Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities in Bangkok with In Search of Sanuk

Look below for all the steps you need to take to volunteer with us. The following are all for Bangkok based openings. For opportunities outside of Bangkok or with other organizations see our resources page.

Volunteers taking the lead creating kids' activities

Volunteer Initiatives

  • Weekend Language & Culture Exchange at WLC with Handicapped Children and Adults
  • Mid Week Visit With Families to Deliver Supplies
  • Mid Week English Class with Young Adults – (3 week commitment)
  • Saturday School (local high school applicants only)
  • Special Activities and Celebrations

Requirements to Volunteer 

  1. Pay the Volunteer Registration Fee – First time volunteers must pay the one time registration fee.
  2. Send your CV with References and Availability to Volunteer – After you have paid the $15 fee via Paypal, email your CV with references to info@insearchofsanuk.com and when you will be available to participate. Due to the high number of inquiries please give up to one to week to receive a reply.
  3. Fundraise – One of the major ways volunteers can contribute to our project is by helping us fundraise. We encourage volunteers to help us raise funds before, during and after they have completed their time volunteering with us. Write a letter, throw a party or use your special talent to help us grow our project.

Volunteer Placement Preference

When placing volunteers, people who have indicated they fit the following descriptions will be given preference over others:
  • Applicants with referred by Newsong Bangkok, 100 Friends, or a local international schools.
  • Applicants who have previously participated as volunteers.
  • Bilingual applicants who have both Thai, Hmong and English capability.
  • Applicants who indicate they can commit to long term volunteer appointments.

Click here to pay the one time registration fee with Paypal

Cost to Participate

First time volunteers must pay a registration fee of $15 online. The registration fee is a donation which helps cover the cost of hosting volunteers. While we will try our best to place everyone, the fee does not guarantee placement and we reserve the right to refuse a volunteering opportunity to any applicant.

  • $15 First Time Volunteers
  • $6 Returning Volunteers (per session)

After registering we ask participating volunteers to fundraise at least $6 (200THB) per session. This amount helps us cover the costs of the activity and volunteers are encouraged to raise the minimum.

What to Wear & Bring When Volunteering

  • Dress casual (shorts/jeans, t-shirt and athletic shoes) and avoid bringing valuable items.
  • Volunteers are allowed to bring cameras, but we ask pictures are only taken during the designated part of the session (usually near the end of the activity).
  • Many of the volunteering assignments require participants to be outside. Volunteers can prepare by bringing their own bottled water and insect repellant.
  • Volunteers may also be asked to bring other items specific to their assignment which often include educational materials and non perishable food items.

Other questions and concerns email: info@insearchofsanuk.com