In Isaan, people still live close to the land, with strong family
values and a deep sense of hospitality. You’ll be welcomed not just as a
guest, but as part of the family. You’ll eat local food, hear the
language and music of this unique region, and join in the rhythms of
daily village life.
At the same time, your work here makes a real impact. By helping kids
speak English, you’re giving them new opportunities for their future.
But it’s not just about teaching, it’s about sharing, learning, and building unforgettable friendships.
You’ll also take part in cultural activities like Thai cooking,
traditional dance, muay thai training, visits to temples and markets,
and even learning the basics of the Thai language. This placement is a
true cultural exchange, an adventure of the heart, mind, and soul.
If you’re looking for an authentic, meaningful way to connect with Thailand and make a difference, this is it.
Why this program
This program began with a former English teacher at
Nachueak Pittayasan School at Mahasarakham province. Concerned about the
limited opportunities in her region, she started this project with one
clear goal: to offer free, quality English education to children in
rural communities so they can have better chances in life. Each year, we
continue to improve, expand, and strengthen our mission, to help more
kids and create meaningful cultural exchange experiences for people from
all over the world. We work with children from kindergarten to
secondary school and provide full materials and guidance to volunteers
throughout their stay.
At the same time, the camp is more than just a teaching
project, we want our volunteers to truly understand and connect with
Thai culture. That’s why we organize weekly activities such as: Thai
language classes, cooking classes, traditional dance, visits to temples
with cultural explanations, introductory sessions about local customs,
Buddhism, meditation as well as Muay Thai sessions.
We split our English language efforts across two areas. Firstly we
support English lessons within the local school, supporting English
classes with materials, new ideas and tutoring man power to provide
quality Educatioon to the children in the surrouding rural communities.
Secondly at the camp, we run our own English camp classes where local
youth can attend for additional English support and guidance.
With
so much of Thailand’s economy growth due to tourism, it’s crucial for
Thai youth to grasp an early understanding and strong foundations of
English to ensure as many doors of opportunities are open to them in
life – unrestricted by rural or financial circumstances.
What is included
- Accommodation (See below for detailed information)
- Meals (3 meals per day)
- Airport collection/drop off shuttle
- On Site Support Staff
- Wifi
- Welcome Orientation
- Local cultural experiences and classes
- Access to bicycle, laundry & gym services.
- Registration Fee
- Project donation for the language camp upkeep
What will I be doing
You will support local English language efforts by providing a
teaching & tutoring role to our students. Your day will mostly be
split across two parts, morning shift will be assisting in local public
schools and afternoon shifts will be running language classes on site at
the camp:
- Morning sessions (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) take place in local
public schools, we go to a different school everyday, where we’ve built
strong relationships with staff and students.
- Afternoon sessions (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM) are held on site at
the camp, using creative and interactive methods like games, theater,
music, and sports to help kids learn English in a fun environment.
We work with children from kindergarten to secondary
school and provide full materials and guidance to volunteers throughout
their stay.
We do this from Monday to Thursday, on Friday our volunteers have a free day where we take you on excursions to visit different places.
On Saturday and Sunday we only have a small class or activity with the kids from 09:00 to 11:00.
Throughout the week, we also organize cultural activities for volunteers, such as; Thai language classes, Muay Thai training, Thai cooking classes & Meditation sessions.
How do I get to the project site
When travelling to the local public schools in the area, this
transport is covered by your program fees and your on site coordinators
will arrange this for you. The afternoon language classes are ran on
site at the camp so you will not need to factor in travel time for this.
What do we expect from you
We expect volunteers to carry out their work duties six days a week. Usually this will be;
Monday – Thursday: Full time (local school classes + language camp classes)
Saturday + Sunday: 2 hour language camp classes
What can you expect from us
We will be on hand any time of any day to support you in your
placement and trip as a whole. There will always be someone you can
speak to or get a hold of should you want to discuss anything or require
any guidance. Our international and local support teams ensure you get
the best of both worlds to help you acclimatise to new surroundings and
experiences.
What should I bring-
Comfortable clothes for hot weather.
We’ll provide you with a uniform for teaching, and there’s laundry service available, so no need to bring too many clothes.
Swimsuit – don’t forget it! You’ll want it for the pool.
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Closed shoes and flip-flops – flip-flops are super helpful, as we take off shoes when entering rooms and common areas.
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Mosquito repellent –No need! It’s easy and cheap to buy at any 7-Eleven in Thailand, and local brands work great.
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Basic medicines – bring any common medicines or personal items you usually use.
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Cap and sunscreen – you can also buy them here if needed.
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Any fun teaching materials or creative ideas – we have a lot of resources at the camp, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’d like!
