Description

Ban Vieng Ping is northern Thailand's largest orphanage. ELI volunteers work with the youngest children in one of these rooms: 0-2 year olds, 2-3 year olds and 3-5 year olds. Volunteers can choose between remaining in one of these sections of the orphanage for their entire length of service and switching from week to week. The orphanage is well-run but underfunded, so donations of books, crayons, and field trips (just a few kids at a time) are greatly appreciated. This program has been discounted as they really need volunteers!

Highlights

Orientation includes a city tour, language class, visit from a Thai travel nurse, assistance in setting up a Thai cell phone, and a chance to meet all the other new ELIers! There are set start dates for the group orientations, please visit our website.

At the orphanage ELI volunteers lead educational activities and games, nurture and mentor children who normally do not receive very much one-on-one attention, even fix toys and paint murals to improve the environment. Volunteers have evenings and weekends free to explore Chiang Mai and its Buddhist temples, take Thai cooking or massage classes, visit Laos...There are endless things to see and do!

It is best if volunteers arrive on a date below before 8pm, so orientation can take place over the weekend and volunteers can start their program bright and early on Monday.

Please inquire for specific start dates.

Qualifications

This is a lively program that is a good fit for volunteers who are upbeat and patient. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2 weeks start at only USD 595+application fee

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range

18-81

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001