Testimonials
"I'm sure when I ponder my life experiences, during the twilight of my years, I will regard my six weeks in Thailand as six of the most sensational weeks of my life... I traveled to Thailand hoping for an enriching experience. What I found exceeded my wildest expectations."
Chris Cox, International Health Program, Thailand
DATES & RATES FOR THAILAND GSC PROGRAMS
2009 Dates

Thailand Service-Learning Program Schedule

Two-week, short-term, long-term and internship programs begin on the same date: All Thailand Programs begin on a Saturday and end on a Friday. Participants must arrive in country no later than the Friday before their Saturday start-date.

2009 
January 24           June 13           Sepetember 19++
February 21          June 27           October 17 
March 21++         July 11             November 14
April 18               July 25             November 28
May 16               August 22         December 12

++ Because of school holidays, Teach English Abroad Program options are limited. Please contact main office for more details
**Please note that the HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Program and the International Health Program are currently not being offered in Thailand. These programs are scheduled to resume in the summer of 2009.

Thailand Volunteer Vacation Schedule 

All Thailand Volunteer Vacations begin on a Saturday and end on a Friday. Participants must arrive in country no later than the Friday before their Saturday start-date.

2009 
January 24         April 18        July 11             October 3
February 7         May 2          July 25              October 17 
February 21       May 16        August 8           October 31 
March 7             May 30       August 22          November 14 
March 21           June 13      September 5      November 28 
April 4               June 27      September 19    December 12


2009 Rates

Program fees include: Airport pick-up and project transportation, hotel, hostel, or homestay accommodations, all meals, language and cultural orientation and training, Thailand weekend excursion, and project administration.
Program fees do not include: Airfare, travel insurance, resident permits and visas.

All program fees, including airfare, are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Please see our Use of Volunteer Contributions page for more information

Service-Learning Program Contributions
2-Week Program $2825
3-Week Program $3140
4-Week Program $3455
5-Week Program $3770
6-Week Program $4085
7-Week Program $4400
8-Week Program $4715
9-Week Program $5030
Weekly fee after 1 month $315
Weekly fee after 3 months $245

Volunteer Vacations Contributions
2-Week Vacation $1170
3-Week Vacation $1430
4-Week Vacation $1690
Each additional week $260

       Group Discounts (2 or More People)

Bring family and friends... and save! If a participant refers a friend or family member, he or she will receive a discount of 10% of the second participant's fees. Discount applies for each additional referral, so the more friends you bring, the cheaper your program becomes! (Participants referred must start projects on the same date for the discount to apply, but may work on different projects.) Please contact us for large group discounts (6 or more people). Returning volunteers also receive a discount of 10% on the fees of their second program. Contact the San Francisco office for special family rates.