Join Our Karen Family for the Rice Harvest Experience
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.