Therapy
Medical Voluntary Work
If you are a physical, respiratory, speech or occupational therapist we want to hear from you. Surin's medical services are crying out for additional staff. You can help the local people during your stay and help the local staff improve their skills and knowledge. This is chance to make a real difference at a very busy regional hospital.
Starfish has now extended this volunteer project to include our outreach program and rural community clinics. This volunteer opportunity allows you to experience and understand the health needs and problems or people living in rural Thailand.
For recent graduates our placement is ideal to enhance your CV/Resume and help you secure employment on your return home.
Volunteer Work, Volunteer Travel and Experience
We are happy to tailor this volunteer work program to suit you, whether you choose to help as part of your annual holiday or you come for a 12 week sabbatical! Along with your volunteer work in Thailand you will have lots of free time for volunteer travel. There is so much to see, do and discover during your time as a Starfish volunteer in Thailand.
- Fact File
- Location
- Schedule
| Location: | Surin |
| Arrival Airport: | Bangkok |
| Arrival Dates: | 10 Feb, 9 Mar, 6 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec |
| Availability: | All Year |
| Duration: | 2-12 weeks |
| Cost: | 2 weeks £400, 4 weeks £600, 8 weeks £900, 12 weeks £1100 |
| What is Included: | Airport pick up and transfers, Bangkok stopover, journey to location, accommodation, local coordinator |
| What you need to arrange: | International flight, visa, vaccinations, food, expenses |
Surin is located in the Northeast of Thailand, about 7 hours from Bangkok. It can be reached by bus or by train from the capital or from the North of the country. From Surin it is only one hour to the border crossing with Cambodia.
Surin and Northeast Thailand are a little off the tourist radar, but you will be rewarded when you visit, as you will get to experience the real, untouched Thailand. There are many local bars, shops and restaurants in the town plus a night food market. Surin is an extremely safe place to stay.
Surin once belonged to the Khmer empire so you will find scattered ancient temples from the same period as the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Surin is now most famous for the annual elephant festival that takes place in November. The elephants are well treated in this region and the mahouts are proud of their standard of care.
The countryside surrounding Surin has many places of interest to visit including silk, silver and basket villages, where you can buy authentic locally made goods. Our volunteers in Surin are provided with bikes to explore Surin and the surrounding region, so you will have time to visit all of these places if you wish.
Surin has a bus and train station, so there are many ways to travel to and from the region. Easily reached from Surin include Khao Yai National Park, the Cambodia border and rural Thailand further Northeast for the more intrepid traveller.
Surin has a bus and train station, so there are many ways to travel to and from the region.
Volunteers work a 4 day week with the long weekend to relax or travel. On volunteer days our staff will pick you up in the mornings and take you to your project. Your pick up time will about 8am and you will back at your accommodation 3-4pm. Our staff work alongside you translating and supporting you throughout your day.