<?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/references/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Volunt2Thai – Volunteer in Thailand - V2T - Blog #References</title><description>Volunt2Thai – Volunteer in Thailand - V2T - Blog #References</description><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/tag/references</link><lastBuildDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:10:13 +0200</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[BIOGENA SPORTS]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/biogena-sports</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/Biogena Sports.png"/> We are delighted to welcome BIOGENA SPORTS as a sponsor of the Volunt2Thai Muay Thai Gym in rural Udon Thani, ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_a6Nwvs2XQU-9_Aov4rcXdQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_7b3sr41YTT-KNwCNkdiYkA" 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_TemiCdMZTPC4xmI3xEVxKg" 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_9SyU7fTASPmyqWr9pwvFsQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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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="/Biogena%20Sports.png" size="large" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_ah_D1aiQQ7maC6JNXXl71w" 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>We are delighted to welcome <strong>BIOGENA SPORTS as a sponsor of the Volunt2Thai Muay Thai Gym</strong> in rural Udon Thani, Thailand.</p><p>After almost five years of intensive use, our boxing ring canvas needed to be replaced. BIOGENA SPORTS is supporting us with a <strong>new, durable boxing ring canvas and new gym posters</strong>.</p><p>Our V2T Gym is open <strong>free of charge to local children and young people</strong>. It provides a safe place to practise Muay Thai, stay active, build confidence and spend their free time positively.</p><p>We sincerely thank <strong>BIOGENA SPORTS</strong> for supporting our children, our gym and the Volunt2Thai community!</p><p>🥊 <strong>New ring. New energy. Same goal: supporting the children.</strong></p><p><em>Whatever we do – we do it for the children.</em></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;">******</span></p><p><em><span><strong>BIOGENA SPORTS – RAISE YOUR PERFORMANCE.</strong><br/> Supporting young people through sport, discipline and community.</span><br/></em></p><p><em><a href="https://www.biogena.com/" title="https://www.biogena.com" rel="">https://www.biogena.com</a>&nbsp;</em></p><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:24:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Necessary Repair]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/necessary-repair</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/2.jpg"/>A Necessary Repair at the Volunt2Thai Campus&nbsp;Maintaining the Volunt2Thai Campus is an important part of our work. Not every project involves buil ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_S-R8w2i_RtSYkrpSQbjsNA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_h_8jdDEAQqSQqS-GeH2mIg" 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_6A6z4YZPQRiUFpv0AEr1rA" 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_NxS4LpbpQxm5wJLHq0dmBw" 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><span>A heartfelt thank you to a long-time supporter</span></span></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_Cx0m6BOnTOOxoqVbL8RQmg" 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 style="display:inline;">A Necessary Repair at the Volunt2Thai Campus&nbsp;Maintaining the Volunt2Thai Campus is an important part of our work. Not every project involves building something new – sometimes it is simply about repairing what is already there and keeping the facilities safe and functional.</div><p></p><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_1SIDVKRIJ6uockcnHWjeuw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_1SIDVKRIJ6uockcnHWjeuw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 624.38px ; } } </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="/3.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_agICyNp5Urq0ECHZKdLGvg" 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 style="text-align:center;"></p><div style="display:inline;">Recently, a wastewater pipe behind our sanitary facilities, used by both children and international project participants, broke. Wastewater could no longer flow properly into the septic tank and was leaking behind the building. During the rainy season, the soft ground made a permanent repair impossible. We therefore had to use a temporary solution until the conditions allowed us to carry out the work properly.<br/>Thanks to a donation from our long-time friend and supporter J.L., who prefers to remain anonymous, we were finally able to replace the damaged pipe. A concrete surface was also added to the area, making it cleaner, safer and much easier to maintain.<br/>We sincerely thank J.L. for his trust and support. 🙏</div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_b6MLPfdXwZi4iJ749S1wcQ" 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 style="text-align:center;"><span>A place for children during the school holidays<br/>The timing of the repair is particularly important because the Volunt2Thai Summer School is taking place during the school holidays.<br/>Many children in our local communities live in poverty and have limited opportunities for activities and play at home. During the holidays, the Volunt2Thai Campus becomes a place where they can learn, play, take part in activities, spend time with friends and simply enjoy being children.</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_RXwZnhz1N5fpTVpNVbR7Vg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_RXwZnhz1N5fpTVpNVbR7Vg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 1971.81px ; } } </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="/4.