Serve together as a family in Thailand
Give your children a world view they’ll never forget. Families serve with us in Mae Sai through children’s activities, English practice, music and community visits.
- Roles for every age
- Help finding family housing
- Parents supervise their own children
Roles for parents, teens and little ones
Parents and children
Children’s activities
Games, songs, crafts and sport with Thai children at school programmes and holiday camps.
Parents and teens
English practice
Conversation practice in our free after-school classes. Teenagers make great English buddies.
Musical families
Music and performance
Lead songs, play guitar or keyboard, and help prepare school and Christmas programmes.
Parents
Community visits
Village visits and practical help for families, planned with your children’s ages in mind.
A small town with a big heart
- Mountains, rivers and tea plantations nearby
- Friendly markets and affordable living
- Thai, hill-tribe and Burmese cultures side by side
- One hour from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Best time to come: November to May, outside the rainy season.
Children at the heart of our work
- Open photo: Children make crafts at tables with volunteers from Victory Mae Sai during English Camp
Open photo: Young students in scout uniforms play a group game in a school hall
Open photo: Children holding gifts and books in a group photo with the KMI team and teachers
Open photo: A smiling boy holds up the Happy Father’s Day card he made at a KMI children’s programme
Open photo: Children in Santa hats watch a Christmas programme with balloons and music at a Mae Sai school
Open photo: Students and teachers hold up their drawings under the Kingdom Mission International Foundation sign
Tell us about your family
Share your dates and your children’s ages. We’ll reply with ideas for how your family can serve and where you could stay.
- No placement fee
- Orientation for parents and children
- A local team on hand during your stay
Family volunteering questions
Can families with young children volunteer in Thailand?
Yes. Families serve together at KMI-Foundation Thailand in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai. We plan roles around your children’s ages, from helping at children’s activities to English practice for teenagers. Parents stay responsible for their own children at all times.
Where would our family stay?
We help families find suitable accommodation in Mae Sai close to our centre, with space for children. Tell us your family’s needs in your enquiry.
How long do families usually stay?
From two weeks during school holidays to several months. Shorter stays suit holiday programmes and camps; longer stays let children build friendships and parents take on regular roles.
Is Mae Sai a good place for children?
Mae Sai is a friendly, affordable border town with markets, mountains and easy trips to Chiang Rai. Healthcare is available in Mae Sai and in Chiang Rai city. The main seasonal risk is flooding in the rainy season (about August to October), so most families come between November and May.
What about our children’s schooling?
Many families home-school or use online school during their stay. Older children can help with classes, which is an education in itself.