🔒 Volunteer Applications: We are not currently accepting volunteer assignments. Applications will reopen at the end of 2025.
Come see the work firsthand. The Ford Project invites qualified volunteers to travel to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia to serve alongside us in protecting the voiceless and choiceless children of Southeast Asia.
Please note that the nature of our work varies by region. Each country presents unique challenges, cultural considerations, and mission priorities. Volunteers should understand that projects and activities in Thailand may differ significantly from those in Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, or Laos. Upon acceptance, volunteers will receive a full briefing on the specific projects, local partnerships, and mission objectives for their assigned region.
Important Information
The following information is for U.S. passport holders only. Non-U.S. citizens should check with their respective embassy. Always verify with the U.S. State Department before traveling as regulations change frequently.
Disclaimer: Visa regulations change frequently. This information is for U.S. passport holders and was last reviewed May 2026. The Ford Project strongly recommends verifying all requirements with the U.S. State Department and the official embassy of each country before traveling. Accepted volunteers will receive a full pre-departure briefing including the most current visa requirements for their assigned region.
A Ford Project mission trip is not a vacation — it is a calling. Volunteers will work directly alongside our team and local partners across Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia, using their professional skills to protect children from trafficking and exploitation.
Whether you are a medical professional — including doctors, nurses, or clinical psychologists providing healthcare and trauma support to vulnerable children and families — or a cybersecurity expert helping us track and disrupt exploitation networks, your skills are needed and your impact will be real.
The minimum commitment is two weeks. This ensures that your time on the ground is meaningful and that the children and communities we serve experience the full benefit of your expertise.
Marc Ford will personally host all volunteers and ensure your lodging is covered for the duration of your trip. You will be welcomed as family.
The Ford Project is not currently accepting volunteer assignments. We are preparing our mission infrastructure and establishing our programs on the ground across Southeast Asia.
Volunteer applications will reopen at the end of 2025. We encourage you to fill out the form below to be added to our waitlist — you will be among the first notified when applications open.
Complete the application below. Our team will review your qualifications and reach out within 5 business days.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Acceptance is subject to availability and qualification review.
The Ford Project reserves the right to approve or decline any application.