"Why must I pay to volunteer my time and effort?" an all to frequent yet still valid question. Our organisation has established long-term relationships with community groups and help compensate them for the time they spend mentoring volunteers. This is particularly important in poor, grass-roots settings. We have invested the necessary time, patience, and resources needed to build trust and ensure safe and appropriate placements for volunteers. Without a small fee we simply wouldn't exist to aid those who need it most.
Not For Profit - means just that!
Fernthai operates as a non-for-profit organisation. 100% of your volunteer fee is used where it is needed most. 15% will go directly to your host family for your homestay thus. 35% is used for projects during your stay. A further 35% is set aside for long-term project development ensuring we are still tackling issues long into the future. A final 15% covers the bare bare minimum costs for running the foundation and making it possible for you to volunteer with us.
| Position |
Organisation |
£ |
€ |
$ |
| 1 |
Open Mind Projects |
£390 |
€495 |
$755 |
| 2 |
Thai Experience |
£395 |
€500 |
$780 |
| 3 |
Real Gap |
£375 |
€480 |
$740 |
| 4 |
Volunteer Abroad |
£1280 |
€1600 |
$2545 |
| 5 |
Starfish Ventures |
£600 |
€760 |
$1190 |
| 6 |
Thai Dragon Fly |
£375 |
€480 |
$740 |
| 7 |
Fernthai Volunteer Foundation |
£290 |
€365 |
$580 |
| 8 |
Global Service Corps |
£1175 |
€1495 |
$2325 |
| 9 |
Cross Cultural Solutions |
£1310 |
€1665 |
$2590 |
| 10 |
Travel To Teach |
£355 |
€450 |
$700 |
How Do We Do It?
Above you will see a table from Google.com based roughly on the same 2 week volunteering opportunities throughout Thailand. Typing the loose term "Volunteer Work In Thailand" will reveal the above organisations in your Top Ten. So how are we cheaper than everyone else? Is it a lack of quality? Certainly not! A little more investigation will reveal all of your Top Ten bar the Fernthai Volunteer Foundation are organisations that "place" you in a volunteering opportunity. That means a middle-man, and that in turns means 100% of your volunteer fee isn't reaching its desired goal. By dealing directly with The Fernthai Volunteer Foundation its less hassle and more volunteering, and thats got to be better for all involved. Fernthai Volunteer Foundation - Google.com Number ONE Independant Volunteering Organisation in Thailand - cut out the middle man.
What Is & Isn't Included In Your Fee
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Your Accommodation |
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Flights |
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All Project Materials |
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Visas |
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Bangkok City Escort To Village |
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Insurance |
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24 Hour In Country Support |
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In Country Transport |