<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/tag/festival/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Volunt2Thai – Volunteer in Thailand - V2T - Blog #Festival</title><description>Volunt2Thai – Volunteer in Thailand - V2T - Blog #Festival</description><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/tag/festival</link><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:39:53 +0200</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Mister Global Thailand]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/mister-global-thailand</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/Patrik 1.jpg"/> Wir möchten uns von Herzen bei Patrick Pho-Ngam Forstner bedanken – besser bekannt als Mr. Global Thailand 2024 – für seinen Besuch bei V ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_8FAS5fIJTPCCUOaSBXlcdw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_6-gRV44GQV2sO_X0SS2REQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_tSgdeSmrTRur2v87KVt96Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_KAxLR3x-TpaGhCJ1Ffu34g" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span><span>Herzlichen Dank für deinen Besuch, Mr. Global Thailand – Patrick Forstner</span></span></h2></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Thank%20you%20Patrick%20Forstner%20for%20supporting%20Volunt2Thai%20Project%20.jpg" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_yHE2NwwKS8qe9Em13ozODg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p>Wir möchten uns von Herzen bei <span>Patrick Pho-Ngam Forstner</span> bedanken – besser bekannt als Mr. Global Thailand 2024 – für seinen Besuch bei Volunt2Thai.</p><p>Patrick ist weit mehr als nur ein Titelträger. Als Nationalspieler der thailändischen Eishockeymannschaft, international erfahren in Ländern wie Österreich und Kanada, verkörpert er Disziplin, Einsatz und Durchhaltevermögen. Sein Erfolg – unter anderem als Weltmeister 2024 in der Division III Gruppe A – zeigt, was möglich ist, wenn man an sich glaubt und konsequent seinen Weg geht.</p></div><p></p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Patrik%201.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_GFRYN6zIJVGW3qGUYsZQ3w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Warum sein Besuch so wichtig war</strong></p><p>Sein Besuch hatte für uns eine besondere Bedeutung. Patrick steht für eine neue Generation: international geprägt, offen, engagiert und gleichzeitig tief mit Thailand verbunden. Genau diese Verbindung ist es, die auch unsere Arbeit bei Volunt2Thai ausmacht.</p><p>Für unsere Volunteers und insbesondere für die Kinder war seine Anwesenheit inspirierend. Er ist ein lebendiges Beispiel dafür, dass Herkunft keine Grenzen setzt, sondern Chancen eröffnet – wenn man bereit ist, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und seinen Beitrag zu leisten.</p><p>Noch bedeutender wird sein Engagement durch seine Arbeit als Trainer der thailändischen Para-Eishockey-Nationalmannschaft. Dort zeigt er, dass echter Einsatz weit über persönliche Erfolge hinausgeht. Es geht darum, andere zu stärken, Chancen zu schaffen und gemeinsam etwas aufzubauen.</p></div><br/><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_upS2HqadgdQaLqe2WQDP0A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Ein starkes Zeichen für Gemeinschaft und Verantwortung</strong></p><p>Dass sich jemand wie Patrick die Zeit nimmt, unser Projekt zu besuchen, sendet ein klares Signal: Gesellschaftliches Engagement zählt. Es geht nicht nur um Titel oder Karriere, sondern darum, wie man seinen Einfluss nutzt.</p><p>Sein Besuch hat nicht nur Motivation gebracht, sondern auch gezeigt, wie wichtig Vorbilder sind – Menschen, die nicht nur reden, sondern handeln.</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_WTENvlcbHxBwuvCEgRhCOQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Danke für deine Zeit und deinen Spirit</strong></p><p>Lieber Patrick, danke für deinen Besuch, deine Offenheit und deine Inspiration. Begegnungen wie diese machen den Unterschied. Sie verbinden Welten, schaffen Perspektiven und geben genau die Impulse, die nachhaltige Entwicklung braucht.</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:19:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alf Poier Eurovision Song Contest Winner]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/alf-poier-song-contest-winner</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/alf poier song contest winner.jpg"/>Alf Poier Visits Volunt2Thai – A Meaningful Encounter It was a special moment for our project: Alf Poier, known for his appearance at the Eurovision So ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_8cYFN7kKTgS5pikpbrrVqQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_g7o01PJ3RVaBLKwlx1eqQA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_6Qs2kYFMRqCQLLAFM7nAFQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_o_NwEm8FReefRr4qfecODA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span>Alf Poier&nbsp;<span><span>Eurovision Song Contest</span></span> Winner&nbsp;</span></h2></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_nOUFpqUbTlqkuHS-A4Ql_Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p><strong>Alf Poier Visits Volunt2Thai – A Meaningful Encounter</strong></p><p>It was a special moment for our project: Alf Poier, known for his appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest, visited Volunt2Thai.