# \#volunteer **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/volunteer/13.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [Most volunteer work now OK without work permit](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/most-volunteer-work-now-ok-without-work-permit/88412)
**Author:** [@Feiren](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Feiren)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/most-volunteer-work-now-ok-without-work-permit/88412 "2026-10-30T02:58:30Z")
\[Cross-posted from Forward Taiwan @ FB\] Here is Forward Taiwan's translation of a new letter of interpretation from the Ministry of Labor that significantly expands the scope of unpaid volunteer work that foreign natio… --- ## [What are you allowed to do without a work permit?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-are-you-allowed-to-do-without-a-work-permit/203643)
**Author:** [@yyy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/yyy)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-are-you-allowed-to-do-without-a-work-permit/203643 "2025-05-17T09:01:43Z")
The Employment Service Act states in Art. 43 that 除本法另有規定外，外國人未經雇主申請許可，不得在中華民國境內工作。 but does not define work. The Council of Labor Affairs (predecessor to the Ministry of Labor) clarified in 2005 in an interpretatio… --- ## [Stray dog shelters etc?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/stray-dog-shelters-etc/203396)
**Author:** [@radiojams](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/radiojams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 11:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/stray-dog-shelters-etc/203396 "2021-03-01T11:31:12Z")
Hello! I volunteered for animal shelters back in my home country during my youth and it’s something I would be interested in doing again in Taipei if possible? Just for making friends and having a chance to help cleaning… --- ## [Volunteering opportunities (in English in Kaohsiung)?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteering-opportunities-in-english-in-kaohsiung/187118)
**Author:** [@whatswiththeyams](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/whatswiththeyams)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteering-opportunities-in-english-in-kaohsiung/187118 "2020-01-03T04:12:34Z")
I thought I might give a little bit of time on the weekends to volunteering. Quickly, before the spirit escapes me, I’d like to know if there are any worthwhile causes (in the Kaohsiung area) that could use the help, bu… --- ## [Volunteering in a school](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteering-in-a-school/87976)
**Author:** [@Mikeandme](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mikeandme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 6:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteering-in-a-school/87976 "2019-09-01T06:37:49Z")
Have any foreign expat or tourist tried the volunteer teaching in Taiwan? is there a school offer in such a way? --- ## [Volunteering in Universiade](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteering-in-universiade/162835)
**Author:** [@zilliam](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/zilliam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteering-in-universiade/162835 "2017-08-17T23:01:59Z")
Anyone know any avenue for volunteering in Universiade? Im thinking as a translator. --- ## [Volunteer at the Buddha Memorial Center](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteer-at-the-buddha-memorial-center/89544)
**Author:** [@youlu.shi](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/youlu.shi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 11:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteer-at-the-buddha-memorial-center/89544 "2016-04-30T11:51:55Z")
The Buddha Memorial Center is looking for international volunteers who have a good command in a foreign language (other than Mandarin) for the following: Translations Proofreading Information Desk service Docents for f… --- ## [Rotary International](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rotary-international/88954)
**Author:** [@cyberguppy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/cyberguppy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rotary-international/88954 "2016-02-06T11:58:24Z")
Hi! I noticed Rotary International has quite a few offices or branches here in Taiwan? Anyone know what they do or tried joining. Just randonly curious about what it is all about and what they focus on. Thanks, --- ## [Looking to find some canine friends](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/looking-to-find-some-canine-friends/88917)
**Author:** [@hobnob](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/hobnob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 3:29pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/looking-to-find-some-canine-friends/88917 "2016-01-22T15:29:26Z")
I'm currently really missing my German Shepperd from home. I was looking to know is there any groups or places i could walk/play with dogs for free? --- ## [Are volunteering in Taiwan free for all?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/are-volunteering-in-taiwan-free-for-all/88517)
**Author:** [@david\_r](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/david_r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/are-volunteering-in-taiwan-free-for-all/88517 "2016-01-22T04:51:54Z")
would you please tell me volunteering in Taiwan free for all ? can any one join volunteering work any time ? --- ## [2015 11/15 Jia-Xin’s Taitung Winter Solstice](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/2015-11-15-jia-xin-s-taitung-winter-solstice/88276)
**Author:** [@hinamoo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/hinamoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/2015-11-15-jia-xin-s-taitung-winter-solstice/88276 "2015-11-01T01:56:17Z")
In our annual celebrations thanks to the generosity of Santa Jia-Xin, we will be hosting a workshop in Taitung with the ShinMaLan Tribe this year before we head to Orchid Island. Teacher James and Teacher Ichi will up-cy… --- ## [Any Animal Shelters in Taipei or New Taipei City?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-animal-shelters-in-taipei-or-new-taipei-city/87981)
**Author:** [@jamezku](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jamezku)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 9:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-animal-shelters-in-taipei-or-new-taipei-city/87981 "2015-10-07T09:13:10Z")
I'm free these days to do some volunteering. Anyone know of any animal shelter contacts I can get to? Thanks. --- ## [Volunteering in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteering-in-taiwan/87733)
**Author:** [@okman](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/okman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 12:50pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/volunteering-in-taiwan/87733 "2015-09-01T12:50:17Z")
Does anyone know if there are any volunteer programs for foreigners with limited Chinese in Taiwan(preferably Taipei or nearby). I've been studying Chinese in Taiwan for about 10 months and still have about 5 months left…