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!!LAST MINUTE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED!!! Uma farm Update 2025!
Please contact me on WhatsApp it will be easier, thank you : ask me for the number
I'm currently in need of nice helping hands to do several urgent tasks in the farm
- taking care of the vegetable garden
- clear new areas to create new living spaces
- cut the bamboo and make fences
- repaint and decorate the house
Handyman, carpenter, welder, painter, DIY... Whatever your skills are I'll be happy to receive you at Uma's farm!!!
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Sabaidee
My name is Uma. A few years ago I returned to my native place after a long journey where I learn different skills.
During this journey I worked in a vegetarian restaurant in the center of Bangkok as a cook, and taught people how to cook Thai food.
I also spend a lot of time learning about meditation, and I have been to different temples to learn and experiment. Is wath is guide me today step after step in my life.
Now I am back to my roots, with many memories of my childhood, when my father and mother take care my seven sisters and brothers with this little piece of land, working hard with buffaloes to plow the soil, my mother even gave birth to me in the rice field, with an adventure, I am so grateful for that.
With so many memories, I d like to take care of this land and be the guardian of the place.
My vision is to practice natural agriculture.
In this way, I grow a lot of trees with the intention of creating a forest garden, to fertilize the land, reduce the heat, and so much more.
I grow some vegetables around the house and, I d like to grow more to be as self-sufficient as possible.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will arrive in a place where local Thai culture is still very present, you will be able to
jump in a Thai farmer life. See how we live how we experience the land, our arts and crafts basics from farmers, wath is make us laugh or cry, this is an immersion.
I'm a Buddhist, so you'll have the chance to experience Buddhist Thai culture and traditions; you'll have the chance to experience how we donate food to the monks in the morning, you can join me when I go visit and pray at the temple if you want
I also have an extensive experience in meditation and I'm always open to share my experience and learn from others about their meditation practice
You are in the right place if you want to learn about Thai culture and tradition, rice growing, trees, arts and crafts, meditation, Buddhism, familiar life in a Rustic thai farmer
Help
During April to November is the time of THE RICE, my main food, main job.
During this time we first prepare the fields, then we trow the seeds, we take them out, we grow them again, we control the water, we pray for rain, we select the most beautiful ear for the next season, we harvest, we go to the mild, and then we can eat, give share. Seeds of sweat.
It's a very traditional path, most of it is made by hand.
its the time of connexion with neighbor, with clay, with sun, with rain, with ancestor, with green.
From November to April, when is not rice season we have a lot of others tasks to do around the farm, such as growing vegetables, work on the land, take care of fruit trees, general maintenance and basic construction tasks in the house.
So as you can see there's always a lot to do around here so you are always welcome to come and put your energy and smile in this beautiful project!
Languages
Languages spoken
Thai: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
STAY AT UMA's:
I usually accept volunteers for a minimum of one week to a maximum of two.
A daily fee is required to cover the cost of accommodation and the food provided.
In case you want to stay longer I'm willing to accept a volunteer coordinator that will be in charge of supervising the volunteers work at the farm and help with the organization of the farm. In that case there will be no fee charge as the person will have more responsibilities.
If you are interested in this position a week of volunteering is required anyway to get to know each other and see if we are both comfortable with the responsibilities this position involve.
ACCOMODATION:
We all sleep in the farm.
It's rustic but comfortable and clean.
Here we live an authentic simple Thai farm life, cold shower included 😉
Mosquitos net are provided
Depending on how many volunteers there are you could have a private room or have to share a dormitory.
Otherwise you are welcome to bring your own tent and make your own spot wherever you want in the land.
As the farm is very small i accept no more than 8 volunteers at once. I hope you understand!
FOOD:
Twos meals per day are provided: a breakfast and an abondant late lunch!
You are more than welcome to cook yourself dinner in case you are hungry, I'll provide the ingredients, just remember to clean after yourself!
The evinin time they have sray mosquito when you cook!
At Uma farm you have the chance to try authentic Thai food cooked with love and passion and I can teach you how to cook Thai receipts!
If you need ingredients that are not at the farm you'll have access to a bicycle to go do your own food shopping and the kitchen will be available for you to store and cook your own food.
