Summer Volunteer and Adventure Program Thailand (4 Weeks)

Location: Bangkok , Chiang Mai Start/End point: Bangkok Food: Local food (3 times a day) Room: Host family or hostel Date: 4 weeks ( June 27 - July 24, 2012) Program fee : $1769 for 4 weeks (including 5 days of travel)

Spend your summer in Thailand ! There are paradise-like beaches, smiling & hospitable people, overwhelming spirituality, delicious & exotic cuisine and ruins & remnants of kingdoms gone by. Thailand is one of the most popular south Asian destinations for volunteers and travelers. From rural lush green rice paddies to the pulsing nightlife of Bangkok – IFRE's Summer in Thailand program offers something amazing for absolutely everyone.

Orientation in Bangkok and Trip to Kanchanaburi (4 Days)

Your Thailand adventure begins with our advantageous orientation period. This time includes lectures in Bangkok on Thai culture, religion, history, customs, Thai language learning with afternoon excursions to intriguing urban and rural sites. Learn about the traditional Thai language, customs, religions and the role of the royal family in modern-day Thailand . Also, as part of this exciting orientation program, take guided strolls through the major tourist attractions of Bangkok .

Trip to Kanchanaburi (3 Days)

The next step in your summer journey is a trip to Kanchanaburi (128 km. west of Bangkok ) to visit the magnificent waterfalls of Erawan. You will absorb the culture and history of Thailand in various museums and see the notorious Death Railway Bridge over the River Kwai. A homestay with a host family during this trip is a notable and interesting benefit.

Service Projects - Village Stay and Work in Children’s Project (15 Days)

Your summer journey continues with your service project set amidst rural beauty. Your adventure takes you to a gorgeous rural Thai village in Samutsong kram Rajaburi or Nakhon Nayok to explore the native Thai way of life and spend time helping local children. You will stay with a caring host family and work in a local school as an English-teacher or as an aide supporting local children in primary schools and child development centers. Become an integral part of village life by working in the fields side-by-side with local farmers and gardeners or prepare and distribute food for Buddhist monks. Entertain yourself by boat rowing, visiting the local floating market and hiking and biking around the local villages.

PHASE 4: Relax and Explore the Regional Beaches (5 days)

Spend time on the glorious beaches of Thailand ! It's time to head to Pattaya, one of the most popular, sea-side destinations in Thailand . Spend three full glorious days exploring this region's beautiful, dazzling beaches before returning to Bangkok for the conclusion of the program.

Program itineraries are samples and may change to meet the needs of volunteers and changes in field