</p><p>His visit was more than just a stop along the way. He brought curiosity, openness, and a genuine interest in what we do—qualities that are invaluable in our daily work. People like him have the ability to build bridges: between cultures, between different realities of life, and between individuals who might otherwise never meet.</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_G6Tr8yhJUjZ2ic6h-D-X_g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Why His Visit Mattered</strong></p><p>Volunt2Thai is built on exchange. Our projects in rural Northern Thailand depend on people who don’t just come to help, but who are willing to understand. When someone like Alf Poier takes the time to be present, to listen, and to experience daily life on the ground, it sends a powerful message:</p><p>Social engagement is not about status or profession—it’s about mindset.</p><p>His presence inspired our volunteers and strengthened the local community. For many children and young people, it was a unique experience to meet someone from a completely different world who still connected with them on an equal level.</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_yk5mBSsXX6ilqM7mQcrEqw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p><strong>Real Encounters Beyond Surface Impressions</strong></p><p>Thailand is often seen as a paradise destination. But behind the images lies a daily reality with real challenges. This is exactly where Volunt2Thai comes in—through shared work, learning, and living.</p><p>Alf Poier’s visit highlighted how important it is to make this reality visible—not through big words, but through presence, interest, and genuine human connection.</p></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_RXzJwnbKXCGFRIMkb_4Yqg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_RXzJwnbKXCGFRIMkb_4Yqg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1024px !important ; height: 576px !important ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_hp_RS8rQ4ZVzA8Px9U4d4g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>A Heartfelt Thank You</strong></p><p>We sincerely thank Alf Poier for his time, his openness, and his willingness to engage. Encounters like this are what give our project life and long-term impact.</p><p>They remind us that real change begins the moment people are willing to truly connect.</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:02:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Lunch 2025]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/christmas-lunch-2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/589506626_868130835555957_2982395753475286000_n.jpg"/>As every year, Volunt2Thai will once again organize a joyful **Christmas Lunch for around 180 children** from Ban Nong Kung School, Ban Kon Liab Sc ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_C7jMMx02Sk6d_qsz97J8TQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_0q_XAZv-S4WGK0Ep0v05GA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Ft2LQKkwTqq1Pa31s75QCA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_YbWJCSEpRQ-TYs0i2pJziA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_47il9NCoQEiZd8k8kr3BkA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><div>As every year, Volunt2Thai will once again organize a joyful **Christmas Lunch for around 180 children** from Ban Nong Kung School, Ban Kon Liab School, and Ban Don Sri Samran School. <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/2764.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/2/16/1f64f.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7c/2/16/263a.png"/></span></div><div><span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1d/2/16/1f4c5.png"/></span> **Date:** 19 December 2025<br/><span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/2/16/1f4cd.png"/></span> **Location:** Ban Nong Kung School</div><div>We will cook and serve a delicious festive meal for the children. The school will be decorated for the occasion, and the children can enjoy as much food as they like. There will be **music, singing, and small gifts** to bring smiles and laughter to everyone. <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t23/2/16/1f381.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcf/2/16/1f514.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/2/16/1f3b6.png"/></span></div><div>Many of the children have very little. They are in need of **school supplies for the coming year**, and for many of them, the **school lunch is the most important meal of the day**. </div><br/><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_bReEkuimI89KYXV9jFcLJw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><div style="text-align:center;">Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that the school runs out of food during the year — in such cases, **Volunt2Thai helps by providing rice and groceries** to make sure the children don’t go hungry. <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t76/2/16/1f35a.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/2764.png"/></span></div><div style="text-align:center;">We’ll meet at **7:00 a.m. at the Volunt2Thai Campus** to start preparing the food together.