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Reflections from Visitors and Volunteers to Ranong

ryanclasslargebannerMarist Asia Foundation welcomes Volunteers who come for 6, 12, 24 months and visitors who stay for a short time to help in our programmes in many ways.

Volunteer opportunities are open now for 2025  Due to immigration and legal documentation to be a volunteer in Thailand preference now is given to volunteers who can come for a period of at least 6 months.

Each year we require 2-3 volunteers who can help in our English and Social Studies classes. Qualified Teachers are also able to help with teacher mentoring and training.

For more information download the Marist Asia Foundation Volunteer Application

Step 1 make contact. Step 2 complete application forms. Step 3 Skype conversation. Step 4. Letter of acceptance.

Click on the advertisement below to download and share with some of the stories below of our Volunteers and Visitors.

 

 

9 visits to Ranong

I first came to the Marist mission in Ranong in 2007 to work there for 3 weeks by teaching the children of Burmese migrants.  Asia is not Europe It was a strong and moving experience. Heat and rain made their presence felt on an Irishman. The mission had just begun and I was teaching in Read More

An experience of Marist Mission

In Ranong, the busy fishing port in Southern Thailand bordering Myanmar’s most southern point, the Marist Asia Foundation serves the poor through well-run education and health programmes. From Myanmar, easily visible just across the strait, a short trip in small open boats transports thousands of Burmese seeking refuge in Thailand.  If they do find work Read More

They taught me about the simplicity and joy of life

Teacher Monica, a ‘Kiwi’ from Australia volunteered over the summer break and shares her experience of two months in Ranong. Early December 2015 I began my volunteering adventure. I flew to Bangkok in Thailand and then on to Ranong where I taught Burmese migrants during my summer holiday. My cousin is Frank Bird who is a Read More

Volunteering: A life changing opportunity

Andrew and Leeann from New Zealand volunteered for 3 months and share their experience. Arriving in Ranong in August was a bit of a culture shock, as we had spent the past six months in the UK and Europe, working and travelling. The biggest challenges were the heat, especially for Andrew who would literally drip Read More

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Marist Asia Foundation

Ranong is a fishing village in the South of Thailand where migrant Burmese come to escape conflict and poverty in their own country.

The Marist Mission Ranong seeks to help Burmese refugees by offering educational opportunities, supporting their basic health needs, and assist migrants as they seek a better future for themselves and their children.

The Marist Mission Ranong is an initiative of the Society of Mary and it relies heavily on the involvement of its friends and supporters.

Recent news

  • Marist Asia Foundation – Graduation 2025
  • Staff Orientation Day at Marist Asia Foundation: A Day of Unity and Shared Values
  • Clean-Up Day 2025

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