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Teach English in Thailand

Ecoteer have been superb at helping us locate excellent volunteers to come on English teaching projects this summer in Surin, Thailand, but our work is never done. We are continually looking for volunteers for the year ahead to come out on one of our three English teaching projects. As well as teaching English to children and adults and our childcare project we are particularly keen on finding volunteers to spend a week on our English camp project. We have schools waiting for us to run these camps, but to do so we must find at least 3 volunteers willing to come on the same week. The English camps are a lot of fun and ideal for people who only have a short amount of time to spare. If you are planning to come to Thailand for a holiday, then why not do something different whilst you are here and get a friend or 2 to join you on an English camp? We guarantee you will have an unforgettable experience and get to see the real Thailand. For more information on this and all our projects, check out our listings on Ecoteer

For our English camps go to English education work camps in Thailand

Also check out our other projects

Teach English to children in Thailand

Teach english to adults in Thailand

Help orphans in Thailand

Volunteer Southeast Asia

Volunteer in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia (SE Asia) is a collection of related but dissimilar states squeezed between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The area has long been a favorite corner of the world for globe-tramping backpackers, well-known for its perfect beaches, tasty cuisine, low prices, and good air connections.

Southeast Asia is perfect for the volunteer looking for a tried and tested location perhaps its your first volunteer project, gap year, travelling independently or careerbreak.  Volunteer in SE Asia and you will not be disappointed or lost in the middle of nowhere.  Use volunteering in south east asia as a stepping stone to other locations like India or China.  Southeast asia’s perfect beaches and lush forests make it a wise choice for any eco traveller.

Recommended volunteer abroad projects in Southeast Asia

Volunteer in Malaysia

Turtle Volunteer project in Perhentian, Malaysia

Cost – GBP200 per week

Be part of our fledgling community-based turtle conservation and marine awareness project in the most beautiful bay in the Perhentian Islands, off mainland Malaysia. Green turtles are in dire need of our help especially in Terengganu, where 4 species of marine turtle nest but three of them, the hawksbill, Olive Ridley and Leatherbacks are almost locally extinct. Volunteers help protect an important turtle beach, run a fortnightly after-school club at the primary school and teach tourists about marine conservation and turtle protection.

Join the Turtle volunteer project now

Orangutan volunteering in Borneo

Cost: Over GBP200 per week

The orangutan project is a collection of orangutan conservation projects in both Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo, funded by volunteer contributions. The GOP”s strength lies in its unique collaboration of orangutan conservation organisations or individuals who exchange knowledge, advice and ideas towards orangutan conservation in this part of the world. Each project has the shared vision of increasing the size and health of Borneo orangutan populations, bringing them back from the brink of extinction.

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Volunteer and teach English at borneo learning centres

Cost: Unknown

Ecoteer are combing forces with a local NGO to help them expand their network of learning centres across Sabah, Borneo Malaysia.  This volunteer project will be the second project to be run by Ecoteer.  Help teach English to the children of palm oil workers who would otherwise have no education.

Teach English in Sabah, borneo Malaysia.

Volunteer in Cambodia

Volunteer in ecotourism or teach in Cambodia

Cost: FREE

The lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation to “green” and eco-friencly travellers, but it is also open to all kinds of visitors who want to stay somewhere completely different to conventional lodging in town. Volunteers teach English to the youth of the tribal groups to make them more employable.  English is not included in the national curriculum so volunteers teaching English is of great need.

Volunteer teach english and help the Cambodian youth find tourism employment

Volunteer in Laos

Volunteer in Laos and become part of the community

Cost: GBP100 per week

Our volunteer project focuses on community-based voluntourism in the Northern region of Laos. We help 7 villages to organize and run their own tourist products. We believe responsible tourism is the only way to reduce poverty in this region and are succeeding!  Volunteers live like a villager in Northern Laos and take part in everyday tasks.  Volunteers teach English and assist the community.  Volunteering in Laos is a great way to experience what Thailand was like pre- mass tourism.

Highly recommended.