</div><div style="text-align:center;">Please bring **small gifts, cookies, drinks, school supplies, or sports equipment such as footballs and volleyballs** – every contribution helps make this a magical day! <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t30/2/16/26bd.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf6/2/16/1f3d0.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t23/2/16/1f381.png"/></span></div><div style="text-align:center;">Anyone who would like to help is warmly invited to actively participate. Let’s join hands to make this a wonderful end-of-year celebration. <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/2764.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t27/2/16/1f385.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta6/2/16/1f384.png"/></span></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:24:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas party, great success!]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/⛄⭐</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/christmas 4.jpg"/>Volunt2Thai Christmas party, great success!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_ylqQHzCUQEucgNk-OFjUiw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_n5O_e6ABSe6TJogvZc8Q1A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ErJWahN7Q968H6zA0lOy_Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm__wA75ofoQhyxIeMz6OV62g" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;">⛄⭐🎄🎅 Our Christmas party and lunch were a great success!</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_XJFRm71i2O8A-fGSy8QlSg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_XJFRm71i2O8A-fGSy8QlSg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 832.69px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Christmas%201.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_WwymHlD_Ro6ExG8M_cg6DA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p>⛄⭐🎄🎅 Our Christmas party and lunch were a great success! All the children had full bellies and enjoyed a day full of fun and joy. ❤️🙏☺️</p><p>As every year, we organized a festive Christmas lunch for 180 children 🔔🎁🌲🦌. The event took place on December 23, 2024.</p></div>
<p></p></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_rqSuWdivBq7s8lSQRt_rLg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_rqSuWdivBq7s8lSQRt_rLg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 835.97px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/christmas%203.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_Qj_nuLnRK61rZ7lqpkMxBQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p>On the morning of December 23, we met at 7:00 am at the Volunt2Thai campus. <span style="color:inherit;">We prepared and cooked a delicious meal for the children from Ban Nong Kung School, Ban Kon Liab School, and Ban Don Sri Samran School. <br/></span></p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/christmas%205.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_ouRHhv3EREkYQTtqJCz3fA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">The celebration was held at Ban Nong Kung School, which the childdren and the teachers&nbsp; had lovingly decorated. </span><span style="color:inherit;">Together, we ensured that the children had a wonderful end-of-year celebration. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this special day possible! ❤️🙏☺️</span></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><h2><span>December 23rd , 2024, </span><span style="color:inherit;">Christmas lunch for 180 children </span><br/></h2></div></h2></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_ACmSrGZ8RCKiOIfSY7ZUHg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9f/2/16/26c4.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t35/2/16/2b50.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta6/2/16/1f384.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t27/2/16/1f385.png"></span> As every year, we will once again organize a Christmas lunch for 180 children <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcf/2/16/1f514.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t23/2/16/1f381.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t89/2/16/1f332.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tdb/2/16/1f98c.png"></span>. This year, it will take place on December 23, 2024. Please help us make this project possible.</div><div><br/></div><div>As in previous years, there will be a festive Christmas lunch for the children. We will prepare and cook a good meal for about 180 children from Ban Nong Kung School, Ban Kon Liab School, and Ban Don Sri Samran School. <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/2764.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/2/16/1f64f.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7c/2/16/263a.png"></span> The event will take place at Ban Nong Kung School. We will decorate the school a little, and the children will have the chance to eat as much as they like. There will be music, singing, and small gifts for the children. ... <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/2764.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/2/16/1f64f.