Placements are available in the following areas: Art Relief, hill tribe education, women's empowerment, and Burmese refugee education and assistance. Discover Thailand by getting involved in the community and lending a hand to those in need.

More and more people are finding that the best way to truly experience Thailand is through volunteering. Cultural Canvas Thailand provides first-hand exposure to Chiang Mai's most pertinent issues and problems through hands-on volunteer placements.

We believe that in contributing to these issues, you can make a difference to the local community that stretches far beyond the borders of Thailand. At Cultural Canvas Thailand, we have thoughtfully selected projects and partner organizations that are both of great interest to our team and great importance to the Chiang Mai community. In doing so, we have created a volunteer program and an artistic outreach program that delves deep into the community where you are most needed. Please carefully read through our site to see if Cultural Canvas Thailand is right for you.

All of Cultural Canvas Thailand's volunteer placements deal with social issues such as discrimination and the abuse of basic human rights. You will be learning about the lives of people from another culture and the problems they face such as poverty, hunger, disease, prejudice and many others. You will build relationships and gain an understanding of the issues confronting Thailand and many other parts of the world.

Each volunteer is a link in a long chain of volunteers. You are a small but very important piece of the greater work that is going on.

If you are interested in becoming a Cultural Canvas Thailand volunteer, here is how to get started:

Review the program specifics for the issue of your interest. Don’t forget to look at start dates, program durations and program fees to help choose the appropriate program for you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Placements:

  • Canvas Art Program
  • Cerebral Palsy Assistance Program
  • Burmese/Migrant Education Program
  • Hill Tribe Assistance Program
  • Assisting children affected by HIV/AIDS
  • Single Mothers' Empowerment and Education Program
  • HIV/AIDS Outreach Program
  • MSM and HIV/AIDS Outreach and Education Program

Do you have a specific skill or trade to offer? Get in touch.