Volunteer in Thailand
If you would like to volunteer in Thailand, around the rural area of Isaan, then Mundo Exchange may just well be the perfect Thai experience for you. We tailor your skills to local community development projects and promote a cross-cultural exchange; Be it of music, food, literature, language or anything else you and your Thai friends can think of. Please feel free to look around our site, sign up to comment or contact us with any queries. If you are ready to take the plunge and start your volunteer process then Apply now!Upcoming Events
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![Special Intern for Special Needs Thai Kids:
Mundo Exchange Intern Jessica
Special needs is what we call children with developmental delay or physical challenges. The Thais have a way of saying something along the lines of brain and body don’t work normally, so I’m pleased to have instituted them using the words Special Needs Children. The teachers like [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Thailand Special Needs Kids with Mundo Exchange Intern Jessica")
Thailand Special Needs Kids with Mundo Exchange Intern Jessica
Posted on November 24, 2011 | No CommentsSpecial Intern for Special Needs Thai Kids: Mundo Exchange Intern Jessica Special needs is what we call children with developmental delay or physical challenges. The Thais have a way of saying something along the lines of brain and body don’t work normally, so I’m pleased to have instituted them using the words Special Needs Children. The teachers like [...] -
Jessica Roelink Helping
Posted on November 24, 2011 | No CommentsTeaching, learning and good health, what more can you ask for? Today was brilliant! The little dumplings at the nursery school are only 2-4 years old. Yesterday was my first day and the kids mostly stared at me in amazement (or frightened that I might eat them because they are so tiny). Only a few kids [...] -
![Mundo Volunteer visit to a Forest Wat in Bueng Khan, Thailand
I have always viewed Wats and Buddhist monasteries as mystic places that those of us not knowing about the Buddhist ways were restricted from visiting. Nalinrat, my new friend from Mundo Exchange, helped me overcome that odd, farang (foreigner) thinking. On my second day of volunteering at [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/joanphoto-e1310984853364-115x115.jpg "Wat Panlam – A Morning Visit To The Temple")
Wat Panlam – A Morning Visit To The Temple
Posted on July 18, 2011 | No CommentsMundo Volunteer visit to a Forest Wat in Bueng Khan, Thailand I have always viewed Wats and Buddhist monasteries as mystic places that those of us not knowing about the Buddhist ways were restricted from visiting. Nalinrat, my new friend from Mundo Exchange, helped me overcome that odd, farang (foreigner) thinking. On my second day of volunteering at [...] -
![The following story reveals how fantastic and giving students and staff from Bewegte School in Austria. Together they helped Thai children by raising fund for needed school supplies, shoes, clothing, and bicycles. Petra Pfann, a Mundo Exchange volunteer, collaborated with the Bewegte staff and students to collect money for children in Isaan Thailand who Petra [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/students-e1310017742819-115x115.jpg "Bewegte Students and Volunteer Petra help Thai Students")
Bewegte Students and Volunteer Petra help Thai Students
Posted on July 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe following story reveals how fantastic and giving students and staff from Bewegte School in Austria. Together they helped Thai children by raising fund for needed school supplies, shoes, clothing, and bicycles. Petra Pfann, a Mundo Exchange volunteer, collaborated with the Bewegte staff and students to collect money for children in Isaan Thailand who Petra [...] -
![Supporters and Donors Thank You Letter:
Spencer White, Joan Williams, Catlin Gabel and Mundo Exchange Conduct Guatemalan Social Service Projects
Spencer from Catlin Gable and Mayan friend
Dear All,
Mundo Exchange, Joan Williams and I just wanted to write to thank each and every one of you for your wonderful support to the children and families of [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Spencer-from-Catlin-Gable-and-friend-e1307590746480-115x115.jpg "PAST MUNDO AND CATLIN VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: 2007")
PAST MUNDO AND CATLIN VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: 2007
Posted on June 9, 2011 | No CommentsSupporters and Donors Thank You Letter: Spencer White, Joan Williams, Catlin Gabel and Mundo Exchange Conduct Guatemalan Social Service Projects Spencer from Catlin Gable and Mayan friend Dear All, Mundo Exchange, Joan Williams and I just wanted to write to thank each and every one of you for your wonderful support to the children and families of [...] -
![Amy and orphans enjoying time together
