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Would you like to do something for the planet?
we are looking for easygoing, non-smokers and love nature volunteers from around the world
( please kindly read until the end before apply )
welcome you all to help build and develop our eco-project
I have lived in the UK for nearly 6 years, and have moved back to Kalasin Thailand.
since December 2016
we tried so hard to raise the money to build this international Eco-village
started build this place since January 2017 by volunteers from local and around the world
(but some serious structure we paid professionals )
we hope to do something for nature as well as encourage people and the younger generation to aware more about the environment
So we need a lot of help and support with preparing our organic farm, making mud bricks, painting, looking after the trees and vegetables and cook together as well as make the village looks nice such as using recycled materials decorate the surrounding area and sometimes help less fortunate people in the community. While doing those eco activities local students and others local people will be able to practice their English naturally while working with you.
We get up early with a bit of exercise the middle of the rice field
a bit mindfulness meditation and basic yoga every morning
then cleaning, watering the plants
and after that we do not have any exact routine
( if you prefer clear plans or routine this place may not suite you.
because We prerfer easygoing or flexible people who can adapt themself with different things )
we will be doing serval different things to look after and develop our place together such as painting, building, fixing things, gardening depends on which seasons you get here
so far we only have students join us most weekend not all the time
when we have students we run like a fun eco English camp with lot of games, cooking walking in the ricefield learn how to live with nature
we have found that it can be pointless when people learn the language but have no chance to practise in daily life
most of them end up forgeting what they've learned
We simply want to help local students who can not afford to practise English in an expensive international school or abroad to have an opportunity to practise English with international people
and we also hope them to engage themselves more with nature rather than spend too much time on technology
we are not making this project for profit we wish to pay respect to the environment and support people who wish to improve their English
we do not want you to feel like you come here to work for us
please come here because you want to do something for nature and the younger generation
accommodations provided (the private huts along the pond )
we are now registered not for profit organization Registered Foundation number 5/2561 Kalasin Thailand
for the food, we cook together most of the time and eat out sometimes ( visiting local community )
If you believe this idea great and meaningful and wish to be part of our village
please come and develop the eco-village together
Smoking and drinking alcohol are strictly prohibited
if you are non-smokers and non-alcoholism.
not afraid of getting dirty and love what has been said above
Hope to see you soon :)
Ps. after we agree
Please prepare a personal water bottle, fit flops or sandals and spray or cream to prevent mosquito
Would be great !!!
All the best
Chai
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
"The best teacher is experience" is a slogan of the project
A lot of eco-friendly activities and be very creative and lot of fun and well as tasty homemade food and puddings
you will be able to improve many skills through our activities such as
Art and craft work using natural and recycled materials.
morning mindfulness meditation and basic yoga
Traditional cooking with our homegrown vegetables.
engage with local culture and prople
Planting trees to preserve oxegen
accommodations provided
Finally, we can all present to the world that we can enjoy our life in an eco-friendly way
as well as encourage others, local people, to be more green :)
Help
Help with organic farming then grow and look after some vegetables and fruits together
finding the best way to use recycled material to develop the village, paint and looking after and clean all the huts. Lead students doing eco-activities sometimes
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
we sleep on mattresses in small huts as in the picture ( not in bed )
What else ...
....Coach Bus from Bangkok direct to Kalasin about 6-7 hours you can book the bus ticket at 7-11 ( Nakornchai air company )
then Tuk Tuk from Bus station to Eco village " Moo Baan na na Chart " about 10 minutes
....Less than 1 hour flight from Bangkok to Konkean Airport and then take bus from Konkean down town 1.20 hour to Kalasin Bus station then Tuk Tuk from Bus station to Eco village say to the Tuktuk about 10 minutes
.....Drive from Bangkok about 6-7 ish hours
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Chai is a good manager, he wants to do as better as possible, and he will show you and teach you how to do it well (his mother also). He can be a bit tough sometimes but this is for the best of his team.… read more
We start some days with meditation and yoga, and after we could have breakfast, and start the main tasks of opening… read more
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Chai is a good manager, he wants to do as better as possible, and he will show you and teach you how to do it well (his mother also). He can be a bit tough sometimes but this is for the best of his team.… read more
We start some days with meditation and yoga, and after we could have breakfast, and start the main tasks of opening… read more
The first week we would start everyday at 6 AM with morning meditation and yoga. And in the evening we would go to the local foodcourt on the motorbikes. This was one of my favorite activities. Also Chai shared many of his… read more
My stay was only two weeks, but it was enough to learn how to deal with children and get inspiration from Kwanchai's life story. The work was easy and simple, mostly watering and some… read more
The host Chai is a lovely person his work and life story are very inspiring and a great life example for those who wants to follow their own dreams. Beside that i had so much fun! I ate a lot of… read more
What should I say: staying at the eco village was just wonderful. I felt like becoming part of the family within the first minutes of arriving there, everybody is so welcoming and heartwarming. Therefore it didn’t really feel like working but rather spending time with amazing people. We’ve… read more
Thank you so much for your help and supports.
Hope to see you again next time :)
good luck with all your plans
Chai is one of the people you must know in life, and especially if you can call… read more
We learnt a lot about life and spirituality, bouddhism philosophy and will.
On the morning we practiced yoga and meditation with our master Khwanchai on the mindness bridge, and what… read more
Chai and Sap thank you for teaching us your beautiful culture, your tradition and how to cook!
At first our stay was to realize a lot of things for the eco project, we learn so many things!
The only thing was that they have limmited… read more
Days… read more
and all your experiences have inspired many students
I'm glad you had a great time with us and the environment here
always welcome back :)
Chai
THANK YOU !
Then with the work, we was on the village to 9am from 6pm with a break for lunch. And we sleep in a great house with 3 rooms and 1 bathroom (all clean… read more
With other volunteers, we were in the ecovillage from 9 am to 6 pm, and we helped water the plants, dig some holes for planting new plants and we talked with young Thaï people when… read more
The village itself is a construction site.
Actually the volunteers have to work 5… read more
Angele, you are always keen to try and do so many stuff and so much energy, please come back see how far we go
Chai
Kwanchai is friendly and will make yourself very comfortable there. As it is the beginning of the project, we had among the new volunteers all the freedom to create and build craft and eco construction and to set up the first gardening places.
Kwanchai has… read more