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_NOZnLlqermgmKNO_ueAEug" 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><span><span>The campus offers space for sports, games, creative activities, learning and cultural exchange. At the same time, international project participants have the opportunity to experience everyday life in rural Thailand and become part of the local community.<br/>For this reason, keeping our facilities clean, safe and functional is just as important as the activities themselves.<br/>A functioning bathroom, a clean campus or a repaired pipe may seem like small things – but they help create a safe and welcoming place for children and everyone who spends time at Volunt2Thai.</span></span></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:04:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Corner Pads]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/new-corner-pads</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/832819428_28857957857167989_7452635590626452520_n.jpg"/>Support from Gesamtschule Lengerich/Tecklenburg for Volunt2Thai Our Muay Thai boxing ring at Volunt2Thai in rural Thailand has received new corner pads ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_aDA9Ej4hTremtJ97afSp-Q" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_56izOSNJS6CFSiJGAPcCpg" 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_V-D4PCzeQN6fg569OBhltQ" 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_OgjfpsPHRqiQ7zzfCUg7gQ" 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>New Corner Pads for Our Muay Thai Boxing Ring 🥊🇹🇭</span></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_lGREdPcqB8R51OGyZGmszg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_lGREdPcqB8R51OGyZGmszg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 1480.00px ; } } </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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</div><div data-element-id="elm_MP2XWBdYS06AN4QztgCCkQ" 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><h3><span>Support from Gesamtschule Lengerich/Tecklenburg for Volunt2Thai</span></h3><p><span>Our </span><strong><span>Muay Thai boxing ring at Volunt2Thai in rural Thailand</span></strong><span> has received new corner pads. The purchase was made possible through the long-standing support of </span><strong><span>Gesamtschule Lengerich/Tecklenburg</span></strong><span>, which has been supporting our project since </span><strong><span>2021</span></strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>This year, the school raised a total of </span><strong><span>€897.74</span></strong><span> for Volunt2Thai through various activities and collections.</span></p><p><span>The donations help us continue our campus activities and support for </span><strong><span>children and young people in the rural communities around Volunt2Thai</span></strong><span>, as well as finance necessary equipment and maintenance.</span></p></div><br/><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_cbmvPVclNCU4cy8Tn2rVfQ" 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;"><h2><span>Sport, Community and Activity</span></h2><p><span>The </span><strong><span>Muay Thai boxing ring</span></strong><span> is a permanent part of our campus. It gives children and young people an opportunity to exercise, release energy and be active together. Sport and training can also help develop values such as </span><strong><span>discipline, perseverance and respect</span></strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>Other funds have been used, among other things, to </span><strong><span>replace our drum set in the music room</span></strong><span>, cover </span><strong><span>electricity costs for air conditioning</span></strong><span> in our common and teaching areas, and maintain the campus.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_-Zdg_YcQ2LcsrkvfaGheNw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_-Zdg_YcQ2LcsrkvfaGheNw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 901px !important ; height: 1600px !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_aQkqjYsNx8DjuRtMSOL2UQ" 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;"><h2><span>Thank You for Your Support ❤️</span></h2><p><span>A heartfelt thank you to </span><strong><span>all students, parents, teachers and everyone else supporting Gesamtschule Lengerich/Tecklenburg</span></strong><span>!</span></p><p><span>It means a great deal to us that people thousands of kilometres away are thinking about the children in this rural part of Thailand and supporting </span><strong><span>Volunt2Thai</span></strong><span>.</span></p><p><strong><span>From Gesamtschule Lengerich/Tecklenburg to Volunt2Thai – together for the children. ❤️🇩🇪🇹🇭</span></strong></p></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:44:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you, Paul & Phoenix!]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/thank-you-paul-phoenix</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/exNKQmSV.jpg"/>Sometimes, it’s the small things that make a big difference… Paul &amp; Phoenix from the USA are currently volunteering with us and staying for a coupl ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_1AxK7yb_SwuNgeAgO1G4uQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm__78owHgcT4-s6MCeaO4mfw" 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_Aiv_BV_-S8KalpYKaofbVw" 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_BN0qLpibSu2d-c7fEKoxcg" 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>Small things that make a big difference…</span></h2></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_A37OpgPOQ3ee_GuEbHiEew" 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 style="text-align:center;"><p>Sometimes, it’s the small things that make a big difference…</p><p><br/></p><p>Paul &amp; Phoenix from the USA are currently volunteering with us and staying for a couple of weeks here at the Volunt2Thai campus. During their time with us, they quickly saw what daily life looks like: wide open spaces, many trees, tropical weather—and plenty of leaves and dust, especially during the dry season after strong winds or rain.