Volunteers will be teaching English in the elementary schools in Trat, Thailand. Most of these schools do not have sufficient the funding to employ native English speaking teachers. As a volunteer on this project you will be assisting the Thai English teacher with his English classes. As the native speaker in the class you will most likely lead the practical aspects of the English Class. Thai teach are very fond of having English speaking volunteers in their classes. Thais are fun loving so all teaching is also supposed to be fun.
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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.
Project Testimonial: Barbara Spreng, Great Birtain
I found the children to be so shy at first, however they quickly warm up to you. Take your camera, plenty of photo ops! The teachers can't do enough for you. I quickly felt at home. Read My Full Testimonial »
What will I be doing?
Your role is to plan creative English lessons and activities for the students. You will be involved in helping with pronunciation and conversation during English classes. As an English Teaching volunteer, you will be able to cultivate relationships with the students, teachers and community of Trat.
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.
Project Testimonial: David Probert, USA
After recently returning from teaching English for two weeks in PhonPhisai, I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life...From the time I arrived in Udon Thani and was met by Jack and some of the other volunteers, I knew it was going to be a great experience. Read My Full Testimonial »
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
Project Testimonial: Broniya Rogoz, Holland
The kids and the people find it really great, but most of all interesting, that there is a foreigner in their village and that's something you can really feel here. Read My Full Testimonial »
- Program Name: Volunteer Thailand
- Project Name: Volunteer to Teach English in Thailand
- Project Category: Teaching
- Project Location: Trat
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Project Testimonial: Eddie Drury, Australia
I had no previous teaching experience, so teaching with Ajan Yupaporn was at times very challenging, but I learned a lot from it. She offered a lot of support and advice on teaching, but also gave me a lot of freedom to try out ideas and different things. Read My Full Testimonial »
- 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. If the placement is far from the home stay, 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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Project Testimonial: Jeroen Fierens, Holland
Teaching there wasn't always easy, especially in the lower classes, because their English is mainly limited to 'Good moooorning teeeaaacher, how aaaare you? Read My Full Testimonial »
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