Description

Come to Thailand and discover why white sand plus clear blue sea is the recipe for true happiness. There is nothing quite like quality beach time to lift your spirits and rejuvenate your weary core. For the first two weeks you will be teaching English to a dedicated class of giggling, eager young students. After class there will be plenty of time for hammocks, swimming and enjoying the fabulous weather. Your next two weeks are a complete jungle and beach adventure. First you will set off tubing down rivers to see wildlife and waterfalls and then spend the night in a real tree house! Add canoeing, a bat cave and boat trip through the jungle to the list and you have yourself one incredible holiday. And don't forget your week on the stunning beaches of Koh Samui to recuperate from all your crazy Thai adventures. You will finish off the trip with a day in Bangkok where you can get in all your last minute sight-seeing, shopping and gorging to appease the constant cravings brought on by your newfound Thai food addiction.

Thailand has a proud history of never having been colonized by the West and as a result has maintained her own distinct language, culture and tradition. The government did not focus on English language in the past but has recently acknowledged its value in terms of international development. Many schools are keen to employ native English speakers but can not afford to employ good paid staff. You will find that students are very keen to learn. In many schools children do not actually get the chance to practice day to day conversation.

Highlights

* Tubing down the Klong Sok River
* Sleeping in a tree house
* Swimming through a bat cave
* Night safari through the rainforest to catch all the nocturnal creatures in the act!
* Teaching English to eager children
* Exploring stunning Koh Samui

Travel Types

• Tours
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Safari
• RainForest Tours
• Volunteering
• Heritage Tourism
• Native Culture Studies
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Scuba

Qualifications

Anyone with a real love of beaches and a desire to see some of the best that Thailand has to offer. For the teaching element you should have a love of children and be prepared to fully immerse yourself in the project. You should to be confident, resourceful and love a challenge. You should also be prepared to help out with a range of activities!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2,199.00 for 4 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Shared room in guesthouse, tree house and beach resort
* Food: Meals included as per itinerary
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Airport Drop-off: Return airport transfer included.
* Training: In-country orientation and Online TEFL course
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 - 80

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

i-to-i Volunteering's Mission Statement

i-to-i Volunteering provides unique opportunities for you to travel, work and volunteer abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 16 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations. With over 130 projects on 4 continents, across 22 countries you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching English, community development, conservation, home building, and working with animals.

Year Founded

1994