Volunteers

FCF partners with both Thai and foreign volunteers who serve alongside staff in carrying out the foundation’s mission and ministry work. Volunteers play a vital role in supporting projects and advancing FCF’s vision to serve families and communities in Thailand.

Foreign workers serving under FCF are classified as volunteers and are considered part of FCF staff for organizational and legal purposes. Thai volunteers may also serve regularly within FCF Projects under appropriate supervision and coordination.

All volunteers are expected to:

Uphold FCF’s values and Statement of Faith
Comply with Thai law and relevant organizational policies
Follow the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct
Serve under the oversight of FCF Project leadership or Admin leadership

Foreign volunteers are required to maintain appropriate legal status in Thailand, including visas and work permits as required by law, and to participate in FCF’s activity reporting processes as directed by the Human Resources Department.

Legal Status of Foreign Volunteers

Under Thai law, foreign volunteers serving with FCF are considered legally employed by the foundation, even though their service is unpaid and their visas and work permits classify them as “volunteers”. As such, all foreign volunteers are required to hold the appropriate visa and a valid work permit in order to serve with FCF.

The Human Resources and Legal Services teams provide organizational support and guidance to assist volunteers in meeting these legal requirements and maintaining compliance with government regulations. Volunteers are expected to cooperate fully with HR, provide required documentation in a timely manner, and communicate clearly regarding travel, changes in status, or any matters that may affect their legal standing in Thailand.

Maintaining legal status is a shared responsibility between FCF and each volunteer and is essential to the foundation’s integrity and continued ministry.

For further information, please refer to the FCF Staff Handbook.

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