4 - 12 weeks
from € 1.290
Thailand

Volunteer work in senior home in Thailand

  • Directly at the sea
  • High recreational value
  • Diverse cuisine

Support a Thai nursing home and its team with everyday tasks and give the elderly joy of life! Supervise the seniors in the nursing home and make sure they stay mentally and physically active. In this way you will have authentic intercultural experiences and in your free time you can discover the beautiful area around Hua Hin.

Location icon Hua Hin
Minimum age icon from 18 years
Icon Duration 4 - 12 weeks / from €1.290
Departure days icon Monday
Volunteer work in a retirement home
Sustainable Development Goal 3 - Health and Wellbeing
health and well-being

Ensure a healthy life for all people of all ages and promote their well-being.

Project ID : FA-TH401

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Volunteer work in a retirement home in Thailand

What's the matter?

Many nursing homes in Thailand lack staff. As a result, seniors often do not have the opportunity to participate in activities that keep their minds and bodies active. This is particularly problematic for the many older people affected by Alzheimer's.

Therefore, the team and the residents of the nursing home are always happy about volunteers who help the elderly to stay active and thus improve their quality of life. Just because someone thinks of them and is there for them makes seniors feel better. Because many of them are rarely visited by their families.

This project aims to improve the quality of life of older people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. At the same time, the volunteers have an enriching and meaningful intercultural experience during this time.

Your tasks as a volunteer

During the project you will help the nursing home team with their everyday tasks. This includes preparing and distributing the food as well as supporting the seniors in various activities: for example games, physical activities, singing and dancing.

In general, it's all about spending time with the elderly, listening to them, going for walks together, etc. Those who are bed-bound especially enjoy visits.

On your first day at work, someone from the team will be there to support you. After that you will work independently in the retirement home. However, there is always the option of contacting the team by phone if there are any problems.

You work in the nursing home on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesday and Thursday you can prepare activities.

A day in a nursing home usually goes like this:

At 8:30 you arrive at the workplace and start the day with the seniors with morning stretching, seated dancing and other exercises. Various activities follow, such as gardening, music, games, arts and crafts. At 11.30:14 am it is time for lunch and talks. Afterwards, everyone devotes themselves to the various activities before there is afternoon tea together at around 30:15.30 p.m. The working day ends at XNUMX p.m.

Accommodation Catering

Volunteer House in Hua Hin

During the project you will stay in a shared accommodation, a traditional Thai house, with other volunteers. A total of 12 people can be accommodated here. There are two dormitories in the volunteer accommodation, both equipped with air conditioning. One of the rooms can accommodate up to 4 people, while the other room can accommodate 8 people. The bedrooms are also separated by gender.

The bathrooms are also shared with the other volunteers. The property also offers WiFi access. People like to sit together and spend time in the garden.

The property is very well located, very close to a coffee shop and a restaurant that serves fantastic food. Shopping malls, bars, fitness centers and markets are also not far away. You can reach public transport in a short time and the team on site is right across the street and is always there for you.

The nearest town can easily be reached by public transport and is not far away.

Social events are ubiquitous in Thailand. The local team often welcomes new volunteers with a dinner, for example, but is also happy to organize a social event for the volunteers. You can also take part in a selection of courses and excursions. You should definitely take part in a few of them together with the other volunteers to get to know the cultures and traditions of Thailand better!

Location

Hua Hin in Thailand

Hua Hin

Hua Hin is located in central Thailand on the Gulf of Thailand. The place is mainly known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and is therefore a popular bathing resort. But the city has also retained its traditional charm.

In addition to the beaches, Hua Hin is also known for its night market. Here you can buy everything your heart desires: There is not only traditional food here, but also handmade art objects, as well as clothing and souvenirs. 

Another attraction is the old railway station in Hua Hin. It is considered one of the first railway stations in Thailand, because the royal family used to like to travel by train to their summer residence in Hua Hin. Hua Hin's nature is at least as spectacular. Vineyards, caves and waterfalls in the middle of a pristine rainforest can be found here. 

