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Despite growth in international trade and ever increasing tourist arrivals in the country, many Thais still can’t speak and understand English. The standard of English all over the country is very poor. Trained manpower is still in short supply and even those trained aren’t up to international standards. English however has become very important for ordinary Thais to learn as their career could hinge on their ability to speak and write in English.
Join our Teaching English volunteer program and help ordinary Thais learn English. You’ll find the students eager to learn from a foreign volunteer and generally well behaved.
No teaching experience required. However, we do expect our volunteers to be fluent in English but not necessarily a native English speaker. You should also be flexible and patient and have passion to work with children.
You will teach English to students of primary and lower secondary schools. Every school in Thailand will have their own permanent English teacher. You will assist the teacher initially.
You will work 5 days a week from Monday to Friday and teach according to the official curriculum but you can always teach extra and share stories of your travel and tales of where you come from. You are also encouraged to hold debates and discussions as this can often increase the capacity to comprehend English. In addition to this, you can organize or participate in extra-curricular activities like games and plays.
RCDP will look after your entire needs during your project work. We run a hostel on the outskirts of Bangkok where volunteers will initially stay. The place is in a quite, idyllic village about 30 miles away from central Bangkok. During the volunteering period, volunteers stay with a host family where they will be served typical Thai food three times a day. Our host families have been careful chosen and they will offer our volunteers safe and secure place to stay as well as serve meals prepared hygienically. At least one member of the host family will be able to communicate with you in English and you’ll find them very warm and friendly. Staying with a host family is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about Thai culture and lifestyle. Volunteers joining the project will stay at the orphanage compound with a separate room and share bath room with the host family. You can find the details of the room/food accommodations in the placement sheets. In addition to this, RCDP staff will ensure you’re well looked after by visiting or calling you during your project work to inquire if you’re happy with the project.
The mission of RCDP-Nepal is to encourage international volunteers to contribute in sustainable community development that benefits the underprivileged and extremely poor. By developing the places and the communities, the volunteers are also developing themselves and learning new perspectives and ideas that will ultimately change their lives.