</p><p><br/></p><p>Wanting to help in a practical way, they surprised us with a thoughtful gift: an electric blower. 🙏🇺🇸</p><p>Since then, our daily routine has changed. What used to take a lot of time and effort is now easier, faster—and even quieter. Together with the children and our volunteers, we keep the campus clean, take care of our outdoor gym, and make sure this place remains welcoming for everyone. And yes—it’s even fun. 😊</p><p><br/></p><p>This simple gesture reflects what Volunt2Thai is all about:<br/>People come as guests to a Thai village, learn from the locals, and support children in the village and local schools.</p><p>Everyone brings something—time, skills, energy, or simply an open heart.</p><p>Whether it’s sports, yoga, teaching, music, working with nature, or even cooking with fresh ingredients from the garden—something real is created here: connection, exchange, and shared experience.</p><p>Our volunteers come from all walks of life—recent graduates, teachers, families, retirees—and they leave with memories that last a lifetime.</p><p>Thank you, Paul &amp; Phoenix, for being part of this story. 💚</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:01:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Volunteering]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/family-volunteering</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/Family Germany 2.jpg"/> Before we became part of the Volunt2Thai project for one month in January 2026, we had spent many years travel ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_jPd2jAibStu8_EUBAPl7JA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_IwkIcWYlQkK6l4VyKzD8Ag" 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_Rfd7jUs5SS-j3aOH67kyxw" 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_CasfCXV0S7etTi1HLDxPaA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_k1NScTSOB2ZfSBmXyajQ1A" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_k1NScTSOB2ZfSBmXyajQ1A"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 832.50px ; } } </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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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><div style="display:inline;">Volunt2Thai – An Absolute Recommendation for Families!</div></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_XnXQ_pnY1Ums8lxlPOsz3A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_XnXQ_pnY1Ums8lxlPOsz3A"].zpelem-text { margin-block-start:21px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p>Before we became part of the Volunt2Thai project for one month in January 2026, we had spent many years traveling through Thailand with our backpacks – and more recently with our two children (5 and 7 years old). We always believed we knew this country, its people, and its culture very well. But it was only after our time with Raimund, the founder of <strong>Volunt2Thai</strong>, and his family that we truly did.</p><p>Volunt2Thai offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and rural life of the “real” Thailand. For us as a family, participating in this project has been the most valuable and enriching experience we have ever had.</p><p>&nbsp;life. ❤️</p></div>
<p></p></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_Iv5myi4QhuosaXstJftEhQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_Iv5myi4QhuosaXstJftEhQ"] .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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</div><div data-element-id="elm_61lOVTHTQcOvKcckJIzeag" 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>Even before our arrival, communication with Raimund was quick and uncomplicated. Throughout our entire stay, it was very important to him that we felt comfortable. He was always approachable and present. Through the close connection with him and his children, we quickly felt like part of a big family ourselves. Mutual support in everyday (family) life, shared excursions, playing games (board games we brought, basketball, football, boxing), cooking, eating, and spending evenings together made us feel welcome, safe, and at home. Even shared cleaning and tidying activities strengthened the sense of community.</p><p>There is always something to do on campus, but there is also space to retreat and enjoy some personal time. “Me-time” definitely doesn’t get lost. There are also many sweet and cuddly cats on campus – a special joy for children.</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_c-l06xR5zo18wO89muo7qA" 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>The time spent in the different schools, which Raimund visits daily with the volunteers, quickly became part of our routine. Teaching English brought joy both to us and to the students. In coordination with the local teachers and Raimund, it is always possible to design lessons in different ways. In addition to traditional classroom teaching, we played many games and worked in small groups for conversation training. Anyone bringing creative and educational ideas is welcome to put them into practice.</p><p>Our children were easily integrated into daily school life and were welcomed with great openness by the students. Both sides benefited enormously from this exchange.</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_hi17qtuUdq66ABduhbEDiQ" 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>Do you have open hearts and are you ready for enrichment, challenges, intense experiences, and cultural exchange? Then visit<br/><a href="http://www.volunt2thai.com">www.volunt2thai.com</a> and send in your application!