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Volunteer Projects and Opportunities in Asia
Location: India: Jaipur, Goa and 2 other cities; Philippines: Tacloban City; Thailand: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Koh Tao; Vietnam: Hanoi
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please visit our website for details
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Description
Asia is the largest continent on Earth covering nearly 30% of its land mass. Asia is also the most populous continent on earth containing more than 60% of the world's population with over 4 billion inhabitants.
Overflowing with cultural and environmental diversity and a land literally breathing endless experiential opportunity. Experience thick wild rainforests in Thailand, bustling cities of China, Himalayan peaks in Nepal, and the beautiful coral reefs surrounding the Philippines. Within Asia we have many volunteer opportunities for you to take part in from environmental and wildlife projects in Thailand, street children and orphanage projects in the Philippines to health projects in India.
Volunteers will be able to engage in different projects about environmental conservation, education and English literacy, medical programs and community development.
In most cases volunteers are placed in local home-stays where they either have their own room or share with another volunteer. This way a portion of your volunteer fee goes back into the local economy, and you gain first-hand experience of true local family life.
Highlights
Swim with Whale Sharks in the Philippines
Donsol, a village on the Luzon peninsula, is one of the best places in the world to swim with the largest fish in our seas. To swim with these gentle giants, which grow up to 18m in length, is an unbelievable experience and highly recommended if you have time to explore. Peak months to see these great fish are between February and March.
Scuba Diving on Manta Ray expeditions in Thailand
The best place to see these legendary 'devil fish' is the nutrient-rich waters of Koh Bon, an island north of Similan. Surround yourself with swirling mantas as they pass close by blocking the sunlight with their elegant mass. Best encounters are between November and April
Gir National Park in India
Gir is the only place left on the planet where the Asiatic Lion can be found. It is on the critically endangered list as there are only around 300 left. It is a fantastic opportunity to see these lions in their natural habitat.
Qualifications
Participants must possess enthusiasm and a willingness to learn about the environment and the people. Additionally, a love of working in the community and interacting with people is essential.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Academic Reinforcement
- Adult Education
- Agriculture
- AIDS
- Animal Welfare
- Arts
- Building Maintenance
- Building/construction Projects
- Business
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Conflict Resolution
- Consciousness-raising
- Conservation
- Cooking
- Culture
- Disability Issues
- Eco-tourism
- Economic Development
- Education
- Elderly
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Family Planning
- Food
- Global Warming
- Grassroots Organization
- Handicapped
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Home Visit
- Homelessness
- Hospital
- Housing
- Journalism
- Literacy
- Marketing
- Media Work
- Medicine
- Minority Groups
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Orphans
- Parks
- Peace
- Planting
- Playgrounds
- Primary Education
- Public Education
- Recreation
- Reforestation
- Restoration
- Sanitation
- Marine Conservation
- Self Help
- Small Business Development
- Social Services, Social Work
- Sports
- Street Kids
- Teaching
- Tourism
- Trail Building
- Tree Planting
- Veterinary
- Volunteering
- Wildlife Surveying
- Women
Typical Volunteer
A Kaya volunteer shows enthusiasm, spirit and life to stimulate and bring something new to the local residents; love, patience and a listening ear for the people; and a good motivator with a positive and optimistic attitude.Age Range
Must be more than 18 years old.This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
Kaya Responsible Travel's Mission Statement
Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.
Year Founded
2008
