Volunteer in Asia

Volunteer in Laos
Enjoy the amazing culture and traditions of Laos, the “Land of a Million Elephants”, teaching novice Buddhist monks and community members in the Royal City of Luang Prabang, a city of silent saffron robed monks and ancient monasteries on the mighty Mekong River. In Laos, many rural boys move to urban areas to ordain as Buddhist monks for low-cost living and for the opportunity of an education. As a GVI volunteer, you will teach English – the most popular subject – to the monks at Wat Siphoutthabat School in Luang Prabang, helping the school’s few staff to provide their students with an excellent education. Volunteers will have time off at weekends to explore the local area and can take a boat trip up the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves, swim in the Khuang Si Waterfalls, watch the sunset from the top of Mount Phu Si, take a tour of the night market, raft, trek or even take an elephant tour.

Dates: 2 to 12 week durations available, visit the website for upcoming start dates
Costs: From $1190 for 2 weeks
Email Contact: info@gviworld.com
Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK)
Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on this teaching English abroad project

Volunteer to Conserve the Orangutans in Sumatra
Joining this unique and fascinating volunteer program will take you to investigate the way that orangutans in the Sumatran jungle self-medicate in order to treat illness and combat parasites. As part of a 13-day team on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, volunteers receive the scientific training required to enable you to partake in data collection / entry, observation and to be able to trek into the jungle in search of these fascinating apes. As well as being a part of this potentially vital wildlife research and conservation effort, you will have the opportunity to experience several different Sumatran ecosystems, which range from vast mountains to lowland rainforest. These ecosystems are home to many interesting species, such as the giant flying squirrel and the Sumatran elephant, as well as the majestic orangutans.

Dates: Visit the website for upcoming start dates and durations
Costs: The 2 week program costs $1289. Students may be eligible for the discounted price of approximately $990
Email Contact: info@gviworld.com
Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK)
Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on this wildlife conservation project

How will you touch the world? Volunteer in India or Thailand
REAL projects….REAL experience! Work side-by-side with NGOs to find innovative ways to confront development challenges in Asia – from education efforts to eradicate illiteracy and promote natural resource conservation to micro-business consulting to health campaigns to combat anemia, malnutrition, and HIV/AIDS. More information at www.myproworld.org/internships.htm.

Dates: Year round start dates; 2 – 26 week placements
Cost: Program fees include project work, housing, all meals, onsite transportation, language training, cultural/adventure activities, travel/health insurance, and 24-hour onsite staff support. Program fees can be found online at www.myproworld.org/costs/prices.htm. Scholarships and fundraising support available.
Contact: ProWorld Headquarters, ProWorld Service Corps, 1215 Taylor Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Tel: 877.42WORLD (US & Canada), 870.750.7202 (UK & Europe)
Email: info@myproworld.org
Website: www.myproworld.org

United Planet
Volunteer in Asia
United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized volunteer work, enriching activities, and home stays. Our programs in Asia run from 1 to 52 weeks and welcome volunteers of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds because we know that everyone has something to offer! Visit our website for more information on specific countries!

Cost: Varies according to country and length of stay.
Dates: Ongoing start dates.
Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA.
Tel.: 800-292-2316 or 617-267-7763.
Email: quest@unitedplanet.org
Website: www.unitedplanet.org

Volunteer in the Himalayas
Nepali NGO is in need of volunteer English teachers to work alongside Nepali teachers in a new boarding school. The students are younger (as young as 5), and being a remote location, it is some students’ first prolonged contact with westerners. Depending on the abilities of the volunteer and the resources available, there is also the possibility of teaching art, music, or physical education programs. Other types of volunteers needed are organic farmers to help in the school’s garden and those with a medical background.

Dates: Year-round
Cost: $75 processing fee plus $70 (the Nepali equivalent) paid every month to a host family to cover food and lodging
Contact: Beau Miller, Project Manager, Village Environment Community Gangkharka (VEC), PO Box 23087, Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: vecgangkharka@gmail.com
Website: www.vec.org.np

Volunteer in Asia
ELI partners with local organizations in Thailand, India, Nepal, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China to match volunteers with local organizations in need of volunteers. All placements are made on an individual basis depending on the skills and goals of the volunteer, the needs of the organization, and the length of the program. Programs are available throughout the year for lengths of time varying from two weeks to six months.

Cost: Program fees start at $515. The cost will depend on the country and duration of the program. Program fees include airport pickup, accommodation, and meals.
Dates: Programs are available throughout the year and dates are flexible.
Contact: Experiential Learning International, 2828 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 230, Denver, CO 80211
Tel.: 303-321-8278
Email: info@eliabroad.org
Website: www.eliabroad.org

Indonesia Wildlife Rescue — Ethical Volunteering with a UK Charity
Volunteer to help save the wildlife of Asia. The Indonesian Wildlife Rescue Centre is located on exotic Sulawesi Island. The project is a rescue, rehabilitation and release centre for animals saved from the illegal wildlife trade. Without a sustainable rescue facility the authorities are not able to enforce, raid and confiscate live animals as there are few existing transition centres.

Dates: Year round
Cost: From US$935
Contact: Globalteer, 54 Woodchester, Bristol, BS37 8TX, U.K
Email: info@globalteer.org
Website: www.globalteer.org

Teaching/Teaching Assistants in the Maldives
English is the second language of the Maldives, and is taught in all schools and commercial hubs — however, much help is needed in the teaching of the language.
Fully qualified teachers or teaching assistants or those with TEFL or ESOL qualifications are in high demand for short and long term projects. The islands really need your help to make a positive impact on the early learning years of the children.
For non-qualified, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to help out in the classroom, we have positions in the mainstream schools working beside the qualified teachers. Alternatively, all islands also have pre-schools where volunteer assistance is also very much needed!

Volunteer Abroad in Cambodia from US$350
Affordable volunteer opportunities available in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from US$350. Volunteers can participate in Teaching, Orphanage/Childcare, Computer Support and Human Rights. IVHQ sends over 5000 volunteer travelers worldwide annually — one of the world's most popular volunteer placement organizations!

Cost: Program Fees start from US$350.
Dates: Programs start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Duration: Volunteers can volunteer anywhere from one week to six months.
Contact: International Volunteer HQ, Unit 17, 4 Buller Street, New Plymouth, 4342, New Zealand.
Tel.: +64 6 758 7949.
Email: volunteer@volunteerhq.org
Website: www.volunteerhq.org