Volunteer and immerse yourself in Laos culture

Volunteer in Laos textile

Cost: GBP50 per week

This volunteer project in laos is dedicated to Lao cultural preservation through the promotion of Lao textile arts. It is our goal to economically and socially benefit Lao rural mountain artisans and thereby contribute to the wider community especially to women.

Unique aspects are that our new volunteers do not come into an existing role rather than being able to co-steer the process of building up the future work with their commitment. A small team is in place to supervise and the founder of the Foundation can guide through various ideas connected to the projects aims.

Volunteer in Laos now

Volunteer in Thailand

Volunteers help the rural community of Thailand

Cost: GBP20-50 per week

The rural population in Thailand is poor and has only little access to education. Volunteers who share their lifes and support them can make a big change.  Volunteers at this project get involved in teaching English, construction and just about anything that makes the lifes of the local community better.

Highly recommended.

Volunteer and make a difference in Thailand

Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand

Cost – GBP100 per week

The Elephant Park is a unique project set in Northern Thailand. Established in the 1990″s our aim has always been to provide a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants. Elephant volunteer jobs are varied, from bathing elephants to basic health care. Volunteer roles also include assisting elephants keepers bathing elephants and general duties around the park and surrounds.

Become a elephant volunteer in Thailand

Teach English in thailand

Cost: GBP100 per week

Most children in the Surin region will have never seen a foreigner and by meeting volunteers first hand and understanding the bigger picture, they can really grasp the reason and importance behind their studies. Volunteer roles at this project vary from teaching English to adults and children running educational camps and volunteer at orphanages.  Surin is one of the most poorest areas of Thailand and volunteer helpers are needed desperately.

Volunteer and teach English in Thailand

Volunteer in Borneo

Marine volunteer in Sabah, Borneo

Cost – GBP100 per week

Giant Clams the pearls of coral reefs are almost locally extinct.  Become a marine volunteer in Borneo and help save these Giants.  Volunteers help with the spawning of giant clams and coral re-planting work.  Volunteers are also involved in the environmental education work with school children.

Become a marine volunteer in borneo

Orangutan volunteering in Borneo

Cost: Over GBP200 per week

The orangutan project is a collection of orangutan conservation projects in both Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo, funded by volunteer contributions. The GOP”s strength lies in its unique collaboration of orangutan conservation organisations or individuals who exchange knowledge, advice and ideas towards orangutan conservation in this part of the world. Each project has the shared vision of increasing the size and health of Borneo orangutan populations, bringing them back from the brink of extinction.

Join the Orangutan volunteer project new

Volunteer and teach English at borneo learning centres

Cost: Unknown

Ecoteer are combing forces with a local NGO to help them expand their network of learning centres across Sabah, Borneo Malaysia.  This volunteer project will be the second project to be run by Ecoteer.  Help teach English to the children of palm oil workers who would otherwise have no education.

Teach English in Sabah, borneo Malaysia.

Go Rubbish free for a year

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Day 10 – 200km of beach and 10 islands

Impact of sun tan lotion on corals

Using sunlight to power our tweets

Washing with Soapnuts

The end 200km and 10 islands have been covered

Sea turtles are “ambassadors of the oceans”, for conserving these animals means protecting the seas and coastal areas. The collection of nesting numbers is vital for their conservation but has never been conducted statewide in Terengganu therefore the walk will provide invaluable data which the decision makers wouldnt otherwise have. The Walk for Turtles event is a 10 day walk which will start, annually, on World Sea Turtle Day (16th June), in 2010 from Dungun to Kuala Besut, visiting every beach along the way (mainland and islands). The team will be collecting invaluable sea turtle data during the walk, visit conservation projects and give awareness talks. The data will be used to identify potential new areas for sea turtle nest conservation in Terengganu. The walk will be further extended in 2011 to cover all beaches in the State of Terengganu resulting in a thorough annual monitoring of sea turtle nesting densities. Raising awareness is the second objective of the walk with the team hosting presentations, meeting turtle conservation experts and visiting conservation projects. The event will be broadcast via the worldwide web, television and newspapers raising awareness throughout the world. The third objective of the walk is to raise RM100,000 for sea turtle conservation projects throughout Terengganu. The funds will be used to support sea turtle conservation in Terengganu, Malaysia.

