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Help the Children Project in Thailand
Location: Thailand: Kanchanaburi
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Rolling dates; two start dates per month
Greenheart Travel
http://www.greenhearttravel.org
746 N. LaSalle Drive Chicago, IL 60654 United States
Call Us
Phone: 888.227.6231
Fax: 312-944-0383
Description
The Children's Village in Thailand has been providing an alternative education community to poor and orphaned children since 1979. The school at the village provides education up to 6th grade, encouraging children to pursue further education at a local high school or in the Informal Education Program. As a volunteer at this project in Thailand your ultimate goal will be to instill confidence in these children and provide an encouraging and positive environment that will allow them to overcome challenges and seize opportunities for a bright future.
Highlights
Volunteer Activities
* Creating lessons plans for the school
* Teaching English
* Organizing games and activities for educational purposes
* Preparing and cleaning up for meals
* Working in the garden that feeds the village
* Other tasks necessary for daily life in the village
Qualifications
Volunteers must have excellent spoken and written English, be 18 years of age or older, love working with children, and must be flexible and sensitive to cultural differences.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
4 weeks: USD 1,290
Cost Include Description:
* Airport pick up
* Accommodation on site in shared dorm-like housing
* 3 meals per day
* Orientation pre-departure and upon arrival
* Medical insurance for the duration of your program
* 24-hour emergency support and general program support
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- childcare/children
- teaching
This Program is open to
American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi, South African Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Dormitory
- Guest House
Participants Travel to Thailand
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement
Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.
Year Founded
1985