The Thailand association Laekplian Lokgatat (Global Exchange) and Mundo Exchange Organisation sincerely thank the following English donors who helped to improve the lives of children in Thailand. The following donors provided orphans and other children without families with needed school and play clothing, educational games, nutritional food, school materials and [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Volunteer-Amy-with-kids-e1307346764792-115x115.jpg "English Donors Help Thai Children")
English Donors Help Thai Children
Posted on June 6, 2011 | No CommentsAmy and orphans enjoying time together The Thailand association Laekplian Lokgatat (Global Exchange) and Mundo Exchange Organisation sincerely thank the following English donors who helped to improve the lives of children in Thailand. The following donors provided orphans and other children without families with needed school and play clothing, educational games, nutritional food, school materials and [...] -
![I spent two weeks of the month of January (a typically cold and uneventful time to be in Texas) volunteering with Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat. As I write this now, I am already back home in Austin, dealing with freezing temperatures and plain gray days. Perhaps it’s mostly the weather, but it surely does [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Volunteer-Candace-e1297828814967-115x115.jpg "Candace: Volunteering for Thai Children")
Candace: Volunteering for Thai Children
Posted on February 16, 2011 | 2 CommentsI spent two weeks of the month of January (a typically cold and uneventful time to be in Texas) volunteering with Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat. As I write this now, I am already back home in Austin, dealing with freezing temperatures and plain gray days. Perhaps it’s mostly the weather, but it surely does [...] -
![Candace and Marta having conversation with a monk
Many tourists making the sojourn to Asia probably plan to see a temple, or “wat,” at some point on their journey. Religious buildings and gathering places are common tourist attractions for any travel destination, but there is something about the majestic Asian temples that draws a foreigner in to see them [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Meditation-at-the-Temple-e1297746651483-115x115.jpg "A Temple Stay in Thailand, Candace Birkelbach")
A Temple Stay in Thailand, Candace Birkelbach
Posted on February 15, 2011 | 3 CommentsCandace and Marta having conversation with a monk Many tourists making the sojourn to Asia probably plan to see a temple, or “wat,” at some point on their journey. Religious buildings and gathering places are common tourist attractions for any travel destination, but there is something about the majestic Asian temples that draws a foreigner in to see them [...] -
![Candace volunteering at rural Thai school
Mundo Exchange helps bring high quality volunteers and interns to Thailand to work on various cross cultural projects and programs designed for seniors, gap year travelers, retired volunteers, interns, families and travelers. Whether or not you plan to volunteer with us, the following information on what to bring and wear may be helpful when [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Candace-at-School-e1297325997510-115x115.jpg "What Volunteers and Travelers Bring to Thailand")
What Volunteers and Travelers Bring to Thailand
Posted on February 10, 2011 | No CommentsCandace volunteering at rural Thai school Mundo Exchange helps bring high quality volunteers and interns to Thailand to work on various cross cultural projects and programs designed for seniors, gap year travelers, retired volunteers, interns, families and travelers. Whether or not you plan to volunteer with us, the following information on what to bring and wear may be helpful when [...] -
![Volunteering with Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat is a great experience for children who have the opportunity to work with retired volunteers. With age, often comes an increase of understanding and empathy based on past experiences and exchanges. People like Marta offer children and young volunteers knowledge and laughter that can only come when diversity [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Marta-e1297142338147-115x115.jpg "Field Notes from an exceptional retired traveler and volunteer, Marta Kogler")
Field Notes from an exceptional retired traveler and volunteer, Marta Kogler
Posted on February 1, 2011 | No CommentsVolunteering with Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat is a great experience for children who have the opportunity to work with retired volunteers. With age, often comes an increase of understanding and empathy based on past experiences and exchanges. People like Marta offer children and young volunteers knowledge and laughter that can only come when diversity [...]