To find out more walk for turtles

Day 9 – Setiu River mouth to Bukit Kelung

Sea turtles are “ambassadors of the oceans”, for conserving these animals means protecting the seas and coastal areas. The collection of nesting numbers is vital for their conservation but has never been conducted statewide in Terengganu therefore the walk will provide invaluable data which the decision makers wouldnt otherwise have. The Walk for Turtles event is a 10 day walk which will start, annually, on World Sea Turtle Day (16th June), in 2010 from Dungun to Kuala Besut, visiting every beach along the way (mainland and islands). The team will be collecting invaluable sea turtle data during the walk, visit conservation projects and give awareness talks. The data will be used to identify potential new areas for sea turtle nest conservation in Terengganu. The walk will be further extended in 2011 to cover all beaches in the State of Terengganu resulting in a thorough annual monitoring of sea turtle nesting densities. Raising awareness is the second objective of the walk with the team hosting presentations, meeting turtle conservation experts and visiting conservation projects. The event will be broadcast via the worldwide web, television and newspapers raising awareness throughout the world. The third objective of the walk is to raise RM100,000 for sea turtle conservation projects throughout Terengganu. The funds will be used to support sea turtle conservation in Terengganu, Malaysia.

To find out more walk for turtles

Day 8 – Kg Mangkok

Walking to Kg Mangkok

Surveying terrapins with the Turtle Conservation Centre

Visit to the Turtle Conservation Centre House

Lunch with PEWANIS

Sea turtles are “ambassadors of the oceans”, for conserving these animals means protecting the seas and coastal areas. The collection of nesting numbers is vital for their conservation but has never been conducted statewide in Terengganu therefore the walk will provide invaluable data which the decision makers wouldnt otherwise have. The Walk for Turtles event is a 10 day walk which will start, annually, on World Sea Turtle Day (16th June), in 2010 from Dungun to Kuala Besut, visiting every beach along the way (mainland and islands). The team will be collecting invaluable sea turtle data during the walk, visit conservation projects and give awareness talks. The data will be used to identify potential new areas for sea turtle nest conservation in Terengganu. The walk will be further extended in 2011 to cover all beaches in the State of Terengganu resulting in a thorough annual monitoring of sea turtle nesting densities. Raising awareness is the second objective of the walk with the team hosting presentations, meeting turtle conservation experts and visiting conservation projects. The event will be broadcast via the worldwide web, television and newspapers raising awareness throughout the world. The third objective of the walk is to raise RM100,000 for sea turtle conservation projects throughout Terengganu. The funds will be used to support sea turtle conservation in Terengganu, Malaysia.

To find out more walk for turtles

Day 6 and 7

Morning walk before we head to the islands

Around the islands of Terengganu

Day 7 – Merang to Bari Kecil

Sea turtles are “ambassadors of the oceans”, for conserving these animals means protecting the seas and coastal areas. The collection of nesting numbers is vital for their conservation but has never been conducted statewide in Terengganu therefore the walk will provide invaluable data which the decision makers wouldnt otherwise have. The Walk for Turtles event is a 10 day walk which will start, annually, on World Sea Turtle Day (16th June), in 2010 from Dungun to Kuala Besut, visiting every beach along the way (mainland and islands). The team will be collecting invaluable sea turtle data during the walk, visit conservation projects and give awareness talks. The data will be used to identify potential new areas for sea turtle nest conservation in Terengganu. The walk will be further extended in 2011 to cover all beaches in the State of Terengganu resulting in a thorough annual monitoring of sea turtle nesting densities. Raising awareness is the second objective of the walk with the team hosting presentations, meeting turtle conservation experts and visiting conservation projects. The event will be broadcast via the worldwide web, television and newspapers raising awareness throughout the world. The third objective of the walk is to raise RM100,000 for sea turtle conservation projects throughout Terengganu. The funds will be used to support sea turtle conservation in Terengganu, Malaysia.