So if you like spending time at the beach, this place is ideal for you! But you can also discover the local culture and everyday life of the locals as well as different landscapes here - best through the many activities offered on site.

Free time at the beach in Hua Hin

Your free time in Hua Hin

Your free time in Hua Hin 

Hua Hin is a city with an incredible number of facets: It offers you an ideal combination of a relaxed beach atmosphere, traditional Thai culture and the advantages of a modern city. Immerse yourself in the cultural diversity of Thailand and visit one of the many temples that decorate the city. Stroll through the famous Night Market where you can buy clothes, souvenirs or handmade art and taste traditional food. In addition, you can benefit from the lively city center with its many restaurants, shopping centers and gyms that are close to your accommodation. 

If instead you long for some distance from the urban hustle and bustle, the endless palm-fringed sandy beaches offer you the perfect place to relax. Lay down in the sun and enjoy the relaxed beach vibes. The beaches also offer you the opportunity to play beach volleyball, snorkel or go horseback riding on the beach - so sports lovers also get their money's worth in Hua Hin.

In general, not only the beaches, but the entire nature of Hua Hin is incredibly spectacular. The city is the ideal starting point for excursions to impressive national parks. This includes, for example, the Kaeng Krachan National Park, about 60 kilometers away, where you can discover breathtaking waterfalls and a beautiful stalactite cave. Adventure seekers will definitely get their money's worth here - the roaring streams and rivers invite you to go on wild rafting tours. In addition, you should not miss the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. The legendary Phraya Nakhon Cave awaits you here, where after a strenuous climb you can see a spectacular cave system, inside which there is even a small pavilion. The park is also home to monkeys, mountain goats, leopards and wild boars, which you can experience up close.

In Thailand, you are also offered various leisure programs that you can optionally book on site. These include a Thai cooking class, a trip to an animal sanctuary, a Muay Thai lesson, an excursion to a temple and a trip to the nearest national park. Together with other volunteers, you have the opportunity to delve deeper into the culture and traditions of the country.

Thailand is well known for various festivals, which are also celebrated in Hua Hin. An example of this is the Thai light festival Loy Krathong, one of the most important and probably also the most beautiful festivals in Thailand. Here, people gather at a river, where they float candles and incense sticks on small rafts into the water. Another festival you shouldn't miss if you're in Thailand in April is the Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year celebration. While in the country people still celebrate according to old traditions, wild water fights take place on the streets in the city. 

In general, social events are very popular in Thailand. The team in Thailand will endeavor to organize a welcome dinner and other social events where possible. In Hua Hin you will certainly not get bored as a volunteer. 

On-site procedure

Arrive in Hua Hin

Arrive in Bangkok

Upon arrival, one of our team members will pick you up from the airport. The drive to the accommodation takes about three hours. On site you will be welcomed by the rest of the team, you will be shown your accommodation and you will already receive some important information.

The orientation program, which lasts two days, begins on the following Monday. You can then start working on your project straight away.

Orientation program in Hua Hin

Orientation program in Thailand

Before you start your work, you will take part in an orientation program for two days. A small Thai language course is included. You will also take part in a workshop that prepares you and other volunteers for work on the project. Depending on the assignment, you will learn how to plan and prepare the various activities or how the employees support each other. You will also receive an introduction to the way of life and work in Thailand within the two days.

Volunteer project in Hua Hin

Your first day in the project

After the orientation program, you will start your work on the project. On your first day at work, the team will show you your assignment and introduce you to your colleagues. The team members will continue to support you and will be happy to help you if you have any questions or encounter difficulties.

