Location
  • Thailand

Program Details

Language
English
Housing
Guesthouse Hostel Hotel

Pricing

Starting Price
2000
Feb 08, 2019
Oct 23, 2016
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About Program

Sun-swept beaches, spiritual temples, smiling faces, lush tropical rainforests and tasty cooking are just a few of the wonders awaiting visitors to Thailand - but through volunteering with International Student Volunteers (ISV) you can be more than a tourist and address the needs of rural Thai communities and environments.

On ISV’s conservation projects, you could be working in rescue and rehabilitation centers for elephants, Asian black bear, gibbons and other animals. When it comes to community development, you can help tackle issues like human trafficking through providing support in centres for those at risk, or helping to maintain infrastructure and provide teaching assistance in Thai orphanages.

This exotic country has the perfect balance of culture and nature and it truly is a place that will capture your heart. For more details on how to make a difference visit ISV’s website and sign up for the experience of a lifetime.

This program is no longer offered. View more programs from ISV (International Student Volunteers).

Program Reviews

4.84 Rating
based on 93 reviews
  • 5 rating 87.1%
  • 4 rating 10.75%
  • 3 rating 1.08%
  • 2 rating 1.08%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Impact 4.7
  • Support 4.8
  • Fun 4.2
  • Value 4.7
  • Safety 4.75
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Yidi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

2016 High school program

we cried a lot during the time in Thailand with our buddies, they are like my real sister and brothers, and i hope i can come to Thailand again to visit Maekok Foundation .
It was the most memorable experience in my life. I learned so much during the time spending with the Kids, and i miss them so so so so much!!!
We taught the Kids English while they also taught us how to do the work, like how to mix the sand and rock, how to plan rice.

109 people found this review helpful.
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Charles
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

ISV - Thailand - Elephant's World - July 21st

It was cool working with the elephants first-hand. On the very first day, we got to feed them, bathe them, and make them sticky rice. These creatures were absolutely beautiful.
I liked this project quite a bit, but I later found another elephant conservation place, called Elephant Nature Park, that seemed much more aligned with my personal values. I would recommend volunteering there instead, if at all possible.

126 people found this review helpful.
Morgan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Visit Thailand... But Visiting with ISV is a MUST!

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What would you improve about this program?
It can't be improved, it's perfect!
122 people found this review helpful.
Paige
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Friendships and Independence in Thailand

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What would you improve about this program?
This program is pretty good as it is. However, I would suggest that in the volunteering weeks that there was more instruction on the upcoming tasks with considerable time before they happened. In the instance of teaching English to local school children, I was riveted with anxiety and stress before we even stepped foot on the school property because there was little to no instruction on how to teach and what we should be teaching the kids. It was very difficult to keep an three hour lesson plan open to the possibilities of how old the children were, what their English learning level was, what they know and did not know, etc. I would highly suggest to provide more insight into what each project entails from the volunteer.

Also, on the first day of adventure tour I had gone up to my tour leader and told her of a place in Thailand that I had been wanting to go to since I first booked the trip. I had it all figured out on time, minor supplies, and self-motivation to go alone and it was only in that moment when I had asked her where the bus station was to go to to get there that I was told I could not go on the trip because it was "too far away." If I had been previously informed by ISV that I can not take "long day trips" to neighbouring towns/provinces that would have saved me a lot of emotional upset.
116 people found this review helpful.
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Lindsey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Rewarding in Every Aspect

I went into this trip knowing it was going to be a blast. Little did I know that I would find myself along the way. I spent two weeks volunteering at Ran Tong Elephant Sanctuary where I learned not only about Asian elephants but about how an individual can make a difference. I found a new family at Ran Tong between the other volunteers and the workers/locals. I grew as an individual in more ways than one. Volunteering abroad with ISV was the best choice I could have made.

What would you improve about this program?
More learning opportunities for volunteer to learn more about the host country.

Getting volunteers in touch with alumni so they can ask questions about what to bring/expect.
106 people found this review helpful.
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Cailley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

From Tourist to Traveler

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116 people found this review helpful.
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Nia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Month of My Life

I knew going into this trip that it would be an experience of a lifetime and that I would learn so much about a new culture, the world and myself. Every single day of the entire month completely exceeded my already high expectations. It was truly life changing and I'm forever grateful to have been apart of ISV. The adventure tour was insanely incredible and I went on adventures that I never thought I would go on but volunteering was no doubt my favorite part. Highly recommend!!!

121 people found this review helpful.
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Sabrina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

ISV Thailand 2016

When I first heard of ISV programs, I knew right away that it was going to be a lifetime experience. ISV Thailand was an adventure that I will never forget. The Volunteer Project at DEPDC really touched my heart. The staff and the children are amazing people and I was privileged enough to be part of the community. The adventure tour was so much fun! Did so many different things with a group of people that will be lifelong friends! my favorite part was traveling with a group of people that had a common goal. It was to impact our world in a positive way while traveling and exploring an exotic country like Thailand.

115 people found this review helpful.

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