Hua Hin Environmental Conservation

Hua Hin is a lively fisherman-town and popular tourist destination, and it has a lot to offer besides just sunbathing, snorkeling and swimming at its golden beaches. Not only are there plenty of seafood restaurants and other eateries to choose from, but visitors can also enjoy golf, spas, shops, markets (including a popular night market), and Hua Hin’s Vana Nava water park. You might also consider visiting Khao Tekiab, a mountain at the end of the beach with a temple atop that overlooks the beach. Hua Hin is also surrounded by beautiful national parks and you might decide to go slightly further afield to explore the likes of the Pa La-U Waterfall, located 60 km west of Hua Hin in the south side of the Kaeng Krachan National Park. Alternatively, 45 km to the south of Hua Hin is the mystical Phraya Nakhon cave for the more adventurous!

- To educate younger generations on the importance of environmental conservation
- To increase community awareness of environmental concerns
- Assist the community project staff by providing an extra hand

Introduction Day
On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarize you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.

Schedule for Introduction Day
- Program Orientation, Introduction meeting, House rules, Code of conduct, Safety guidelines, project meeting and handling of documents
- Thai Do's and Don'ts and general introduction to the country.
- Lunch
- Join a thai cooking lesson and learn to cook a local Thai meal
- Free time in the evening
- Dinner at the accommodation

Monday to Friday
Your daily schedule will involve activities for 4-5 hours a day. You will contribute to day-to-day activities at a national park, a mangrove conservation centre, and tree plantation activities, community clean ups and more. Depending on the local requirements and conditions, you will be able to plan and conduct activities that will serve the environment in multiple ways. You will also engage in education and awareness activities for students at a local school.

You will gain knowledge on conservation and hands-on experience while you will also get a chance to educate the students on important topics related to environmental conservation.

Tuesday Evenings
You will go to Pae Mai local Market for a few hours from 18:30 to 20:30 where you can explore a typical a night market in Thailand. Try some of the delicious local food that is freshly cooked and instantly served to you. Taste a variety of inexpensive street food.

Wednesday Evenings
You will go to the Market Village in Hua Hin city. It is one of the biggest shopping malls in the city where you can fulfil all your shopping needs and have fun with your friends.

Thursday Evenings
Today it’s your free time to explore the city on your own or relax at the accommodation.

Friday Evenings
You will go to the beach to rest and relax after your projects.

Weekends
During the weekends, the volunteers are free, and there are no program activities scheduled. Relax at the accommodation, take a local taxi into town, expand your sightseeing and visit the many more sites in the local provinces. Friendly staff are always there to make your choice easier with advice.

Please note that the volunteer activities and schedule can change at any time based on the needs of the project, local conditions, the weather and unforeseen circumstances.

This program can also include a Culture Week which is highly recommended but not mandatory - just inform your travel advisor if you wish to include it. This program is filled with cultural activities that will show you authentic Thailand. During the program, you’ll get a chance to explore several famous sights around Hua Hin, followed by Thai customs, language, cooking lessons. Buddhism will play a big part in a visit to Buddhist temples (‘Wat’ in Thai) to learn about Thai Buddhism. You will experience offering food to Monks at Local temple and also go on an excursion to the Artist Village and learn about traditional Thai arts and crafts. You will also visit Pranburi Forest Park & Mangrove plantations and go on a Pranburi Mangrove Boat Tour to explore beauty of the landscape. We will take you to different beaches where you will be able to sit back, relax and unwind amidst white sand and crystal-clear blue waters.

When confirming your dates, please take note of the long school holidays and other public holidays. During such times you can join special classes and camps for young students that are regularly requested by the local community. There will be smaller groups of students of primary and secondary schools during the holiday camp program to whom you will teach topics related to environment and conservation. Feel free to use your creative skills through song, dance, games, and repetition to help young children to learn and enjoy their introduction to basic concepts.

School holidays will take place from the beginning of October to mid-November. Please check with the local team for more info.

Public Holidays 2024
05, 10, 25 & 31 December

Public Holidays 2025
01-02 & 29 January
12 February
13-16 April
01 & 12 May
03 June
10-11 & 28 July
12 August
13 & 23 October
10 November
05, 25 & 31 December

School Holidays
During school holidays, there is an option to join English camps that are regularly requested by the local community. The school holidays usually run from mid-March until May, and from October until mid-November.

2025
TBA

There are 4 different English camps during the school holidays:
1. Teaching at our Greenway Center, a registered school with a classroom, which is for the local children around the village
2. Teaching at summer camps that some of the schools arrange
3. Teaching at summer camps all over the province that the Hua Hin Government arrange
4. Teaching the teachers; we work alongside the government/schools to teach the teachers during the holidays.
5. In the event of a shortage of students during the summer camps, there is renovation and construction work available.

Minimum age of 18
Basic level of competency in English
Police Clearance Certificate on sign-up
Passport copy required on arrival

Volunteers need to be flexible and keep an open mind concerning their placements as situations can arise beyond our control which could require you to be placed at a different project than the one you have initially chosen. We will of course always do our utmost to fulfill your initial wishes but do remember that where you are going is quite different from where you are coming and as such one should be prepared for things not always going according to plan.

Volunteering work and intercultural travel share a common trait: the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. This program is designed for proactive individuals and groups that are prepared to adapt to the local environment and its current needs. Naturally, the scheduling and activities of our program are subject to change. At times, alterations in activities are due to changes in local conditions. This can be part of what makes overseas programs the interesting adventure and incredible learning experience that it is.

Our volunteer partner in Thailand is based in Hua Hin. The focus is on experiencing a range of local cultural activities and traditions, as well as joining ongoing volunteer programs where you can give your time and energy for a few hours each day. The projects and activities we have chosen are interchangeable locally, as it is possible to make a positive contribution within a week. The exception to this is teaching where we believe it is most beneficial to yourself and the school if you commit to four weeks and construction, where we recommend a minimum stay of two weeks. In our experience the longer you stay the more you will gain, as your understanding of the project broadens and you take on more responsibilities. Every volunteer will be given a certificate of appreciation at the end of their stay as a symbol of volunteering stay.