisans, helping them in their tasks occasionally. 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. Accommodation: The Volunteers will stay in a home stay in a traditional Isan house in the community and have access to the same basic conditions as any villager. Cooking and cleaning will be done by volunteers and host family. Sleeping bags required. Shower with the bath and no hot water. Hand washing your clothes will also be a necessity. Location: The Denrat sub-district area is about 8 Kms far from Nong Hi , 25 Kms far from Panomprai city and 95 Kms of  Roi –Et city, in the Isan region, North east of Thailand. Terminal: Bus: Panomprai, train and national airport: Ubon Ratchatani. Special Requirement: The volunteers need mostly to be motivated to discover Thai culture and to present the one of their country of origin. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 37 SAMRAN 3 Ranong 20.12.-04.01.2008 ENVI/SOCI 10 Vols
The Ranong district coastline was badly hit during the 2004 Tsunami; the Natural park and the Scientific centre linked to it were damaged severely. Pitayasuwan Foundation brought about 400 volunteers in the region in relief projects and stayed active until now. In 2008 we will continue to support the activity of the National park, its Coastal Research Centre and community of Tsunami area. Work: The volunteers will contribute to the action of the research centre through different environmental activities, like cleaning some of the Parks areas, work in the mangrove zone and participate to the environmental education campaign they operate to the local population and the youth of the area. Helping translating / going to village with the questionnaire / collecting all the information for the research centre. With the questionnaire you will go to the research centre and play with children and learn them some English that way. At school or in the village. Teach the adults that are interested basic English. Study theme: The volunteers will receive information about the impact of the Tsunami in the region, its environment and population. Accommodation: The volunteers will stay in one of the houses built after the tsunami to relocate the villagers who had lost their home. Very simple conditions but 50 meters from the sea. Self cooking and cleaning. Sleeping bags required. Location: The accommodation and the Research centre are on the seacoast in the Ranong Province, on the northern coast of the Andaman sea. The closest towns to the Workcamp site are Ranong (45Km) and Kapoe (10Km). Terminal: Bus terminal: Ranong, Train terminal: Chumpon. International Air terminal: Bangkok or Phuket. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 01 SONGKSCHOOL 1 Hat Yai 10/01-25/01 TEACH 8 vols
GW 11 SONGKSCHOOL 2 Hat Yai 23/05-07/06 TEACH 10 vols
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. 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 half. Accommodation: In the main base of the organisation. Basic but sufficient conditions. 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. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 02 CHIANGRAI 1 Chiang Rai 10/01-25/01 SOCI 10 vols
The Chiang Rai 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: Cultural exchange is the main work of the project. The volunteers will discover the Northern 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. 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 hosted 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 Chiang Rai region (Central Thailand). Terminal: Bus and national Plane: Chiang Rai. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 03 AKHA 1 Chiang Rai 17/01-01/02 CULT/RENO 10 vols
GW 07 AKHA 2 Chiang Rai 07/03-22/03 CULT/RENO 10 vols
GW 09 AKHA 3 Chiang Rai 04/04-19/04 CULT/RENO 10 vols
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. 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-leader. 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. Terminal: Bus and national Plane: Chiang Rai. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 04 UBON 1 Ubon Ratchatani 31/01- 15/02 SOCI/TEACH 10 vols
Ubon Ratchatani is one of the main cities of the Isan region, in the North East of Thailand, close to the borders with Cambodia and Laos. If it remains among the most traditional areas of the country, it is also the poorest and less developed part in terms of infrastructure or industry; creating a huge rural exodus and migration from the Isan inhabitants to Bangkok. The Khueang Nai District administration, in cooperation with Pitaya Suwan Foundation, wants to dynamics the Deng Mor rural areas and stimulates English learning through the Volunteers’ presence. 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. 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. 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 origin. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 05 PHATTAKID 1 Phattalung 07/02-22/02 TEACH/KIDS 8 vols
GW 12 PHATTAKID 2 Phattalung 06/06-21/06 TEACH/KIDS 15 vols
The Phattalung 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 school to transmit these values to the children. Work: The volunteers will give English language lessons to the children of the primary and secondary school of the Banphud village, close to Phattalung city. They also might organise handicraft and artistic workshops in the after-school times to the kids and teenagers of the community. Leisure time will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the camp-leader. The region is full of nice places to visit during free times. Accommodation: The volunteers will stay in a houses built by Pitayasuwan Foundation-Greenway to host the volunteers. Very basic conditions, rural Thai standards. Self cooking and cleaning. Sleeping bags required. Location: Banphud village is about 40 Km. from Phattalung city, itself being at about 1150 Km south from Bangkok and about 150km north of Hat Yai city. The surrounding nature is especially beautiful. Terminal: Bus and train terminal: Phattalung. National airport: Hat Yai. International airport: Phuket. Special Requirements: A correct level of English language and the will to teach it to kids is obviously necessary. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 06 SINGBURI 1 Singburi 14/02-01/03 CONS/CULT 10 vols
GW 10 SINGBURI 2 Singburi 02/05-17/05 CONS/CULT 15 vols
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 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 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. 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. Nature lovers and ethnologists will particularly enjoy the project. A large adaptability is required from the volunteers in any cases; for these projects. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 08 UBON 2 Ubon Ratchathani 04/04-19/04 CULT/TEACH 10 vols
Ubon Ratchatani is one of the main cities of the Isan region, in the North East of Thailand, close to the borders with Cambodia and Laos. If it remains among the most traditional areas of the country, it is also the poorest and less developed part in terms of infrastructure or industry; creating a huge rural exodus and migration from the Isan inhabitants to Bangkok. The Khueang Nai District administration, in cooperation with Pitaya Suwan Foundation, wants to dynamics the Deng Mor rural areas and stimulates English learning through the Volunteers’ presence. 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 occasionally. Despite being the public holidays for schools; the volunteers will also hold English teaching workshops for the children of several district villages. 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-leader. 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. 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 origin. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.

GW 13 NONGHI 1 Roi Et 13/06-28/06 TEACH/SOCI 10 vols
The Nong Hi district and the Duk Ueng sub-district are PSF partners in the framework of the projects taking place in the Roi- Et province. As all the other areas in the Isan region, Roi-Et is one of the province in the North East is known between Thais as Isan. The region faces major environmental, economical and social problems; due to the high percentage of sand present in the soil and the shortage of water, agriculture is limited to some traditional crops and does not reach the same results as in other Thai regions (main crops are: rice, peanuts and vegetables). 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. The volunteer will also helping villager in their tasks occasionally. 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 stay in a house in the school area and have access to the same basic conditions as any villager. Cooking and cleanings will be done by volunteers. Sleeping bags required. Shower with the bath and no hot water. Hand washing your clothes will also be a necessity. Location: The Duk Ueng sub-district area is about 15 Kms far from Nong Hi , 28 Kms far from Panomprai city and 98 Kms of  Roi –Et city, in the Isan region, North east of Thailand. Terminal: Bus: Panomprai, train and national airport: Ubon Ratchatani. Extra fee: 6500 Thai Baht.