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Creative Artist & Educational Mural Painting Volunteer

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The experience

Gaia Ashram in Udon Thani, Thailand, is looking for a creative volunteer skilled in drawing, illustration, or mural painting. Help us paint clear, beautiful educational diagrams directly onto our traditional cement water jars, showing how our natural water filtration system works using gravel, sand, and charcoal. Join our international community, experience sustainable living, and contribute to a meaningful permaculture project!


What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 12 Per day

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

Description: We charge a fee ro pay for running costs and support in paying local staff to keep our project moving forward towars hoistic regeneration.


What you get

2 days off per week

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

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

At Gaia Ashram, volunteers become part of our international community and experience sustainable living, permaculture, and regenerative practices. Volunteers contribute around 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, supporting projects based on their skills and interests. We share community responsibilities, meals, and daily activities. Volunteers can join yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, workshops, and social gatherings. We value cooperation, creativity, personal growth, and connection with nature. Minimum stay is 2 weeks.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers contribute around 5 hours per day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off. Activities include designing and painting educational illustrations on our natural water filtration jars, preparing surfaces, and collaborating with our community. The schedule is flexible depending on the weather and project needs. Outside working hours, volunteers can enjoy yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, permaculture activities, workshops, and community gatherings.


Rules

Gaia Ashram – Community Rules & Guidelines

At Gaia Ashram, we live together as a community based on respect, cooperation, mindfulness, and care for Mother Earth.

- Respect: Treat everyone with kindness, honesty, and respect. Be open to different cultures and perspectives.
- Community Participation: Join daily community meetings, shared responsibilities, and agreed working shifts.
- Mindful Living: Respect quiet hours, personal boundaries, and shared spaces.
- Alcohol & Drugs: Gaia Ashram is a drug-free community. Please avoid alcohol and intoxicating substances during your stay.
- Sustainable Living: Reduce waste, separate recycling, compost organic materials, and conserve water and electricity.
- Cleanliness: Keep accommodation, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal spaces clean and organized.
- Food: Respect our shared food arrangements and kitchen guidelines.
- Safety: Follow instructions when using tools, equipment, and working on projects.
- Communication: Practice open, respectful communication and help resolve conflicts peacefully.
- Community Spirit: Be responsible, flexible, proactive, and willing to learn and contribute.

We encourage everyone to participate with an open heart, positive attitude, and willingness to grow together.