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Volunteer in Chiang Mai with Volunteering Solutions

Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand and capital of Chiang Mai province. It is located around 700 kms from Bangkok, amidst lush green mountains.
In recent years, Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city and attracts approximately one million visitors each year.
They city offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities for travelers such as museums, temples, night markets and the numerous restaurants offering Thai cuisine.
From November to February during the cool season, Chiang Mai experiences pleasantly mild sunny weather with temperatures in the city area on average ranging between 15 Celsius at night and around 28 Celsius in daytime.During the hot season, lasting from March to May, temperatures especially in the city are high, going up into the high 30s.The rainy season in the north is from June to October.

The city is served by Chiang Mai International Airport which handles both International and domestic flights. There are regular flights from Bangkok as well as other South East Asian cities such as Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.


Things to do in Chiang Mai

»Night Bazaar (shopping and people watching)
»Sunday Night walking street market (shopping and people watching)
»Temple Gazing - Wat Umong (forest temple with tunnels), Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Prahsing
»Kayak the Ping River
»Chiang Mai History Museum
» Massage (and massage courses)
»Cooking Courses
»Treks
»Elephant camp
»Rock climbing
»Yoga classes
»Meditation Classes
»Mountain biking in mountain areas outside of town
»Art Galleries and Museums


Volunteer Chiang Mai Programs 2010-2011

Volunteer at an Elephant Camp

Volunteer at an Elephant Camp

Volunteers work at an Elephant Camp outside Chiang Mai city amidst lush green surroundings and mountains.Volunteers feed and bath elephants as well as teach English in a local hill tribe school where children of the local camp staff study.

Volunteer at an Elephant Camp

Medical Internship Project

Medical Internship Project

Interns in this project work in private hospitals in Chiang Mai and can shadow and assist the doctors and nurses working in different departments. This program is suitable for Pre med, Medical  and nursing students.Dental students are also welcome to join the program.

Medical Internship Project

Volunteer at an Orphanage

Volunteer at an Orphanage

Volunteers work at one of the largest orphanages in Northern Thailand with toddlers and kids in the age group of 0-5 year old. Volunteers assist in childcare as well as work with the staff in daily chores.

Volunteer at an Orphanage

Teaching Monks Project

Teaching Monks Project

Volunteers teach English to young novice Buddhist monks in the age group of 12- 18 years and receive a rich experience about Thailand, Thai culture and Buddhism during their service.

Teaching Monks Project

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