Want an awesome way to kickstart your volunteer abroad experience? Thailand is known for its amazing culture so this is a great way to combine everything you need to know about your program while experiencing local traditions, customs and some of Thailand's must-dos activities!
Introduction Schedule:
Monday
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- Program Orientation: Receive an overview of the program to familiarize yourself with the upcoming experiences.
- Thai Language Lesson: Immerse yourself in the local culture with a language lesson to enhance your communication skills.
- Lunch: Enjoy a meal together with your fellow participants.
- Project Meeting: Get introduced to your project placements for the week, setting the stage for meaningful contributions.
- Local Market Visit: Head to the local market to purchase essentials, including local SIM cards, currency exchange, and necessary items.
- Dinner: Conclude the day with a delicious dinner
Tuesday
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- Pranburi Forest Park & Mangrove Plantations: Explore the natural beauty of Pranburi Forest Park and the intriguing mangrove plantations.
- Pranburi Mangrove Boat Tour: Take a boat tour to immerse yourself in the unique ecosystem of Pranburi's mangroves.
- Lunch at the accommodation
- Sai Noi Beach Visit: Spend the afternoon at Sai Noi Beach, enjoying the sun and sea.
- Dinner at the accommodation
Wednesday
- Breakfast
- Chicken Drop Cave Visit: Explore the fascinating Chicken Drop Cave, a unique natural attraction. You will do a 200m trek up the hill to the cave. Prepare your trekking shoes and comfortable clothing.
- Huay Mongkol Temple & Buddhist Rituals: Experience the cultural richness of Huay Mongkol Temple and witness traditional Buddhist rituals.
- Lunch at the accommodation
- Market Village Mall & Souvenir Shop: Visit the Market Village Mall for shopping and explore the Souvenir Shops.
- Dinner at the accommodation
Thursday
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- Thai Culture Lesson: Dive into Thai history, religion, and customs through an engaging cultural lesson.
- Lunch at the accommodation
- Muay Thai Lesson: Learn the art of Muay Thai, a traditional Thai martial art.
- Welcome and Goodbye Dinner: Gather for a special dinner to welcome new participants and bid farewell to those concluding their journey.
Friday
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- Thai Cooking Class: Engage in a hands-on Thai cooking class, exploring the flavors of Thai cuisine.
- Lunch at the accommodation
- Free Afternoon or Hua Hin Beach: Spend the afternoon at your leisure or visit the picturesque Hua Hin Beach.
- Dinner: Conclude the week with a delightful dinner.
This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on the needs of the project, local weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances
Important note:
The Introduction Week is offered as an extension to your program duration and it’s a comprehensive orientation that runs for the first 5 days of your stay. Once you complete the Introduction Week, you’ll be ready to start volunteering on the following Monday. This means that if you want to volunteer for 2 weeks and you add the introduction week to your itinerary, you’ll be hosted by the local team for a total of 3 weeks.
The introduction week only runs on the first and third Monday of each month so if this does not align with your program, you can join the introduction week on the second week of your itinerary.
Due to the length and active nature of this program and as there are lots of outdoor activities under the heat of the sun, a decent level of fitness is required.
Additional Equipment
Personal belongings such as:
- Comfortable and sturdy shoes as there are lots of activities taken by foot.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses to protect from the heat of the sun particularly during the beach day.
- A suitable Beach attire during beach and island days.
- An environmentally friendly sunscreen or lotion is also advised to protect you from the heat of the sun and please carry with you preventive agents during outdoor activities, such as mosquito repellents for insect bites or other insects that may irritate your skin.
- Bring Medicines with you especially if you have to take specific medicines on a regular basis as well as other medicines for headaches and stomach aches.
- Refillable water bottles and hydration packs to stay hydrated throughout the day particularly during exploration and outdoor activities.
Dress Code:
- Cover up as much as possible in the spirit of the local culture to avoid embarrassment.
- Your clothes must not be too short, too tight, or too revealing. Kindly make sure your shoulders and legs are covered.
- It is completely fine to wear western clothes as long as they fit the local standards.
- Be thoughtful of the graphics, symbols or text printed on your clothing and avoid wearing clothing styles that might be inappropriate most especially when visiting temples and schools.
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