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7c/2/16/263a.png"><br/></span></div><div><span><br/></span></div><div>We will meet on December 23rd in the morning at 7:00 am at the Volunt2Thai campus to prepare the food for the children. Please bring small gifts, cookies, drinks, and also school supplies. Let’s all work together to make this a wonderful end-of-year celebration. Anyone who would like to help is warmly invited to actively participate in this event.</div><div><br/></div><div>Can’t join in person? Please support us and help the children! Here are the ways to make a donation to Volunt2Thai:<br/>Via Wise transfer: <a href="https://wise.com/pay/me/raimundw?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3oc4k61phaabzBnFYyOVo8KNA4kxhzX5_3TEEgnNsawIqsZDX5ZFyC9Ow_aem__ah5vwhriLsndUZW_2ye4w" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wise.com/pay/me/raimundw</a><br/>(recommended due to very low currency conversion and transfer fees)</div><div><br/></div><div>Bangkok Bank Thailand <br/>Swift: BKKBTHBK <br/>Account holder: Raimund Wagner <br/>Account number: 411-492947-6 <br/></div><div><br/></div><div>or to <br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Raimund Wagner <br/>Commerzbank Bonn <br/>Bank Code: 38040007 <br/>Account: 121785000 <br/>IBAN: DE55 38040007 0 1217850 00 <br/>SWIFT/BIC: COBADEFFXXX <br/></div><div><br/></div>or to <br/></div><div style="color:inherit;"><br/></div><div style="color:inherit;">Marchfelder Bank eG <br/>Account wording: Volunt2thai Austria <br/>Account number: 43721320000 <br/>BIC: MVOGAT22XXX <br/>Thank you for your support! <div><br/><br/></div></div><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_GGVPIzaWkkmpsZ3sYToHVA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_GGVPIzaWkkmpsZ3sYToHVA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 832.50px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_GGVPIzaWkkmpsZ3sYToHVA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:723px ; height:542.25px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_GGVPIzaWkkmpsZ3sYToHVA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:311.25px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_GGVPIzaWkkmpsZ3sYToHVA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_JvU3tNe_RnePZk1Zjzrmaw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_JvU3tNe_RnePZk1Zjzrmaw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>Hey everyone, it's Maria and Victor! Our adventure with Volunt2Thai has been nothing short of amazing. Picture this: over 20 schools in the charming villages of Thailand, and here we are, ready to teach English and have some fun!</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>The excitement was mutual—students and teachers eagerly awaited our arrival, treating us like VIPs. We were dubbed &quot;Teacher,&quot; and the joy on their faces was priceless. Classes were a delightful mix, with kids aged 4 to 12. Despite the age gap, the children were enthusiastic and eager to learn, making every lesson an adventure.</span></p></div>
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<p></p></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_mQcI19hjChEhj4VWV1oAKQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_mQcI19hjChEhj4VWV1oAKQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 835.97px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_mQcI19hjChEhj4VWV1oAKQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:723px ; height:544.51px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_mQcI19hjChEhj4VWV1oAKQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:312.55px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_mQcI19hjChEhj4VWV1oAKQ"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_CiOhgyCsrqjsg_f229hTkg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_CiOhgyCsrqjsg_f229hTkg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>One memorable moment was when the school director captured our time with the kids and shared it in the local news, shining a spotlight on the involvement of Western volunteers. Teachers and directors even provided homemade materials, showing their commitment to making our English classes engaging.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>We didn't just stick to English; we explored geography, math, nutrition, and cultural topics. The kids loved our Atlas from Ireland, turning geography lessons into a global adventure.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_oR8EAjIWtJ1CkZ9OwSa3qg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_oR8EAjIWtJ1CkZ9OwSa3qg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 835.97px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_oR8EAjIWtJ1CkZ9OwSa3qg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:723px ; height:544.51px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_oR8EAjIWtJ1CkZ9OwSa3qg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:312.55px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_oR8EAjIWtJ1CkZ9OwSa3qg"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/467%20%20Volunt2Thai%20Volunteer%20Internship%20organic%20farmstay%20WWOOF%20Thailand%20.jpg" width="415" height="312.55" loading="lazy" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_lzVxeDLzualL1hTqzV9TcA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_lzVxeDLzualL1hTqzV9TcA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><strong><span>Food Forest: Cultivating Green Thumbs</span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>Next, we dove into the food forest project. Our mission? Reforest 1.5 hectares with around 100 different species of useful trees and plants. Every day, we watered, mowed, and planted, engaging the kids in sustainable practices.