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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![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 [...] -
![[ July 1, 2011 to July 3, 2011. ] The Phi Ta Khon festival held in the astoundingly beautiful mountainous areas of Dan Sai in the province of Loei. It is a sacred festival similar, in a fashion, to the Day of the Dead in Mexico which has many strong spiritual connections and also a lot of fun too. In 2011 the festival will [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/peetakhon-e1308282404676-115x115.jpg "Ghost Festival in Dan Sai, Loei (Pee Ta Khon)")
Ghost Festival in Dan Sai, Loei (Pee Ta Khon)
Posted on June 17, 2011 | No Comments[ July 1, 2011 to July 3, 2011. ] The Phi Ta Khon festival held in the astoundingly beautiful mountainous areas of Dan Sai in the province of Loei. It is a sacred festival similar, in a fashion, to the Day of the Dead in Mexico which has many strong spiritual connections and also a lot of fun too. In 2011 the festival will [...] -
![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 [...] -
![[ May 17, 2011; ] This Holy Buddhist day celebrates his birth, enlightenment & entry into Nirvana. Also known as Vesak or Visakah Pujz is the major Buddhist festival of the year. It is celebrated in May during the first full moon day except during a leap year when the festival comes in June. Vaisakha with its May western counterpart [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Buddha’s birthday (Visakha Bucha or Visakha Puja)")
Buddha’s birthday (Visakha Bucha or Visakha Puja)
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ May 17, 2011; ] This Holy Buddhist day celebrates his birth, enlightenment & entry into Nirvana. Also known as Vesak or Visakah Pujz is the major Buddhist festival of the year. It is celebrated in May during the first full moon day except during a leap year when the festival comes in June. Vaisakha with its May western counterpart [...] -
Buddhist New Years Thailand
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ April 13, 2011; ] Buddhist New Years Thailand In countries where Theravada Buddhism is found like Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia, the Buddhist New Years is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April. Buddhist New Years are dependent on culture and backgrounds of the people too but usually the specific [...] -
Sandra Helping Buddhists in Thailand with Mundo Exchange
Posted on January 28, 2010 | 1 CommentVolunteer Sandra comes to help Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat with Buddhists wanting to learn more about other cultures and English communication skills. She participated in various ceremonies and helped many during her stay in Isaan Thailand.