Individual Programs  <  Thailand
Working with Children and Teaching English in Northern Thailand

The host organization was founded in 1990, following a meeting between a few students who wanted to improve social conditions for the less fortunate. This group of students decided to visit various schools and communities and to present theatrical performances addressing social injustice. Since then, the organization was established in Northern Thailand to help ethnic minorities living along the Myanmar and Laos borders. Through artistic activities, the organization tries to mobilize the local population in order to support the homeless and less fortunate in their society.

As a participant, you will work as a volunteer teacher with young children of Akha, in a self-directed learning pre-school centre. The centre is located near the host organization office. The centre's goal is to provide village youth with a space where they can socialize, play and engage in educational activities in order to prepare them for school. Participant responsibilities could also include tasks related to teaching and social work with local ethnic minorities.

Minimum stay : 2 weeks
Maximum stay : 3 months
Age limits : 18 to 66 years old
Registration fee : $555 CAD + tax
Participation fee :
2 weeks : 10 000 Baht ($319 CAD)***
3 weeks : 11 000 Baht ($350CAD)***
4 weeks : 12 000 Baht ($382 CAD)***
Each additional week : + 3000 Baht ($96 CAD)***

Registration deadline: 3 months before the departure date.
What's included: Pre-departure orientation session, lodging, food, support on site.*
Language Requirements: English

Not included:
   · Plane ticket
   · Insurance
   · Passport
   · Vaccinations
   · Personal expenses / souvenirs
   · Visa
   · Exit tax

*** Exchange rate from May 18th, 2010. For the most recent exchange rates, please consult www.desjardins.com

*Our service includes: detailed and personalized support, plane ticket reservation, visa advice, information about vaccines, a pre-departure orientation day, a participant guide to help with the preparation of your trip, and a confirmation from our partner abroad. The placement is guaranteed or you will be one hundred percent reimbursed.

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