</p><p><span>This project doesn’t only need individual volunteers – it especially needs families with children. After all, that’s what truly matters in life. ❤️</span></p></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:10:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Greetings from Germany! ☺️]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/christmas-greetings-from-germany-☺️</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/597743414_4287787591503087_5464990965867106460_n.jpg"/>From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to say thank you ! ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm__H9DBWsHTN6BQ-IAEv1_FQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_YmPsCcfyR16cyu94-izGnw" 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_Q1blg6TFSGa_wtqF9aNsRg" 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_4Mi9V6ADRuqIcnZVAIMs3g" 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><strong>Dear students of Gesamtschule Lengerich/Tecklenburg,</strong><br/> ❤️🎄</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_2--NhA6SSjeK3bN9FU1bWQ" 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>From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to say <strong>thank you</strong>! 🙏✨<br/> We heard that you organized a Christmas market and sold small cakes and other lovely items to support <strong>Volunt2Thai</strong> and the children we care for. This truly makes us very happy. 😊🍰🎁</p><hr/></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_Si9SMtN1a5HrzYxDpmz2sw" 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>Thanks to your wonderful support, the children will receive new <strong>school supplies</strong> that they urgently need. ✏️📚<br/> We are also especially looking forward to a delicious <strong>Christmas meal</strong>, which we will prepare so the children can celebrate together. 🍽️🎉</p><p>We think it is truly amazing that you are thinking of us and the children — even though we live so far away from each other. 🌍💞</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_WkoVngkf2689B2wquib7BQ" 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>Your commitment and kindness mean a great deal to us. 🌟</p><p>We wish you a joyful and peaceful <strong>Christmas season</strong>! 🎅🎄✨</p><p>Warm greetings from Thailand! 🇹🇭😊</p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:34:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ein Spielplatz verbindet Welten]]></title><link>https://www.volunt2thai.com/blogs/post/ein-spielplatz-verbindet-welten</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.volunt2thai.com/2IIJdHJj.jpg"/>Lengerich/Tecklenburg – Thailand. Freude, Bewegung und Kindheit – das sind die Werte, die ein neuer Spielplatz an der Ban Nong Kung Don Daeng Grunds ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_-Oj69n-zRPKx99yl4Ik2Cw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_BPjfG8fPT9mzIU-d9ZCcAg" 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_V-VbZR0aTa2mEooOMOmgGw" 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_QPiOPforTz2SdsWxmGDjJQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_IsZsaiEqQ96Q6t1nfuOKCQ" 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>Lengerich/Tecklenburg – Thailand. Freude, Bewegung und Kindheit – das sind die Werte, die ein neuer Spielplatz an der Ban Nong Kung Don Daeng Grundschule in Nordthailand künftig schenken wird. Möglich gemacht haben dies die SchülerInnen und Lehrkräfte der Gesamtschule Lengerich/Tecklenburg (GeLeTe), die mit großem Engagement eine Spendensumme von insgesamt 43.000 Baht (rund 1.100 Euro) gesammelt haben.</span></span></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_AcJfhg4HhtdMlhzi545qiA" 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><div>Die Partnerschaft zwischen der GeLeTe und der thailändischen Grundschule besteht bereits seit 2021 und steht unter der Schirmherrschaft der gemeinnützigen Organisation Volunt2Thai. Gegründet wurde die Initiative von Raimund Wagner, der sich seit Jahren für Bildungsförderung und Gemeinschaftsprojekte in ländlichen Regionen Thailands einsetzt.</div></div><div><div><br/></div><div>Die Spenden wurden durch kreative Aktionen beim Einschulungsgottesdienst sowie Verkaufsstände während der Projekttage in der letzten Schulwoche gesammelt. „Die Begeisterung und das Verantwortungsbewusstsein unserer SchülerInnen haben uns tief beeindruckt“, so eine Lehrkraft der GeLeTe. „Es ist schön zu sehen, wie junge Menschen über Grenzen hinweg Verantwortung übernehmen und den Gedanken globaler Solidarität mit Leben füllen.“</div></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm__B471HCzp4rt7z_C7yRawA" 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><div>Das gesammelte Geld wird nun vollständig in den Bau eines neuen Spielplatzes auf dem Gelände der thailändischen Partnerschule investiert. Für die Kinder dort bedeutet das nicht nur mehr Raum zum Spielen, sondern auch eine wertvolle Förderung ihrer motorischen und sozialen Entwicklung – und ein Stück gelebte internationale Freundschaft. „Eine Investition in Freude, Bewegung und Kindheit“, wie Raimund Wagner von Volunt2Thai es treffend beschreibt.</div></div><p></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span><span>A brand-new Multimedia Room</span></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_-3Avec1kSiKVRBj985CBPw" 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><div><span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/2/16/1f389.png"/></span> Exciting News from Volunt2Thai! <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/2/16/1f389.png"/></span></div><div>We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new Multimedia Room for the children of our neighborhood villages — made possible by the incredible support of the French organization Association @Tous Curieux <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td3/2/16/1f1eb_1f1f7.png"/><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/2/16/1f4bb.png"/></span></div></div><div><div><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/association.touscurieux?