Volunteer in Thailand - Learn, Volunteer, and Travel

Description

This orphanage program is set up with Thailand's leading volunteer organization. Over the years, this program has successfully placed volunteers from around the world with orphanages in the Singburi region. The orphanages involved have integrated their own primary and secondary schools that are also open for impoverished families. Besides teaching English on a non-formal basis the volunteers are able to work with the children in their vegetable garden (for their own consumption) and to create activities for the students or arrange workshops for cultural exchange, environmental and other important issues. Renovation and construction task are also carried out to improve the living conditions. In cooperation with our full time coordinator a unique work program is created each month for all people who are involved in this initiative.

Prior to volunteer placement, you will partake in a weeklong orientation program to get accostomed to the local way of life. You will learn about food, culture, people, and visit local churches and temples to get a feel for the community.

As a volunteer you will be assigned various tasks and responsibilities at local orphanages. Tasks may include:

Informal teaching and assisting with school work
After school activities such as sports, arts workshops and games
Organic gardening
Initiating special environmental awareness campaigns like Clean up the Orphanage
Maintenance of the orphanage buildings and grounds.
Renovation and light construction projects

Weekends are usually off for traveling or just relaxing at the campus.

Volunteers stay on a beautiful eco campus about 10 km (15 Min) from the town of Singburi.

3 cooked meals are provided daily and are typical Thai fare, including plenty of rice dishes.


Finally, to wrap up your experience, you have the option of participating in a special eco-adventure trip for your final week on the program. This is an opportunity to travel and explore the area you have just helped.




FAST FACTS:

Project length: Min 1 - Max 8 weeks
Project costs: US$460 for 1 week, US$160 for each extra week (based on Euro and subject to change)
Location of project: Sing Buri Province
Arrival airport: Bangkok
Volunteer work: orphanages, teaching and renovation work
Number of participants: 10 - 20 international volunteers
Age limit: 18 - 70


WHATS INCLUDED:

Accommodation: eco lodge with double rooms
Food: 3 meals a day
Airport pickup: Included on arrival
Orientation kit: full project details will be sent following registration
Training: Pre-departure preparation and training in Sing Buri
Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support


WHATS NOT INCLUDED:

Flights, Insurance, Personal expenses, Visa (if required).

Requirements:
Min age 17
Good level of English
Motivation to work with children and meet new cultures
Able to work in hot and humid climate
Full travel & medical insurance
Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

Requirements

Language

English