Volunteering in Thailand

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🇹🇭 Volunteering in Thailand

Thailand gives you options. Our projects are in Chiang Mai up north, Koh Samui in the Gulf, and Hua Hin on the coast. Pick the setting that sounds like you.

🌱 The project
In Chiang Mai, teach English or support a local nursery in the old city. In Koh Samui, join educational projects with a tropical backdrop. In Hua Hin, pitch in on community build or environmental work.

📍 Where it takes place
From mountain towns in the north to island life in the south, Thailand is a huge spread. Warm, welcoming, well-fed.

🧭 Why choose HeyLocals
• Vetted projects with real impact in Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and Hua Hin
• Year-round, weekly starts
• Airport welcome, meals, accommodation, orientation and 24/7 support included
• Volunteer houses with shared rooms and local food
• Weekends for temples, markets and island hops

How it works

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Everything included in the price

Everything covered: airport welcome, orientation, meals, accommodation, and 24/7 local support. No registration fee or group kitty.

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1 to 12 weeks

Leave whenever you like and choose how long you stay: from a short one-week experience to longer three-month programmes.

Available projects

Browse volunteering projects in this destination

6 projects found

Teaching in schools in Chiang Mai
Helps build the language skills of local students
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Teaching in schools in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Bring fresh energy to the classroom and support students of all ages around Chiang Mai, between local villages and schools. A grounded way to discover Thai culture through teaching and everyday exchange.

From£660
Childcare in Chiang Mai
Supports the youngest in their early learning
3–4 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Childcare in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Work alongside the teachers in lively classrooms and help young children grow through simple, creative activities. An experience that brings together teaching, play and cultural exchange in the heart of northern Thailand.

From£660
Environmental conservation in Hua Hin
Helps restore mangrove ecosystems
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Environmental conservation in Hua Hin
Hua Hin, Thailand

Take part in mangrove reforestation, beach clean-ups and local environmental awareness work. Join us for a hands-on conservation experience and cultural exchange in Thailand.

From£660
Building and renovation in Hua Hin
Helps create safer spaces
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Building and renovation in Hua Hin
Hua Hin, Thailand

Painting, fixing, building: every task becomes a way to make community spaces more welcoming. Discover Thailand through hands-on work, shared with other volunteers and the local community.

From£690
Teaching in schools in Hua Hin
Helps widen access to local schooling
3-4 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Teaching in schools in Hua Hin
Hua Hin, Thailand

Share games, songs and creative activities to help children and students improve their English in the schools of Hua Hin. A great chance to live Thai daily life and try your hand at intercultural teaching.

From£660
Childcare in Hua Hin
Helps support early childhood development
4–5 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Childcare in Hua Hin
Hua Hin, Thailand

Look after children aged 2 to 6, working alongside the teachers in the daily activities and play sessions. A chance to spend time with the local community and grow alongside the little ones.

From£660
Why go with HeyLocals
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A community of travellers who want a holiday with a bit more to it

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Every project is vetted, every house is safe, and we're on WhatsApp around the clock

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Official certificate of participation, handy for your CV, uni placement year or DofE

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Clear pricing, no hidden extras, no surprise fees down the line