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>We also got a front-row seat to the sticky rice harvest, a crucial event for local farmers. Understanding the importance of a successful harvest reinforced our dedication to sustainable agriculture. And let’s not forget the joy of preparing meals with the kids, using locally grown produce like papayas and Thai basil. Imagine making papaya salad and pizzas in the heart of Thailand!</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_gPbdXcusNwVHHQ2NJY3O6Q" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_gPbdXcusNwVHHQ2NJY3O6Q"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 835.97px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_gPbdXcusNwVHHQ2NJY3O6Q"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:723px ; height:544.51px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_gPbdXcusNwVHHQ2NJY3O6Q"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:312.55px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_gPbdXcusNwVHHQ2NJY3O6Q"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Maria%20Victor%204.jpg" width="415" height="312.55" loading="lazy" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_DKkeWQyZaEKh6b6C5F3N7w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_DKkeWQyZaEKh6b6C5F3N7w"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><strong><span>Bread Workshop and Pizza Night: A Slice of Joy</span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>Who knew baking could bring so much joy? At Volunt2Thai, we had a blast in the bread-making sessions, ensuring a fresh supply for everyone. But the highlight? Organizing a spontaneous pizza night for the village kids.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>The word spread like wildfire, and soon, we had a delightful crowd of children eagerly awaiting their slice of homemade pizza. It was a culinary adventure that transcended cultural boundaries and brought the community together in the most delicious way.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_wY0F079YaQnByh0sFI_nsw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_wY0F079YaQnByh0sFI_nsw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 835.97px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_wY0F079YaQnByh0sFI_nsw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:723px ; height:544.51px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_wY0F079YaQnByh0sFI_nsw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:312.55px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_wY0F079YaQnByh0sFI_nsw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Maria%20Victor%203.jpg" width="415" height="312.55" loading="lazy" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_HEG4Kg7CgQemsaqXktv0Mw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_HEG4Kg7CgQemsaqXktv0Mw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><strong><span>Music Workshops: Striking a Chord</span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>Volunt2Thai has an incredible music room, and we couldn’t resist diving in. Victor found immense joy teaching piano to Anita, a determined young girl who had started her musical journey with a previous volunteer, Daniela.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>Despite Victor's short stay, Anita’s commitment was unwavering. She played every evening, cherishing the opportunity to practice with Victor for even 10-15 minutes. Her enthusiasm and dedication were truly inspiring.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_uGrEtnG8aVaUVCIg9wEucg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_uGrEtnG8aVaUVCIg9wEucg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 832.50px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_uGrEtnG8aVaUVCIg9wEucg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:723px ; height:542.25px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_uGrEtnG8aVaUVCIg9wEucg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:311.25px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_uGrEtnG8aVaUVCIg9wEucg"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_jLPH8bJCknign9nChoYA9Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_jLPH8bJCknign9nChoYA9Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><strong><span>Cultural Activities: Embracing Thai Traditions</span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>Our time at Volunt2Thai wasn't just about volunteering; it was about immersing ourselves in the vibrant local culture. We joined the community in temple celebrations, actively contributing to the preparations.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:15pt;"><span>Buddhism plays a significant role in the villagers' lives, forming the spiritual core of their existence. The temple wasn’t just a place of worship; it was a social hub where people played, cooked, learned, and meditated. We felt like integral members of this close-knit community, gaining a profound understanding of Thai customs and traditions.