English Teacher to Thai Children

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4 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Give children from vulnerable backgrounds the essential tools they need to succeed
  • Experience first-hand Thai culture and traditions by staying with a local family and interacting with locals on your daily life
  • Discover and put into practice your passion for education

Highlights

  • Give children from vulnerable backgrounds the essential tools they need to succeed
  • Experience first-hand Thai culture and traditions by staying with a local family and interacting with locals on your daily life
  • Discover and put into practice your passion for education
  • Be exposed to a different reality than your own in a meaningful journey.
  • Visit and get to know Thailand's rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Help children get empowered and have more opportunities in their future by giving the useful tool English is.

    English is a very important and sought-after skill in Thailand; any child who can learn it efficiently will have many more opportunities available to them that they would not otherwise have had. Through this volunteer program, you can help children achieve exactly that, giving them the chance to ...

    About the program

    English is a very important and sought-after skill in Thailand; any child who can learn it efficiently will have many more opportunities available to them that they would not otherwise have had. Through this volunteer program, you can help children achieve exactly that, giving them the chance to complete their studies and gain new tools to better develop in their day-to-day lives. Each volunteer plays a key role in the care and teaching of the children in the program. This volunteer experience is particularly valuable because it also allows them to discover and understand Thai culture firsthand, just like any other Thai. 

    • In the program, there are around one hundred children aged 3 to 5 years old. 

    The role you can play as a volunteer depends on the particular school you choose and your interests: you may be assigned a Thai teacher to go to classes with you and support you in developing classes and lessons, or if you have the skills to plan your own lessons and confidence; you are free to lead a class on your own. When planning, we suggest that volunteers try to cover the four main English skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) within a one-hour period of a class.

    Some topics you could cover in your first English lessons are animals, food, colors, numbers, weather, days of the week, months of the year, sports, places in the city, countries, things in the home and music. We also suggest that you use some activities such as memory, word searches, crosswords, skits, dialogues, bingo, bottle spinning (conversation and vocabulary, no kissing), Simon Says, and dictation.

    In these schools, textbooks and exercise books are used in English classes, although it should be noted that certain books are beyond the abilities of the students who use them. We like volunteers to use the textbooks and workbooks as much as possible, as the children will continue to use them, but volunteers are also welcome to use creative resources in developing activities and lessons.



    Typical day

    A typical school day looks like this:

    • 8:00 am assembly and announcements
    • 8:30 am school starts
    • 11:10 lunchtime
    • 12:10 assembly takes place and classes continue
    • 16:20 school day ends

    We will also give volunteers an official schedule to follow when they begin volunteering.

    Typical day

    A typical school day looks like this:

    • 8:00 am assembly and announcements
    • 8:30 am school starts
    • 11:10 lunchtime
    • 12:10 assembly takes place and classes continue
    • 16:20 school day ends

    We will also give volunteers an official schedule to follow when they begin volunteering.


    Free-time activities

    You will be volunteering in the beautiful, Mahasarakham, Northeastern Thailand. A complete contrast to Thailand's capital Bangkok, Mahasarakham, Northeastern Thailand is a smaller city with a huge connection to the environment, as it provides direct access to the nearby beautiful forest mountains ...

    Free-time activities

    You will be volunteering in the beautiful, Mahasarakham, Northeastern Thailand. A complete contrast to Thailand's capital Bangkok, Mahasarakham, Northeastern Thailand is a smaller city with a huge connection to the environment, as it provides direct access to the nearby beautiful forest mountains that are a hotspot for adventurers and lovers of nature alike. In addition to that, Mahasarakham, Northeastern Thailand also has very intriguing traditionally Thai sites such as its well-known open air markets, its historic center filled with centuries old temples, or the Buddhist temples near the city. 

    In addition to that, here could offer you excursions and trekking on mountains and rice fields, beautiful handicrafts at its markets, night safaris, a bustling nightlife you can enjoy with other volunteers at the bar area, among other things.

    During your stay, you could also visit some of the other beautiful places in Thailand, 


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level) or Thai (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at High school level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    We expect volunteers to be creative, as there are not many educational tools available, and respectful of local customs. This implies wearing clothes adequate to Thai customs (wearing shirts that cover shoulders/breasts, wearing long pants/capris that reach the knees, cover any tattoos or piercings) and not smoking or drinking in the orphanages and the lodging.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Adventure Volunteer


    • Accommodation during your volunteering period
    • Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the adventure volunteer team.
    • Program monitoring and evaluation
    • Orientation and induction to the program
    • Accident insurance during your volunteering
    • Liability for your activity
    • Receipt of the program fee from the NGO
    • Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the program.
    • Pick-up & drop-off from nearby cities of Phayakapumpisai or Mahasarakham or Buriram airport.
    • Three meals per day.
    • Transportation to and from the schools.
    • Organized activities, such as Thai cooking classes, and
    • trips to nearby temples and cultural attractions.
    • Certificate of participation.
    • Access to common zones like the pool or
    • the gym

    Airport Pickup at Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Volunteers will be picked up at the airport in SUNDAY  between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm. If the volunteer arrives outside these hours, he/she will be picked up the following day.
    Pick-up & drop-off from nearby cities of
    Phayakapumpisai or Mahasarakham or Buriram airport.

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is on a 2.4-hectare property with modern facilities. Volunteers will get a private room with a
    private bathroom, Air conditioning, and hot water.  On the property, there are dedicated study and
    work areas equipped with teaching materials. The property grounds feature scenic trails and
    gardens.

    Food & Beverages

    3 MEALS
     is included in the rates paid. It will be provided daily.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok. We assist you to find cheap flights to Thailand. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Thailand provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Thailand you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Thailand. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    This project is open all year round, but in April, depending on the Thai school year. 

    We encourage volunteers to arrive on Fridays or weekends, as this allows them to integrate more easily into the project. Inductions are held twice a month, so volunteers should plan their travel accordingly.
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks 1,170€
    Average fees 292€/week

    Program fees

    292€ per week 4 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 4 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Adventure Volunteer

    Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2017

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sergio

    Spoken languages: Spanish, English

    About the project

    Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

    Meet your organization


    ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


    Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


    Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.


    42 reviews · rating4.7

    Alexander rating4.8

    2024 at English Teacher to Thai Children

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    Samantha Vick rating5

    2024 at Sea Turtle Conservation and Protection

    Milo and his family are beyond amazing! It was an experience that I absolutely loved. The only thing I did not like is that you could walk nearly an hour into town OR take a $10 taxi every time you wanted to go into town. There were days where we went into town twice! If we were to pay for a taxi ...

    Location

    Asia > South East Asia > Thailand > Mahasarakham

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