Description

Bokeo Social Enterprise (BSE), situated in Nam Keung Kao, is offering unique and exciting opportunities to undertake rewarding work in a traditional Northern Lao village!

Volunteers will be placed in a local home-stay, where they will get a more intimate look into the lives of traditional Lao life. Volunteers will also be involved in other activities to help enhance the daily lives of villagers. This may include help in developing cottage industries, documenting and researching various marketing opportunities, and working with local civil and governmental organizations to help develop appropriate development action plans.

Primarily an agro-based, subsistence economy, Nam Keung Kao is home to some 1400 people. Like elsewhere in Laos, employment is scarce, and many people are looking to English-language proficiency as a way out of poverty. English-language instructors are therefore crucial members of the local community, providing critical educational assets that will contribute to the well-being of the villagers' lives.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, do not hesitate to contact the BsE Director for more information!

Highlights

The opportunity to live and work in a village of Northern Laos and to assist the villagers in overcoming their constraints to developing improved incomes and work opportunities.

Three previous volunteers who each devoted one month of their time reported that the experience in Nam Keung Kao was an unforgettable and most rewarding experience. They may be contacted to learn more of their experiences and learning opportunities that they were afforded.

Qualifications

English Language Instructor (V1), Commitment: 3 months minimum

The volunteer/s will provide English-language instruction in classes of various age groups in this small, delightful rural community. Most of the students are local children who are already taking formal English-language coursework, and BSE's classes' supply supplementary training to enhance speaking skills.

Volunteers are expected to be proficient in English reading, writing, and speaking skills. Certification, such as CELTA or TOEFL, or previous experience teaching English, is a plus. Proficiency in Lao is an asset, though not required.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 190 - USD 260 per month

Cost Includes:

• Housing

Program Fees Include:

- Visa: Depending on nationality USD 30-50 for 30 days;
- Local travel USD 50 per month;
- Incidentals USD 20-50 per month;
- Excursion costs USD 30-50 per month;
- Food, village will provide some otherwise USD 60 per month;
- Accommodation will be provided by village foc.

Salary/Pay

Depending on motivation and competencies of spouse there are many broad needs existing in the village that can accomodate highly motivated competent persons.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Those who are young, energetic, willing to live in a Northern Lao village environment, participates in village social and economic activities, and seeks opportunities to discover and learn about Lao culture.

Age Range

18-40

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Bokeo Social Enterprise's Mission Statement

To improve livelihoods, preserve traditional knowledge and skills and bio-diversity.

Year Founded

2008