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English Teacher to Thai Children

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent 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
  • 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 suitable

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, northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. A complete contrast to Thailand's capital Bangkok, Chiang Mai 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 ...

Free-time activities

You will be volunteering in the beautiful, northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. A complete contrast to Thailand's capital Bangkok, Chiang Mai 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, Chiang Mai 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, Chiang Mai 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 Zoe Yellow area, among other things.

During your stay, you could also visit some of the other beautiful places in Thailand, such as its beaches or historical sites like Ayutthaya.


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 (fluently)

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

  • Pick up at the airport and transfer to the volunteer's home.
  • Accommodation during your volunteering period
  • Breakfast every day during your volunteer 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
  • Certificate of hours volunteered
  • 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.

Airport Pickup at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Volunteers will be picked up at the airport between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm. If the volunteer arrives outside these hours, he/she will be picked up the following day.

Accommodation

Volunteers will stay in guest houses with other volunteers, where they will have access to common areas such as a living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom that they will share with other volunteers. 

Food & Beverages

Only breakfast is included in the rates paid. It will be provided daily.

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Internet Access

Sorry, no access at the project site

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
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,404€
6 weeks 1,908€
7 weeks 2,160€
8 weeks 2,412€
9 weeks 2,664€
12 weeks (max. stay) 3,420€
Average fees 318€/week

Program fees

318€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 12 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 (37 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

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.


37 reviews · rating4.7

Alexander rating4.8

2024 at English Teacher to Thai Children

The Thai children radiated joy and enthusiasm for learning, and being a part of their education was a privilege. Adventure Volunteer not only cares about these children's present, but is also building a future with more ...
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Working with local students, exchanging knowledge and learning about their culture was a unique experience. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the educational growth of the Panamanian ...
I experienced magical moments while releasing hatchlings into the ocean. I thank Adventure Volunteer for opening the doors to this corner of Panama full of life and ...
Juliana rating5

2024 at Teaching with children

I participated in impactful projects, and the connection with the local community was genuine. Seeing the change we made together left an indelible mark on my ...
Anton rating5

2024 at Teaching with children

Every day was unique. The local team made me feel like I was part of something meaningful, and I definitely want to go back to Tanzania and teach again!!!!!!!! ...

Location

Asia > South East Asia > Thailand > Mahasarakham

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