To find out more walk for turtles

Walking from Kuala Terengganu to Merabang Panjang

Sea turtles are “ambassadors of the oceans”, for conserving these animals means protecting the seas and coastal areas. The collection of nesting numbers is vital for their conservation but has never been conducted statewide in Terengganu therefore the walk will provide invaluable data which the decision makers wouldnt otherwise have. The Walk for Turtles event is a 10 day walk which will start, annually, on World Sea Turtle Day (16th June), in 2010 from Dungun to Kuala Besut, visiting every beach along the way (mainland and islands). The team will be collecting invaluable sea turtle data during the walk, visit conservation projects and give awareness talks. The data will be used to identify potential new areas for sea turtle nest conservation in Terengganu. The walk will be further extended in 2011 to cover all beaches in the State of Terengganu resulting in a thorough annual monitoring of sea turtle nesting densities. Raising awareness is the second objective of the walk with the team hosting presentations, meeting turtle conservation experts and visiting conservation projects. The event will be broadcast via the worldwide web, television and newspapers raising awareness throughout the world. The third objective of the walk is to raise RM100,000 for sea turtle conservation projects throughout Terengganu. The funds will be used to support sea turtle conservation in Terengganu, Malaysia.

To find out more walk for turtles

New rating system on Ecoteer.com

Ecoteer is striving to improve our services for our members. One of the most effective ways we wish to improve our services is through the new project rating system. The rating system enables potential volunteers to easily and quickly see what past volunteers think of the projects regarding various aspects.
Please note:- only logged in members can view the ratings of the projects.

Logged in members can view ratings for projects

To see the ratings
1. Log in and search for a placement.
2. If a project has been rated by a past volunteer you will see the rating below the contact placement button, see the picture above.
3. There is a five star rating for 4 aspects and an overall rating.
4. Read comments by following the link below the stars – View Comments, as above.

This rating system is still very new and many projects need ratings. If you have just volunteered submitting your rating is the easiest way for you to help future volunteers. If your experience was great, a higher rating would encourage more volunteers to join and thus support the project. However if your experience was not so great this would help warn members. Also Ecoteer staff will review the ratings and congratulate good projects and offer help to weaker projects.

Rating the projects is easy.
1. go to www.ecoteer.com and then login.
2. Visit the placement page of the project you would like to rate.
3. Click on the ‘rate this placement’ peach coloured button which is directly below the green ‘contact placement’ button. See pic below
4. Then hover your mouse curser over the number of stars you would give the project for each aspect. 1 being low and 5 being great!
5. If you would like to write further comments do so in the text box below the star ratings.
6. Click the ‘next’ button.
7. All done, you have now helped the project and future volunteers, its that simple!

Logged in members can rate the projects

Rate projects by selecting the number of stars. then write a comment in the box below.

If you wish to volunteer but still not sure where to go why not take advantage of the ecoteer rating system. Become a member here and then use the ecoteer rating system to find your perfect volunteer project.

Day 4 – Heading to Kapas islands and then to our halfway mark

Kapas Island

Gemia Island Resort

Arriving at Kuala Terengganu and our 100km halfway mark!

ea turtles are “ambassadors of the oceans”, for conserving these animals means protecting the seas and coastal areas. The collection of nesting numbers is vital for their conservation but has never been conducted statewide in Terengganu therefore the walk will provide invaluable data which the decision makers wouldnt otherwise have. The Walk for Turtles event is a 10 day walk which will start, annually, on World Sea Turtle Day (16th June), in 2010 from Dungun to Kuala Besut, visiting every beach along the way (mainland and islands). The team will be collecting invaluable sea turtle data during the walk, visit conservation projects and give awareness talks. The data will be used to identify potential new areas for sea turtle nest conservation in Terengganu. The walk will be further extended in 2011 to cover all beaches in the State of Terengganu resulting in a thorough annual monitoring of sea turtle nesting densities. Raising awareness is the second objective of the walk with the team hosting presentations, meeting turtle conservation experts and visiting conservation projects. The event will be broadcast via the worldwide web, television and newspapers raising awareness throughout the world. The third objective of the walk is to raise RM100,000 for sea turtle conservation projects throughout Terengganu. The funds will be used to support sea turtle conservation in Terengganu, Malaysia.

To find out more walk for turtles