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Join Our Karen Family for the Rice Harvest Experience

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The experience

Authentic Karen Rice Harvest Experience Join us in Mae Na Chang village for a unique cultural experience during the rice harvest season with the Karen community in Northern Thailand. This event invites travelers and volunteers to live closely with local families, learn traditional farming practices, and experience the simple beauty of village life surrounded by mountains and nature. Participants will help harvest rice alongside Karen villagers wh


What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 15 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers contribute 500 THB per day to cover accommodation, vegetarian meals, transportation, utilities, volunteer materials, and to support our Karen community project and cultural activities.


What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.


Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Experience authentic Karen village life while helping with seasonal rice farming and daily community activities. Live with a local Karen family, learn traditional farming, cooking, weaving, and cultural practices, explore beautiful mountains and waterfalls, and enjoy meaningful cultural exchange. This is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, support our community, and experience life beyond tourism.


Activities & Shift

Experience authentic Karen village life while helping with seasonal rice farming and daily community activities. Live with a local Karen family, learn traditional farming, cooking, weaving, and cultural practices, explore beautiful mountains and waterfalls, and enjoy meaningful cultural exchange. This is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, support our community, and experience life beyond tourism.