Unique & Ethical Hill tribe experience in Thailand

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A experiência

This unique volunteer program invites participants to immerse themselves in the daily life of a hill tribe community. Volunteers will explore stunning natural landscapes, enjoy hiking, learn Karen crafts and language, Learn of traditional agriculture and elephant keeping practices, teach English to local children, help with waste cleanup and animal care.

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Como você ajuda

32 horas por semana

Jardinagem: Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.

Cuidado de Animais: Ajude a cuidar do bem-estar e saúde de animais.

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

Ensinar Idiomas: Ensine um idioma ao anfitrião, convidados ou comunidades locais.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: US$ 480 Por semana

Valor destinado a: Benefícios para os voluntários, Materiais para as atividades dos voluntários e Doação para o projeto

Descrição: 3 meals per day Basic homestay accomodation All activities

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O que você ganha

1 dia livre por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Passeios de graça: Te levamos para fazer tours e passeios pela cidade. De graça!

Trilhas de graça: Te levamos para fazer excursões e trilhas pela cidade. De graça!

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Intermediário

Entre 18 e 50 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

Volunteers will stay in homestays hosted by local families, offering a genuine cultural exchange and a deeper understanding of village life. Meals include traditional Thai dishes from the Chiang Mai region, with special occasions to try authentic Karen (Pga K’nyau) cuisine—an opportunity to experience unique local culinary traditions.
Activities & Involvement
Hiking: Expect to spend a lot of time hiking in nature and exploring the forest. Trails can be challenging, so a good level of fitness is essential.
Teaching English: Support local education by teaching basic English to school-aged children, helping improve their future opportunities.
Village Clean-Up Projects: Promote environmental awareness by organizing and participating in community waste collection and introducing proper waste management practices.
Animal Welfare Assistance: Help care for local dogs, cats, and our beloved resident pig.
Waterfall Visits: Enjoy scenic hikes to a nearby waterfall where we stop for lunch in nature.
Traditional Agriculture: Depending on the season, join local farmers in planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops—experiencing sustainable highland farming firsthand.
Local Crafts: Learn to create traditional Karen crafts such as weaving cloth and basket-making.
Cooking: Spend time with local villagers preparing sticky rice and other traditional Karen dishes.
Ethical Elephant Observation: Observe elephants living freely in their natural forest habitat. Learn about traditional, non-exploitative elephant care, with minimal human interference.
Accommodation
Homestays are typically made of wood or bamboo and located in the mountains. Accommodations are basic but comfortable, with a private room, thin mattress, bedding, and mosquito net, cold bucket shower and squat toilet.

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Atividades & Turnos

Typical day

Sunday: 
You will travel 2.5 hours out to the village, (with a lunch stop) meet your friendly host family & fellow guests


Monday - Saturday: 

First half of the day is spent hiking in the stunning forest enjoying nature

In the afternoons there will be an activity planned depending on season:

-teaching at the school
-learning the local language
-Karen crafts like basket weaving, weaving the tradition cloth, work on our germination project
- tree planting
- help our veterinary nurse care for the pets, strays and livestock 
- football matches with the locals 
- visit a waterfall
- hanging out with fellow visitors the voli-house
- Care for our resident pig at the project


Sunday: Free time or travel back to city

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Regras

Please note: A good level of fitness is required to volunteer, the hikes can be intense depending on where they are each day. Prior to arrival we require proof of travel medical insurance for the length of your stay and a filled out medical form. Please note all fees are non refundable.

This project is situated in a remote Karen Hill Tribe village, enveloped by jungle. You must be prepared to fully immerse yourself in jungle life, which includes adapting to different foods, cultures, languages, primitive ways of life, as well as the absence of luxuries. Be ready to encounter bugs, spiders (which cause no harm), and all aspects of jungle living. Please refrain from booking this project if you are not prepared to accept these conditions.

This is really an incredible, life-changing experience for everyone who comes!