NAME OF PROJECT

Inburi Village – Teaching

LOCATION

Inburi, Singburi Province, Central of Thailand

COUNTRY

Thailand

THEME OR TYPE OF PROJECT

 Education and Teaching

AIMS  OF THE PROJECT

-          To promote non formal education and learning

-          To teach foreign languages to the students

-          To stimulate intercultural learning

PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES

This rewarding program is a great way for you to discover Thailand, its culture, customs and people. You will be teaching in a schools near the Singburi region- central Thailand. As a participant, you will be working as an English teacher teaching mainly conversational English to students of all ages.

-        All participants will take part in our standard Introduction week and a 1 week Teacher Training Program. The Teacher training program is aimed at helping participants become confident teachers and will give an opportunity to learn about the culture, customs, and an introduction to the Thai language and take part in some excursions. We do not expect all participants to be or to become teachers. The training will be focused on how to manage a class, what to teach and how to behave yourself in a classroom.

-       In the first 2 weeks, you will get to know:

            1.The General introduction of Culture, language and the surrounding:

Thai Culture/culture difference analysis, survival Thai lessons, chances to get to know local people.

           2. Thai Culture:

Experience the normal local life --- learn how to cook Thai food, understand more about the Thai school systems, Students psychology and some excursions ---and visits to the nearby towns/ villages.

          3. Teaching Techniques:

You will learn more about how to teach the students both theoretically and practically: Classroom management, teaching planning, textbook analysis etc., observe the classes of your peers and some experienced teachers and practice by teaching your peers and also in some local schools.

-        After participating Introduction Week and Training Week, you will be placed in the local schools which can not afford Foreign teachers in or around the Singburi region, since they lack English teachers. The placement is decided during your training period. We work with schools all over central Thailand and with students of all ages from kindergarten age to secondary school. Most schools are based in more rural areas where the schools have never have any foreign teachers. In most probability, you will be the first foreign teacher for the children.

-          Your main role is to teach conversational English, so you can be fairly creative and have fun doing this. Current volunteers often use songs and games to aid them in their teaching, which is great fun for you and your students! The students are very keen to learn and enjoy having foreign teachers at the school.

COMMUNITY CONTEXT

Inburi is a small village in rural Thailand. The closest urban area is 2 km away.

VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS

Formal Requirements

      -    Minimum age 18 years

      -    Minimum period of participation is 2 months

      -    Hold a 3-month Visa when you come to Thailand

      -    The participant should be willing to teach minimum 20   hours of English

      -    The participant is psychologically fit

      -     Appropriate dress code

-          Intermediate level of English

-          Interest in education and cultural diversity

-          Motivated to spend a consequent amount of time with children

-          Reliable and self – responsible

-          Able/willing to live in a collective setting

-          Ready to adapt to simple living conditions

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the school you will be expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner. These details are covered in the training program. In particular, your dress standard and your professionalism in regard to attendance and duties will be very important in the role.

NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS IN
PROJECT

Depending on the number of applications/maximum four for the same project.

HOST SITUATION

Accommodation is provided in a collective setting. Volunteer will share his/her room and the other facilities with other volunteers and the MLTV coordinator/s. Facilities are simple and Thai style (no hot water, no internet, no telephone, no washing machine). Volunteers manage the daily chores (including cooking).

ARRIVAL

Volunteers are expected to arrive at the Bangkok International airport and should inform their arrival information at least 2 week in advance.

NAME OF PROJECT

Inbur Village – Social

LOCATION

Inburi, Singburi Province, Central of Thailand

COUNTRY

Thailand

THEME OR TYPE OF PROJECT

 Social, children and youth

AIMS  OF THE PROJECT

-          To support the families in taking care of the children

-          To provide non formal education solutions

-          To provide entertainment to the children/youth

-          To stimulate intercultural learning

PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES

-       All participants will take part in our standard Introduction week and a 1 week Teacher Training Program. The Teacher training program is aimed at helping participants become confident teachers and will give an opportunity to learn about the culture, customs, and an introduction to the Thai language and take part in some excursions. We do not expect all participants to be or to become teachers. The training will be focused on how to manage a class, what to teach and how to behave yourself in a classroom.

-       In the first 2 weeks, you will get to know:

            1.The General introduction of Culture, language and the surrounding: Thai Culture/culture difference analysis, survival Thai lessons, chances to get to know local people.

           2. Thai Culture: Experience the normal local life --- learn how to cook Thai food, understand more about the Thai school systems, Students psychology and some excursions ---and visits to the nearby towns/ villages.

          3. Teaching Techniques: You will learn more about how to teach the students both theoretically and practically: Classroom management, teaching planning, textbook analysis etc., observe the classes of your peers and some experienced teachers and practice by teaching your peers and also in some local schools. Project’s activities are following:

-          Youth club

-          Entertainment activities

-          Sport activities and tournaments

-          Non formal education work shops

-          General assistance to children after school hours

COMMUNITY CONTEXT

Inburi is a small village in rural Thailand. The closest urban area is 2 km away.

VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS

-          Intermediate level of English

-          Interest in education, sport and cultural diversity

-          Practice or/and knowledge of sport activities

-          Motivated to spend a consequent amount of time with children

-          Reliable and self – responsible

-          Able/willing to live in a collective setting

-          Ready to adapt to simple living conditions

VOLUNTEER’S TASKS

-          To organise, promote and manage activities in the framework of Youth club

-          To organise, promote and manage sport activities and tournaments

-          To support the development and the management of a PSF library

-          To organise games and entertaining activities for children

-          To contribute to the overall project

NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS IN
PROJECT

Depending on the number of applications/maximum four for the same project.

HOST SITUATION

Accommodation is provided in a collective setting. Volunteer will share his/her room and the other facilities with other volunteers and the MLTV coordinator/s. Facilities are simple and Thai style (no hot water, no internet, no telephone, no washing machine). Volunteers manage the daily chores (including cooking).

ARRIVAL

Volunteers are expected to arrive at the Bangkok International airport and should inform their arrival information at least 2 week in advance.