Pricing

  • base fee
    € 1.290, -
    4 weeks of participation
  • extension week
    € 140, - / week
    up to 8 weeks respectively

included
Services

Before departure

  • Individual advice and support from our trained RGV team in Munich
  • Organization including placement in the project and coordination of your stay on site
  • Assistance with preparation: visa, health care, travel insurance, etc.
  • Non-binding flight advice
  • Travel ABC with packing list for your travel preparation
  • RGV t-shirt

On site

  • Orientation program with the team on site
  • Support and guidance from the on-site team
  • RGV 24h emergency number
  • Project t-shirt to wear during on-site activities
  • Airport transfer on the agreed arrival and departure days
  • Accommodation in Volunteer House
  • Local SIM card

After return

  • Participation confirmation of your voluntary commitment
  • Reflection course on your experiences abroad
  • Evaluation sheet and optional feedback discussion
useful additional services

not included
Services

  • Round trip
  • Private expenses on site
  • Excursions with microlight flights
  • Travel and cancellation insurance
  • Visa and Vaccinations
  • All nights outside your agreed accommodation
  • Public transport and extra transfers
  • Food and drinks
  • Daily drive to the project

Individual Recommended additional offers
& must-haves

Picture must-haves

Would you prefer to stay in a single room? Are you vegan or do you have special requests for food? Or do you want to do some cool trips with other volunteers in your free time and explore the country?

With us, you benefit from a variety of optional additional services that you can add individually to your booking, depending on your preferences.

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Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.
Flight offers with maximum flexibility

Would you like to receive a cheap flight offer for your stay abroad that is perfectly tailored to you? After you have successfully registered, you can have a non-binding offer created.

The excellent rates for volunteers, students and young people are a great advantage. Arrival times and flight time changes can also be sent directly to RGV upon request, so that our RGV teams in the destination countries are always informed about your arrival times.

These special tariffs give you special added value:

  • maximum flexibility for rebookings and cancellations
  • generous baggage allowance
  • Additional discounts on one-way flights: The new volunteer tariffs include attractive discounts to reduce your financial burden on one-way flights (e.g. for stopovers, project or country combinations).
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Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.
The 4 in 1 insurance cover for volunteers and internships abroad

You can easily book the long-term travel protection of ERGO Reiseversicherung after you have registered. You will receive the links to this automatically after a successful registration.

The following building blocks are included:

  • Health Insurance
  • Comfort protection: accident, liability and interruption insurance
  • Travel insurance

Hua Hin Team
site

Awaiting you on site Jonathan with his team. He has been teaching English as a foreign language since 2013 and has traveled to South Korea, Vietnam and now Thailand. Through his experience in teaching, he has also mentored and trained a large number of prospective teachers. He directs his commitment entirely to those who want to teach English abroad in order to help other people.

RGV FAQ
to the project

What are the project fees used for?

Although we are a non-profit organization, there are costs associated with volunteering abroad. Find out here, why volunteering requires money and what your project fee is used for.

What visa do I need for Thailand (Hua Hin)?

You need the non-immigrant O visa to enter the country, which you can apply for online in advance. This is valid for 90 days and costs around €70. An extension is possible by leaving and re-entering the country.

What language skills do I need for the project?

In order to be able to communicate well with the team on site, you should definitely have good English skills.

What vaccinations/ health precautions do I need?

If you are traveling from a yellow fever area, you need a yellow fever vaccination. Otherwise there are no compulsory vaccinations.

We generally recommend a consultation in a practice for travel and tropical medicine.

You can get general information about recommended health care and vaccinations online Center for Travel Medicine as well as on the side of Foreign Office.

What are the requirements for the project?

You don't need any specific previous knowledge to take part. Empathy, joy in dealing with people and interest in looking after seniors are important.

What do I have to bring?

Neat clothing: Long pants and shirt/blouse

What do I have to consider as an LGBTQ person?

Please be aware that homosexual acts are considered undesirable in many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and are even punishable by law in some places. In general, people who are identified as queer are often exposed to hostility.

For example, get information from Foreign Office about the exact regulations in your destination country.

General FAQ about volunteer work

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Choose your volunteer project and register online.

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We will review your application and confirm your participation.

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Prepare for your assignment online or in our preparatory seminar in Munich.

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Here we go! During your volunteer work, we will support you at any time with our on-site team.

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