An important aspect of this trip (as well as any global development/service trip) is fundraising. The ability to raise funds for your organization, whether it is through events, grant writing, or other ways of raising money, is an important skill that you will need to develop if you want to work for a nonprofit organization. It is also a very important aspect of this trip as well. The funds we raise through our fundraising efforts help fund the projects that we will work on, particularly in the second village of Ban Toong Ting. We will also use some of these funds for donations to the villages where we participate in cultural immersion activities.
It is really important that EVERYONE on the trip participate in the fundraisers. Not only is this part of your grade, it is a great way to bond as a group before we leave. Group dynamics is a critical part of this trip, and time spent together before we leave will set the stage for a successful trip.
Family and friends of May Term Thailand participants have asked us many questions about this trip. Questions such as what we’re going to do, how we’re going to stay safe and healthy, and why we’re going to Thailand are some of what is asked of me. These are very important questions for friends and family, knowing that we’re going so far away to a country that is so different. So to answer some of these questions, I have compiled a little FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) post here. If you have any further questions, please feel free to comment on this post, and I can answer those questions as well.
