Volunteer based on this project will working with the IT teachers of a few elementary school that need help with their IT program. If you are a specialist in a particular area you may run a small work shop. Because of the language barrier, there will always be a Thai IT teacher available to help with the lessons and translations. Everyone is welcome on this program, you do not have to be a computer whizz kid. Most University student will have required level of computer literacy.
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Where will I be volunteering?
Our teaching English program is based in several elementary schools in and around the city of Trat, in the Southern Eastern province of Trat, Thailand.
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What will I be doing?
You will be teaching basic or advanced computer lessons to the students at elementary and high schools in Trat. Volunteers will be assisting a Thai teacher with several different basic and advanced computer and software lessons, including Windows XP, Word Processing, Excel, and Photoshop. Class sizes are large, so teachers greatly benefit from having an assistant during class.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Age Requirement: Must be 18 years old, or 17 with authorization
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Yes, internet cafes in Trat give you the opportunity to communicate with your friends and family. You will also find pay phones dispersed throughout town, which you can use to make local or international calls with a calling card. Cheap cellphone and prepaid cards are also readily available.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Thailand and all it has to offer.
Great weekend trips include:
- Elephant trekking in Koh Chang
- The Gem market in the Bo Rai District
- Traveling to Cambodia
- Relaxing at Koh Kham islands
- Swimming at the Red Cross Beach
- Exploring Waterfalls Klong Plu and Tharn Mayo
- Visiting the temples in Trat, Wat Buppharam, Wat Plai Khlong and Wat Buppharam
- Exploring the royal temple in Trat, TratWat Yotha Nimit
- Visiting City Pillar Shrine
- Program Name: Volunteer Thailand
- Project Name: Volunteer Teaching Basic Computer or Advanced IT Skills in Thailand
- Project Category: Teaching
- Project Location: Trat
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $650; add $85 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Airport/Bus Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- A Volunteer Project
- Accommodation
- Program Activities
- In-country Coordination Support
- 24/7 Emergency Hotline
- Local Cultural Activities
- Thai Language Class
- Farewell dinner
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Items not included: Flights, visa costs, travel insurance, return transfer to the airport, any excursions, personal expenses, some lunches and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Most placements are within walking distance from home stays or transportation will be arranged by the country coordinator.
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $10 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday through Thursday; 4-6 hours per day
- Project Closed Dates:
- Songkran Days: Second week of April
- School Winter Holidays: Second week in October until the beginning of November Plus local national holidays as shown in your Volunteer Handbook
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Dorm
- Meals: 2 Meals Breakfast and Dinner; Monday to Friday
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 17
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 52 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 8
- Resume or CV required: No
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