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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![Songkran, Thai New Year
April 13th -15th, 2011.
Songkran is the traditional New Year of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam, Srilangka and the east of India. The word Songkran is from the Sanskrit meaning ‘the beginning of a new Solar Year’. It’s sometimes called ‘water war’ byforeigners.Thai people believe in this festival as the family day.The custom [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Amy-Sophie-Even-2010-118-e1297675546888-115x115.jpg "Songkran Festival April 13th – 15th, 2011")
Songkran Festival April 13th – 15th, 2011
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsSongkran, Thai New Year April 13th -15th, 2011. Songkran is the traditional New Year of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam, Srilangka and the east of India. The word Songkran is from the Sanskrit meaning ‘the beginning of a new Solar Year’. It’s sometimes called ‘water war’ byforeigners.Thai people believe in this festival as the family day.The custom [...] -
![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 | 1 CommentMundo 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 [...] -
![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 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 [...] -
![Learn about the King of Thailand
Thailand is a rich and diverse culture which encompasses over 60 million people from regions of every tropical type imaginable. From the mountainous Chiang Rai area to the beach resorts of the islands.
In every country there are areas of dispute over political systems, customs, music and where is best in the country. [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Learn about King Bhumibol Adulyadej")
Learn about King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Posted on December 4, 2010 | No CommentsLearn about the King of Thailand Thailand is a rich and diverse culture which encompasses over 60 million people from regions of every tropical type imaginable. From the mountainous Chiang Rai area to the beach resorts of the islands. In every country there are areas of dispute over political systems, customs, music and where is best in the country. [...] -
![MONKEY BOY, MY THAI STUDENT FRIEND
VOLUNTEER STORY
This Thai student is 10 years old. Everyday after volunteering at school we would drive him out to the rice fields, where he works to help support his Thai family. Because of the amount of hard physical work my young Thai friend must do on a daily basis, he [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Mara-Park-e1291262764342-115x115.jpg "Volunteer Kindness brings change")
Volunteer Kindness brings change
Posted on December 2, 2010 | No CommentsMONKEY BOY, MY THAI STUDENT FRIEND VOLUNTEER STORY This Thai student is 10 years old. Everyday after volunteering at school we would drive him out to the rice fields, where he works to help support his Thai family. Because of the amount of hard physical work my young Thai friend must do on a daily basis, he [...] -
![Eco club_English class
Eco club_mud house
Mundo Exchange volunteers and interns are helping Thailand’s, Laekplian Lokgatat Association with environmental and community development aid projects. We began planning educational seminars for students of all ages that would be held at our Cultural and Learning Centre in Isan, Thailand. Mundo interns and volunteers had previously completed successful Culture Club [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Eco-club-lesson-from-Gyb-e1289360584731-115x115.jpg "Eco Projects with Mundo Exchange and Lokgatat’s Interns and Volunteers")
Eco Projects with Mundo Exchange and Lokgatat’s Interns and Volunteers
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsEco club_English class Eco club_mud house Mundo Exchange volunteers and interns are helping Thailand’s, Laekplian Lokgatat Association with environmental and community development aid projects. We began planning educational seminars for students of all ages that would be held at our Cultural and Learning Centre in Isan, Thailand. Mundo interns and volunteers had previously completed successful Culture Club [...] -
![Lokgatat Mundo Stefan at Yoon's house
Stefan Amberger joined Mundo Exchange and the Thai association Laekplian Lokgatat as a volunteer in Thailand during July 2010. After completing his latest year of Austrian university studies in mathematics he jumped a plane and headed for Thailand to volunteer. During his orientation he visited sites in and around Isan, [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Stefan-e1289360448617-115x115.jpg "Thai Village Life with Mundo Exchange Volunteer Stefan")
Thai Village Life with Mundo Exchange Volunteer Stefan
Posted on August 5, 2010 | No CommentsLokgatat Mundo Stefan at Yoon's house Stefan Amberger joined Mundo Exchange and the Thai association Laekplian Lokgatat as a volunteer in Thailand during July 2010. After completing his latest year of Austrian university studies in mathematics he jumped a plane and headed for Thailand to volunteer. During his orientation he visited sites in and around Isan, [...] -
![King Bhumibol Adulyadej celebrates his 60th year of coronation today. The King, also known as Rama IX by farang, has reigned as monarch since June 9th 1946. Upon the day of his crowning ceremony he was officially wed to Queen Somdej Phra Boromarajini and stated to “reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/long-live-the-king-e1297735666163-115x115.jpg "60th anniversary of the coronation of The King of Thailand")
60th anniversary of the coronation of The King of Thailand
Posted on May 5, 2010 | 1 CommentKing Bhumibol Adulyadej celebrates his 60th year of coronation today. The King, also known as Rama IX by farang, has reigned as monarch since June 9th 1946. Upon the day of his crowning ceremony he was officially wed to Queen Somdej Phra Boromarajini and stated to “reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of [...]