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 03:20:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als Jugendlicher zu Volunt2Thai]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/als-jugendlicher-zu-volunt2thai</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/Jonas Auslandspraktikum Volunt2thai.jpg"/>Jonas Alexander Pahl Auslandspraktikum „VOLUNT2THAI“, Udon Thani, Thailand 28. September 2023 bis 21. Februar 2024 September 2023 Meine Mutter ist Klassenl ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_stcY6iYlT_Sp5LckeicCpQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_Qsv6maFORPqbP53dLl7VpQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_q3cExo2PQT23V1Z2lFr-jg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ASuk6UZBSpG-DOHa3XMrwQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_ASuk6UZBSpG-DOHa3XMrwQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true">gerade 17 und 5 Monate bei Volunt2Thai<br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_jaxE5S3bhNdbNFIAAuXdbw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_jaxE5S3bhNdbNFIAAuXdbw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Jonas Alexander Pahl<br>Auslandspraktikum<br>„VOLUNT2THAI“, Udon Thani, Thailand<br>28. September 2023 bis 21. Februar 2024</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_hkdxlpy63bLce37q6i_79A" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_hkdxlpy63bLce37q6i_79A"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 595px !important ; height: 841px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_hkdxlpy63bLce37q6i_79A"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:595px ; height:841px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_hkdxlpy63bLce37q6i_79A"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:595px ; height:841px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_hkdxlpy63bLce37q6i_79A"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Jonas%20Auslandspraktikum%20Volunt2thai.jpg" width="595" height="841" loading="lazy" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_lgZDyA-bJN3Np5sOZunG6A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_lgZDyA-bJN3Np5sOZunG6A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">September 2023<br>Meine Mutter ist Klassenlehrerin einer 4. Klasse. Im September habe ich mich gemeinsam mit ihrer Klasse auf Thailand vorbereitet. Ich hatte keine Ahnung von dem Land und von dem, was mich erwarten würde. Ich war genervt von der Schule und war einfach froh, mal etwas Anderes zu erleben. Wir haben einen Film über Thailand gesehen: Thai-Boxen, Elefanten, Hitze, Mönche und ganz anderes Essen<br>als bei uns in Deutschland. In Thailand wirklich vor Ort zu sein, konnte ich mir nicht vorstellen.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Am 28. September bin ich ins Flugzeug und habe diesen extrem langen Flug hinter mich gebracht. Am 29.09. abends haben mich dann Raimund und Nicki vom Flughafen abgeholt. Es war dunkel, ich war müde, alles war Anders als zu Hause. Vor allem die Luft und die Hitze. Wir sind noch über eine Stunde Auto gefahren – auf der linken Seite! – und abends habe ich mich noch lange mit Raimund unterhalten.<br>Danach erste Nacht in Thailand!<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Oktober 2023<br>Die ersten Tage war alles fremd. Das Essen, die Tiere, die Luft, die Leute. Ich hatte ein Zimmer für mich allein. Das war gut. Nicki und Raimund fand ich schnell ok. Zum Glück konnte ich mit ihnen Deutsch reden. Schnell habe ich auch Anita und Alexs kennen gelernt. Gut gefallen hat mir das Frühstück: Eier, Reis Salat. In Deutschland hatte ich kaum gefrühstückt und hatte gar keinen Hunger morgens. Gut fand ich auch, dass es sofort was zu tun gab. Mit Nicki Reissäcke schleppen, Food Forest wässern, Brot backen, Campus aufräumen oder was reparieren, usw. Zu Hause haben wir 2 Katzen und einen Hund. Hier waren auch viele Tiere. Die Katzen haben mir gerne Gesellschaft gleistet. Schlangen, Käfer, Eidechsen und sehr viele Mücken gibt es natürlich auch. Ich gewöhne mich daran… Das Beste für mich war aber das Fahren mit dem Moped. In Deutschland darf man nix fahren ohne Führerschein – in Thailand eigentlich alles. Regeln im Verkehr gibt<br>es auch eher wenig. SUPER!</span></p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Jonas%20Auslandspraktikum%20Volunt2thai%202.jpg" width="595" height="841" loading="lazy" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_WZCiYd-SdjEMAlcPABYkAA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_WZCiYd-SdjEMAlcPABYkAA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Die ersten Besuche an den Schulen fand ich beeindruckend. Viele Kinder, Schuluniformen, andere Sprache, irgendwie laut und trotzdem viel Respekt vor den Lehrern. Anders als ich das kenne. Mit Raimund habe ich mich da schnell wohl gefühlt. Selber Lehrer sein ist aber<br>nicht mein Ding.