We welcome volunteers and interns from all over the world to live together in community, work in the gardens, build together, and lots more. Before joining us as volunteers and being part of our community, we recommend that you join our Ecovillage Lifestyle Experience Week (ELEW) if possible, in order to get an introduction to ecovillage lifestyle and community living. This course will give you deeper understanding of holistic sustainable living, Permaculture design principles and Ecovillage Design principles. It will make your volunteering and internship experience more enriching, as you will have a better understanding of the principles of holistic sustainability behind our work. The Ecovillage Lifestyle Experience Week cost is 8,900 THB. Food & Accommodation are included. Learn more about Ecovillage Lifestyle Experience Week. However, your travel dates don’t align with one of our ELEW courses, don’t worry–you’re still welcome to come and volunteer!
Volunteering With Us
When volunteering with us, you will experience an ecovillage lifestyle, permaculture in practice, and live in a community of all beings. You will gain hands on experience in a range of sustainable living techniques, make connections with like-minded people, and learn how to co-create a healthy and supportive community. You will have space to share your knowledge/skills and stories with others as well as learn from others. Volunteering at Gaia Ashram is much more than just working; it’s a full experience of community life at Gaia. See more information about volunteering HERE
Internship Program
If you’re ready to commit to spending 3+ months at Gaia, then we’d love to invite you to apply for our Internship program. This involves focusing in on and taking ownership of a specific project or area according to your interests and/or expertise, as well as what Gaia needs at the time. The internship is highly education and also includes regular meetings with a mentor who gives you feedback, helps you shape your project, and provides educational resources. Read more about our Internship program here