Thailand
Construction, Teaching, Community Work
Volunteers in Thailand will be placed in Chiang Rai, in the northern hill tribes of Thailand. This is a scenic area of Thailand, located in the hills. The placement is in the forest less than 30 minutes from Chiang Rai. People in this area are from Thai Karen, Lahu, Lanna and Akha tribes.
Volunteers work with a local Thai non-government organisation in rural areas helping the people with issues such as poverty, unemployment and lack of Thai citizenship. There is a core of volunteer teachers and workers, all working toward this common goal.
There are two placements available in Thailand with the NGO. Students may choose one of the following options.
Teaching English
Volunteers also teach basic English skills. The level of English is very poor so volunteers need to bring plenty of teaching aids and develop their own lesson plans. The aim of learning English is to increase opportunities for employment.
Construction
This placement is for those who are happy to get their hands dirty, who like physical labour, and the sense of achievement felt when a job is completed. Volunteers may work on construction and agricultural projects such as:
• Building water tanks
• Extending waterpipe systems
• Building check dams
• Building school classrooms
• Developing the agricultural project
• Helping in the vegetable garden
The organisation regularly hosts educational cultural activites, such as film nights to teach children about human trafficking. Volunteers will have the opportunity to involve themselves in these workshops and cultural events.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers live with other volunteers in shared accommodation. Regular contact is made with local communities providing a wonderful insight into the hill-tribe people. The villagers live in close communities with many shared facilities, including rooms, toilets and kitchens. Volunteers will become immersed in the village culture, learning to cook, use local transport and travel by bicycle.
Cost includes:
Pre-departure training course
Meet and greet on arrival
Transfers to and from airport and placement
Full board and accommodation
Orientation
Project placement
Back-up and support in-country during placement
Costs not included:
Airfares
Visas
Vaccinations
Travel Insurance
ABOUT THAILAND
Thailand has a huge amount to offer travellers from its exotic, historic culture to awesome natural beauty including scenic beaches, jungles and mountains peopled by isolated and colourful hill tribes. From Bangkok to the hill tribe districts, Thailand is a country full of surprises and delights - fantastic trekking, delicious food and amazing animals to name a few. The people are warm and friendly. Your contribution will be much appreciated.
Volunteers work with a local Thai non-government organisation in rural areas helping the people with issues such as poverty, unemployment and lack of Thai citizenship. There is a core of volunteer teachers and workers, all working toward this common goal.
There are two placements available in Thailand with the NGO. Students may choose one of the following options.
Teaching English
Volunteers also teach basic English skills. The level of English is very poor so volunteers need to bring plenty of teaching aids and develop their own lesson plans. The aim of learning English is to increase opportunities for employment.
Construction
This placement is for those who are happy to get their hands dirty, who like physical labour, and the sense of achievement felt when a job is completed. Volunteers may work on construction and agricultural projects such as:
• Building water tanks
• Extending waterpipe systems
• Building check dams
• Building school classrooms
• Developing the agricultural project
• Helping in the vegetable garden
The organisation regularly hosts educational cultural activites, such as film nights to teach children about human trafficking. Volunteers will have the opportunity to involve themselves in these workshops and cultural events.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers live with other volunteers in shared accommodation. Regular contact is made with local communities providing a wonderful insight into the hill-tribe people. The villagers live in close communities with many shared facilities, including rooms, toilets and kitchens. Volunteers will become immersed in the village culture, learning to cook, use local transport and travel by bicycle.
Cost includes:
Pre-departure training course
Meet and greet on arrival
Transfers to and from airport and placement
Full board and accommodation
Orientation
Project placement
Back-up and support in-country during placement
Costs not included:
Airfares
Visas
Vaccinations
Travel Insurance
ABOUT THAILAND
Thailand has a huge amount to offer travellers from its exotic, historic culture to awesome natural beauty including scenic beaches, jungles and mountains peopled by isolated and colourful hill tribes. From Bangkok to the hill tribe districts, Thailand is a country full of surprises and delights - fantastic trekking, delicious food and amazing animals to name a few. The people are warm and friendly. Your contribution will be much appreciated.
| 12 weeks: | $4350 |
| Placement start 1: | 16 May 2010 |
| Placement start 2: | 5 Sep 2010 |