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Mit Nicki habe ich mich auch schnell gut verstanden. Ich durfte mit seinem Moped rumfahren, wir haben zusammen Sport gemacht und gekocht. Sport in Thailand ist richtig anstrengend/ schwierig. Ich war auch körperlich nicht so fit wie Nicki. „Seprah Takraw“ spielt Nicki mit seinen Freunden und das Spiel ist superschwierig. Blaue Flecken waren garantiert, aber es hat Spaß gemacht. Muay Thai kann man auf dem Campus machen. Auch dafür braucht man viel Kraft und Beweglichkeit. Ich hab da erstmal zugeschaut…<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Ende Oktober haben wir auf dem Campus Wände neu angemalt. Raimund hat einen Freund, der wirklich toll Bilder auf Wände malen kann. Mir hat das auch gut gefallen. Man kann schnell das Ergebnis der Arbeit sehen. Dazu habe ich immer mehr von der Umgebung kennengelernt: Frösche fangen im Reisfeld, nach Udon Thani in die Stadt fahren und verschiedene Schulen, die wir regelmäßig besucht haben. Ich durfte auch Raimunds Familie zu Hause besuchen und dort Essen – spannend und man braucht Mut, bei dem was es dort alles in den Schüsseln gibt.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Am 29. Oktober haben wir gefeiert und Feuerwerk gemacht. Es gab leckeres Essen und ich sitze inzwischen ganz gemütlich mit Nickis Freunden zusammen. Einen Thai- Sprachkurs hatte ich auch schon bei Raimund. Sprechen ist schwierig, aber ich verstehe schon ein bisschen was…<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">November 2023<br>Wir besuchen regelmäßig mit anderen Volunteers verschieden Schulen. Es ist immer interessant, ich schaue zu, spiele mit den Kindern und mache Fotos oder Videos. Manchmal helfe ich auch beim Englisch Unterricht. Ich habe mich an die Wärme und das Wetter gewöhnt. In Deutschland kommt nun der Winter und es regnet viel – da ist es hier schöner. Wenn es regnet, ist der Regen allerdings extrem stark und tut richtig weh auf der Haut. Wenn Nicki in der Schule ist, habe ich auch mal Zeit für mich. Es ist schön, dass die Katzen da sind. Für meine Mutter mache ich Fotos und einen Film vom Campus. Die Kinder aus ihrer Klasse finden das alles sehr spannend und haben viele Fragen.<br>Mit Nicki baue ich aus Bambus ein Gerüst, auf dem wir liegen und von dem man ins Wasser springen kann. Ich<br>spiele mit den Kindern im Wasser oder auf dem Fußballplatz. Immer wieder gibt es auch Backtage. Am 15. November lerne ich eine Krankenstation kennen. Ich habe große Mückenstiche aufgekratzt und die Wunde wird desinfiziert. Sehr nette Krankenschwester!<br></span></p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Jonas%20Auslandspraktikum%20Volunt2thai%203.jpg" width="595" height="841" loading="lazy" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_KZcBvcGyxivLi2_qx7873w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_KZcBvcGyxivLi2_qx7873w"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Ich kann hier richtig am Familienleben teilnehmen. Raimunds Kinder sind regelmäßig auf dem Campus, wir sind manchmal bei Raimund im Haus bei Oma und Opa. Viel mehr Familie als ich das von zu Hause kenne. Interessant ist auch der Kontakt mit den anderen Volunteers. Ich habe schon Leute aus Frankreich, den Niederlanden, Spanien und Italien kennengelernt. Da kann ich mal mein Englisch trainieren – ich glaube ich lerne hier aber eher Thai als Englisch dazu.&nbsp; </span><span style="color:inherit;">Das Essen schmeckt mir inzwischen richtig gut und Nicki kann prima kochen. Reis mit Hühnchen oder grillen am Abend finde ich super. Fisch und die ganzen rohen Sachen esse ist aber nicht! Die Hühner werden hier selber geschlachtet – oh ha!<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Dezember 2023<br>Mir geht’s gut. Ich habe eine thailändische Familie, fahre mit allen möglichen Fahrzeugen herum und kann Sport machen. Ich habe mehr Kraft und Kondition und bessere Laune als noch im September. Am 05. Dezember fahren wir nach Udon Thani und besuchen einen „Muay Thai Wettkampf“. Schon sehr junge Kinder kämpfen damit und ich finde das teilweise sehr ungerecht, was Alter und Größe der Kinder angeht. Für deutsche Verhältnisse ist das ein sehr harter Wettkampf. Auf dem Campus gibt es aktuell vor allem im Food Forest<br>viel zu tun. Bewässerung, Bäume pflanzen und Erde aufschütten. Ich sitze einen ganzen Tag am Garten und zähle die Lastwagen, die Erde bringen. Keine Ahnung, was Raimund in der Zeit gemacht hat, aber der hatte bestimmt mehr Spaß an dem Tag… Meine Mutter ist zu<br>Hause auch ganz begeistert von ihrem Garten. Ich weiß: Gärtner werde ich schon mal nicht!<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Am 14. Dezember treffe ich einen Elefanten, der in der Nähe vom Campus ist. Ein Arbeitselefant mit seinem Besitzer – wir können vom Campus alle hin und den Elefanten sogar anfassen. Erstaunlich haarig und sandig fühlt sich der Elefant an.<br>Echt großes Tier. Am nächsten Tag wird wieder eines der Häuser neu angemalt. Mir macht das Anstreichen großen Spaß und das Ergebnis ist sehr schön. Immer wieder sind wir in den Schulen, pflegen und gestalten den Campus und ich bin mit Nicki und seinen Freunden beim Sport oder hänge herum. Rumsitzen und am Handy spielen ist hier genauso beliebt wie zu Hause bei meinen Jungs. Mit Nicki und<br>Raimund kann ich mich gut unterhalten.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">24. Dezember, Weihnachten. Mama schickt Bilder. Unser Weihnachtsbaum zu Hause scheint kleiner als sonst – vielleicht bin ich auch gewachsen <br></span></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_ahGiFQ_DzxlVWCLgLMtaGQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_ahGiFQ_DzxlVWCLgLMtaGQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Am 26. Dezember ist hier eine große Feier, zu der Anita besonders schön zurechtgemacht wird. Wir müssen alle irre früh aufstehen und es gibt eine lange Prozession zur Schule von Anita. Solche Veranstaltungen kenne ich gar nicht aus Deutschland. Es wirkt alles sehr feierlich und mit großer Achtung vor der Schule.