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZV6EdM-nUBUcY89pkkXyci0-vEj49F2-zTv2GOV8nyoKX_c1-3_HmPIMk6NVXF8s1pLxV8gn8LxUvj2l6Q28JqVkRg4IZrvtbyWJEG49Ba1T1uUoOxykSkMifKsdu578s5dCE9WGYuVDne8DH79tHak-HcinJb_Olv12mKt3o7_vw&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R"><span>https://www.facebook.com/share/1aCAYWWkUq/</span></a></span></div></div><div><br/></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_wVnbPIN0ObZQhujQJBIdRg" 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"><div style="text-align:center;">Thanks to this amazing collaboration, children who’ve never had access to computers can now learn, play, and explore in a digital environment! 🌍✨</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_qhEOjzbCcMcg-TVAEtCrkA" 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;"><div>This is a big step toward improving digital literacy and opening up new opportunities for their future. <span><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t65/2/16/1f680.png"/></span></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div>A huge THANK YOU to Association Tous Curieux for believing in our mission and helping us empower these young minds through education and technology. <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><p></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;">Thai-Studenten erhalten Chance auf Freiwilligendienst in Österreich</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_UDWL3oNazn0CVDv7oIxqcg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_UDWL3oNazn0CVDv7oIxqcg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 832.50px ; } } </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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</div><div data-element-id="elm_Ovq1mldLSnyMblc1Sk2qJQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="color:inherit;"><p>Im Jahr 2025 werden in Zusammenarbeit mit <strong>Biogena</strong> und dem <strong>IKUNA Naturresort</strong>, Studenten der <strong>Phen Pittayakhom School</strong> in Thailand die einzigartige Möglichkeit erhalten, nach Österreich zu reisen und dort an einem Freiwilligendienst oder Praktikum teilzunehmen. Dieses besondere Projekt wird von <strong><a href="https://biogena.com/en" title="Biogena" rel="">Biogena</a></strong>, dem <strong><a href="https://ikuna.at/" title="IKUNA Naturresort" rel="">IKUNA Naturresort</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://fsconsultings.com/" title="FS Consulting" rel="">FS Consulting</a></strong> und <strong>Volunt2Thai</strong> gemeinsam organisiert.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_GfWIAzNHT0UkYsQAIhi9Pw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p><strong>Volunt2Thai</strong> übernimmt dabei die kulturelle und sprachliche Vorbereitung der Schüler, um ihnen den Start in Österreich zu erleichtern. Intensiver Deutschunterricht sowie eine Einführung in die österreichische Kultur und Arbeitswelt sind Kernbestandteile des Programms. Darüber hinaus bieten Freiwillige aus Österreich und Deutschland ihre Unterstützung an, um den Teilnehmern den Einstieg zu erleichtern.</p></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_JBp1g7gU740upjfN0x_hMA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><div>IKUNA - Naturresort: Ein außergewöhnlicher Ort für die ganze Familie... inmitten einer inspirierenden Naturlandschaft zwischen Donau und Inn. Auf über 200.000 m<sup>2</sup> findet man hier in idyllischer Natur pures Abenteuer, einzigartige Erlebnisse &amp; erholsame Stunden im Naturerlebnispark. Wer davon nicht genug kriegen kann, träumt in unseren 4-Sterne-Tipi-Suiten, den exklusiven Sternenhimmelchalets oder am lässigen Campingplatz und lässt den Tag am knisternden Lagerfeuer ausklingen! Im IKUNA-Naturresort lassen wir Urlaubs- &amp; Ausflugsträume in Erfüllung gehen! </div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true">Ein Meilenstein!<br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_p8RRjmEA8-_xtM1b99-KOA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><span>Dieses Programm stellt einen bedeutenden Schritt zur Förderung der interkulturellen Verständigung dar und bietet den jungen Talenten aus Thailand die Möglichkeit, wertvolle berufliche und kulturelle Erfahrungen in einem neuen Umfeld zu sammeln. Wir freuen uns darauf, die Studenten auf diesem spannenden Weg zu begleiten und dieses zukunftsweisende Projekt zu realisieren!</span></span></p></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:22:36 +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
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<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 zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-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-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original 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="/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 zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-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 zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-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 zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-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 zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-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 zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-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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