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Volunteer Information - this information should be updated every month or so by TT
There is still work that volunteers can do to help with the tsunami relief however most of the immediate relief work has been completed. There is currently no need for volunteers in Phuket.
Areas where volunteers can be of use include:
Khao Lak to Takua Pa coastal areas
This is just over 100km from Phuket and easily reachable by bus or car.
There are several organization which are taking short-term volunteers to help with building houses, and boats, there is however a minimum of 2 week stay.
. Mercy Foundation
chan@mercf.org
+66 (0) 18789953
+66 (0) 062628055
. Center for Vocational Building Technology
Geoffrey Wheeler
cvbt@loxinfo.co.th
+66 (0) 12611715
. World Concern
www.worldconcern.org
dand@securenym.net
+66 (0)17298342
. Tsunami Volunteers Center
www.tsunamivolunteer.net
regis@tsunamivolunteer.net
A project to clean underwater along the shore-line and there will also be a need for experienced divers to help with this project. More information will be posted when available.
Phi Phi island
Located just a 2 hr boat ride from the Rassada Pier, Phuket.
There are several projects that short-term volunteers can help with on the island.
A large memorial garden is being built and it is expected that it will take several months to build.
For more info go to:
HiPhiPhi
www.hiphiphi.com
A mangrove area of the island is very much in need of being cleaned. Please note that this may be very difficult work.
For more info contact
Reef restoration is due to begin in Oct or Nov and experienced divers will be needed.
For more info go to:
There is still some need for long term volunteers with specialist skills. For more information please contact
Thai Together Office
Room 1
Baan Maksong
96/1 Moo 7
Witchitsongkram Rd
Kathu, Phuket, 83120
THAILAND
Website http://thaitogether.org/
Tsunami Volunteer Center
26/10 Moo 7, Tambon Kuk-kak, Amphoe Takuapa, Phang-nga 82190, Thailand
Tel. +66 (0)
9 882 8844
Website http://www.tsunamivolunteer.net
Rotary Club of Tongkah
Phuket Merlin Hotel
158/1 Jawaraj Road, Muang District, Phuket 83150 Thailand
Phone: (66-76) 212866-70 Fax: (66-76) 216429
Website http://www.tongkah.org
Rotary Club of Patong
Aloha Villa Hotel (Meeting Room, 2nd Floor).
145/2 Rat-U-Thit Road, Patong Beach.
Website http://www.rotarypatong.org/
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