Thailand, Chiang Mai5/5 (2 reviews)
Construction and renovation in Chiang Mai
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, help renovate homes, schools and sanitation facilities for rural communities, supervised by a professional construction coordinator.
- Where
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Length
- From 2 to 12 weeks
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Language
- English basic
from €1,090 for 2 weeks
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The project
Many rural Thai families live in unhealthy housing, and many public spaces and local community facilities, such as temples and schools, still require significant renovations.
Some of the tasks include:
- Renovation and installation of adequate sanitation facilities
- Painting and renovation of schools
- Securing homes and residences
- Collaboration with local communities to support their own development initiatives
You can do it all! From mixing cement and painting to more complex tasks such as plastering walls, repairing roofs, and more.
You will be guided and supervised by our professional construction coordinator, who will ensure the safety of the work sites and the quality of the renovated homes.
Why the project exists
- Create an opportunity for cultural exchange through our collaboration with the local population
- Gain hands-on experience in small construction and renovation
- Support local Thai communities by improving their living conditions through our work projects
A project we follow
Projects chosen with care and followed through regular visits on site.
A typical week
Monday to Friday
After breakfast, you will head to the construction site at 08:30, where our coordinator will explain your tasks for the day.
Typically, you will spend around 4 to 5 hours per day on the project, with a lunch break on the site. You will finish at 13:30. The afternoons and weekends are free.
This schedule may change and/or be modified depending on the weather, local conditions, or unforeseen events.
Accommodation and meals
You will stay in the volunteer house, which is located about 20-30 minutes from the project. You will share a room with 4 to 8 people, with shared bathrooms per room. The maximum accommodation capacity is 30 volunteers.
A coordinator will be available on-site 24/7.
Meals
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) on weekdays and 2 meals (brunch, dinner) on weekends will be provided.
Additional information
Make sure to bring sturdy shoes!
Budget
How long are you going for?
This project starts every week. Arrivals on Sundays between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, local time, at Chiang Mai International Airport. All our international construction and renovation missions are open to everyone and can also host engineers and students as part of an internship agreement.
What is included
- Accommodation in shared rooms for 4 to 8 people (20-30 min from the project)
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on weekdays and 2 meals (brunch, dinner) at weekends
- Arrival airport pick-up only at Chiang Mai airport on Sundays between 8 AM and 4 PM.
- Project coordinator available 24/7.
- Supervision on site
Not included
- Flight tickets
- Travel and repatriation insurance
- Return airport transfer
- Visa
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Getting ready to leave
Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Conditions to take part
- Minimum age: 16 years old
- Minimum required English level: intermediate
- Criminal record extract required: upon registration
- Passport copy required: upon registration
Participants under 18 years old must present a parental consent letter, and participants over 65 years old must present a medical authorization.
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
Questions
What do you need to volunteer in Thailand?
A packing list is usually provided before departure by the local organisations, with everything required and recommended for your suitcase, according to the destination and the project.
If you take prescription medicines, bring enough for the whole of your stay, along with a first aid kit (paracetamol, plasters and so on).
You may also want to get a local SIM card when you arrive in Thailand. Instructions are provided when you register for the project.
When is the best time to volunteer in Thailand?
All the humanitarian projects in Thailand are open all year round: the needs are constant and the projects run whatever the weather.
The one thing to watch: school holidays. Teaching and education projects close during New Year week and the school holidays.
What kind of accommodation is provided for a family?
You stay together, in private rooms, shared houses or comfortable local guesthouses.
Is it a safe trip for children?
Our projects are selected with safety in mind. Families get a reassuring setting and supervised activities. The days are designed to include young and old alike, with a flexible pace and time to discover things together.
Can you join a project as a family?
Yes. For families who want to travel together, we offer programmes designed to welcome children from the age of 4, 10 or 15 depending on the project. Our programme pages say whether they are open to families; otherwise, contact our team to find out more.
Another question? Ask the team, and someone who knows the project will answer.
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