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">31. Dezember, Silvester. Es gibt ein kleines Feuerwerk, Barbecue und wir lassen Laternen steigen. In Deutschland wäre ich jetzt die ganze<br>Nacht mit meinen Jungs mit Böllern rumgelaufen – aber hier ist Familytime, auch schön, aber eine Nacht rumböllern wäre mir lieber<br>gewesen…<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Januar 2024, Zum letzten Mal lasse ich mein Visum verlängern. So nervig wie das jedes Mal ist, ist das nun schon ein komisches Gefühl. In Deutschland möchte ich unbedingt sofort meinen Führerschein für einen 125er Motorroller machen. Meine Mutter schreibt mir, was das kostet (Führerschein &amp; Motorroller) und wie lange das dauert. Unglaublich teuer!!! Hier fährt einfach jeder mit allem Möglichen durch den Verkehr.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Endlich kommt das Paket von meiner Mutter aus Bremen an. Leider hat sich der Kaffee im ganzen Paket verteilt, aber sonst ist alles heil geblieben. Ich wusste gar nicht, dass es auch Whiskey aus Bremen gibt – dafür muss man erst wegfahren. Wir machen einen Ausflug zu einer Tempelanlage in der Nähe. Alles sehr bunt und trotzdem feierlich. Von der Religion verstehe ich nicht viel, finde diese Anlage aber<br>schön und fröhlicher als unsere dunklen Kirchen. Es gibt auch sehr viele verschiede Tempel und Räume, die alle eine andere Bedeutung haben.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;">Mit der Klasse meiner Mutter machen wir noch ein gemeinsames Unterrichtsprojekt. Beide Klassen bekommen die gleichen<br>Arbeitsblätter und Themen: „Energie“ und „Glück“. Anders als der Unterricht sonst hier, aber alle machen richtig gut mit…<br>Mit Tino, einem Volunteer aus der Schweiz, der auch Muay Thai-Lehrer ist, kann ich nochmal richtig trainieren. Langsam werde ich besser und bekomme Kondition. Mit Raimund gehen wir abends zusammen auf ein Fest. Lustig, aber diese Musik ist nicht mein Stil.</span></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_LJAt65qlSGGl0vycAPcnnw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_LJAt65qlSGGl0vycAPcnnw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;">Februar 2024, ich freue mich auf zu Hause und werde hier Vieles vermissen. Schön finde ich die große Familie, die immer da ist. Nicki ist wie ein Bruder für mich geworden. Anita und Alexs wie jüngere Geschwister – mal nervig und doch schön, dass sie da sind. Raimund ist wie ein Papa für mich geworden. Wir haben sehr viel geredet, über Dinge, von denen meine Mutter gar nichts weiß.<br></span><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Ich rauche immer noch, das wird meiner Mutter nicht gefallen, aber Cannabis </span><span style="color:inherit;">interessiert mich nicht mehr. Zu Hause brauchen wir nun unbedingt einen Reiskocher </span><span style="color:inherit;">und ich hoffe ich kann dann so kochen wie hier mit Nicki. Nicki wird mir auch als </span><span style="color:inherit;">Friseur fehlen! Er kann supergut Haare schneiden und wir haben auf dem Campus </span><span style="color:inherit;">sogar einen Friseurstuhl bekommen.</span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:inherit;">In Deutschland freu ich mich auf die frische, kühle Luft, mein Zimmer und mein </span><span style="color:inherit;">weiches Bett. Und natürlich auf unseren Hund. Keine Ahnung habe ich, wie es nun </span><span style="color:inherit;">mit der Schule/ meiner Ausbildung weitergeht… Auf jeden Fall will ich mich sofort in </span><span style="color:inherit;">einer Fahrschule anmelden.</span></div><span style="color:inherit;">Die letzte Nacht verbringe ich allein in Udon Thani. Raimund und meine „Geschwister“ bringen mich nach Udon Thani und müssen dann zurück. Abschied ist kein gutes Gefühl. Nochmal Zeit zum Nachdenken und eine tolle Dusche im Hotel zum Genießen. Thailand ist wirklich ganz anders als Deutschland. Das Wetter, die Sprache, andere Regeln in der Schule, im Verkehr, usw. Es war eine sehr schöne Zeit, ich komme bestimmt nochmal wieder!</span></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_6GRpM_oXRUa2P_YD-4cYZQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_6GRpM_oXRUa2P_YD-4cYZQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><div>Together we bought cookies and soft drinks to support this special day for the children <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/2/16/1f64f.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7c/2/16/263a.png"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/2764.png"></span></div></div><div><div>What is Thai children's Day?</div><div>Thailand continued to mark the occasion on that first Monday of October until 1965 when the Committee for National Children's Day agreed to change the date of Children's Day to the second Saturday of January.</div></div><div><span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7c/2/16/263a.png"></span> Volunteers are always welcome at Volunt2Thai</div></div><p></p></div>
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