LAUNDRY
I can provide soap and a basin for you to handwash your clothes or wash them for you for a price.
FREE TIME
In your free time you are welcome to visit the surrounding area, the city, the temples, the markets, do shopping...
There is a walking street near the Mekong river where you can go walking/bycing/jogging during the day and that at night is full of street food and you can go to have a bit of nightlife.
I have a bicycle volunteers can borrow and we can always arrange a Tuk Tuk in case volunteers want to go together and share the cost.
What else ...
The farm is situated 10 minutes by bike from a small town called Nong Khai, and 5 minutes from the friendship bridge who connects Thailand and Laos.
The farm is 10 min away from the Mekong, in the middle of rice fields and trees, we access by a small road is a nice place for people who like nature and calm.
There is plenty of things to discover around during your time off.
HOW TO GET HERE: the day of your arrival I can arrange a Grab car or motorbike to Uma farm .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads are always welcome but we don't have internet on the farm but there is a really good internet signal if you have a SIM card
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (23)
While I was there in march, it was dry season so there was not a lot to… read more
You are both incredibly lovely people. Your music made my home warm and smile. Thank you for introducing me to new songs, I still listen to them :)
And thank you for painting my house!
I truly hope that you will come back to Uma Farm one day.
Your next host can be really happy to have you!
I wish you the best,
Uma
As we were the only 2 people there, there was'nt much to do, so we had a lot of time to relax. And the work that we did was always very enjoyable. We had a lot of fun for example painting the floor and vases. We were able to enjoy delicious food cooked by Uma herself and she also showed us… read more
I highly recommend Uma’s farm!
I traveled in Thailand for two months, and during that time, I volunteered at the farm for three weeks. Without a doubt, it was one of the best experiences of my trip, especially in Thailand.
Uma is a kind, respectful, and loving person who will do everything to make you feel comfortable. While… read more
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While I was there in march, it was dry season so there was not a lot to… read more
You are both incredibly lovely people. Your music made my home warm and smile. Thank you for introducing me to new songs, I still listen to them :)
And thank you for painting my house!
I truly hope that you will come back to Uma Farm one day.
Your next host can be really happy to have you!
I wish you the best,
Uma
As we were the only 2 people there, there was'nt much to do, so we had a lot of time to relax. And the work that we did was always very enjoyable. We had a lot of fun for example painting the floor and vases. We were able to enjoy delicious food cooked by Uma herself and she also showed us… read more
I highly recommend Uma’s farm!
I traveled in Thailand for two months, and during that time, I volunteered at the farm for three weeks. Without a doubt, it was one of the best experiences of my trip, especially in Thailand.
Uma is a kind, respectful, and loving person who will do everything to make you feel comfortable. While… read more
We helped with painting, cutting bamboo, cooking and gardening and also had many chill days to rest and enjoy the beautiful surroundings
Uma is an incredibly nice person, we were very lucky to learn more… read more
There wasn't a lot of work to help with, so Uma encouraged volunteers to relax, explore the area, whatever we felt like - this was lovely but I… read more
Uma is a generous and inspiring person. We enjoyed talking with her, and are grateful that she shared her life experiences with us.
We unfortunately arrived… read more
As we came in the dry season there was no special work for us. Therefore we enjoyed quietly the place, basic but… read more
And this time was the first stay as volonteer for 3 weeks at Uma's farm.
As I have a degree in agronomy, I wanted to work on the field (rice, banana trees, or garden).
But the (too) dry season didn't allow to work on agriculture ...
So I decided to help on other tasks such as maconry, floor tile and… read more
She helped us for our trip and put us in touch with a school where we taught english and played with children.
The farm is very cute and peaceful you can be sure you will feel good there, very different from the touristic areas of… read more
Thank you Uma
As we went to the end of the dry season and one of us was sick, we mostly did some gardening and we learnt to cook with our private amazing teacher Uma. But when the rice season is here, there… read more
Hope the best for your next
Thanks to come our farm with a lot of positive energy and traveling story.
Was a very good time we share together and for shur you are very welcom any time , even danmark governement kick you out cause your hair cut style you will be a citizen.
see you on the road .
