Description

Teach English to Primary school children on the stunning and fun tropical island of Koh Phangan, off the South East coast of Thailand.

* About the Schools

We work with 9 schools on the island of Koh Phangan. They are all Thai government primary schools with children aged from 4-12 years old. Schools range in size from 50-300 students.

When you arrive on Koh Phangan we will settle you into your beach bungalow and do an island tour before giving you a full introduction to your school.

* A Typical Week

A normal week will have around 10 hours of English lessons from Monday to Thursday. When you include the planning and preparation time as well, this is plenty, although you can get more involved if you would like to. You may teach on your own or in a pair with another volunteer.

Your role is to focus on improving speaking and listening skills and building the children's confidence to communicate with foreigners. This means lots of fun and interaction, including games, art, songs (the Thais love karaoke!) and any other creative activities that get the kids using English.

The school day starts at 8.30am and finishes at 3.30pm. You are not expected to be in school when you are not teaching but you are expected to ensure that you plan and deliver good quality lessons.

You will have plenty of free time after work and long weekends to explore the local area.

Highlights

Lifestyle on the Island of Koh Phangan:

The island is a dramatic mix of dense jungle and hilly terrain in its interior and granite outcrops and sandy beaches along the coast.

You will have your own Thai beach bungalow right on the beach, with restaurants and other facilities nearby.

With your long weekends you will be free to explore the island or, if you fancy a change, take a ferry over to one of the other islands. As well as stunning beaches, there is great snorkeling and diving, and jungle and temples to explore inland. The island is a popular traveler destination and there is a lively social scene with many bars and restaurants and of course the infamous full moon party!

Qualifications

Volunteers often worry that their English may not be good enough or that they don't know how to be a teacher. This is not a problem, full support is provided and we can assure you that your skills are very valuable. There is no need to have any previous teaching experience, just enthusiasm, energy and a love of working with children.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

4 weeks: GBP 899, 6 weeks: GBP 1099, 8 weeks: GBP 1299, extra weeks: GBP 20

Program Fees Include:

- A comprehensive information booklet
- Travel advice and assistance
- Being met on arrival at Koh Samui airport (or overnight train ticket from Bangkok provided)
- 2 day Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) training course and certificate
- Thai SIM card for your mobile phone
- PoD polo t-shirt
- Introductions to your school, timetable and syllabus
- Thai language and culture training
- Accommodation for 1 month on Koh Phangan in your own beach bungalow
- Daily transport (by private taxi) to and from your school
- Activities
* Koh Phangan island tour
* Snorkeling trip to Koh Tao
* Night food market visit
- Full support, help and advice from our local staff

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Normally 2-4 (up to 8)

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Personal Overseas Development (PoD)'s Mission Statement

PoD is a leading non-profit organization arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world. Established in 2001, our aim is to support ongoing projects with our partners in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam by providing passionate and committed volunteers. We work with long term projects that we know personally and where there is genuine benefit to local communities. A placement with PoD will not only develop volunteer's skills and confidence, get them out of their comfort zone and exploring incredible parts of the world but also the ability make a genuine difference. We currently offer gap year, career break, working holiday, volunteer projects and school expeditions from 1 week to 6 months with year round departures. We offer a personal and professional service drawing on years of experience from staff in the UK and overseas. Volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects including: caring for elephants and wild animals; joining an Amazon jungle conservation project; scuba diving and marine conservation; community building projects; volunteering at orphanages and care homes; teaching English and running summer English camps. PoD believes in providing challenging, safe and fun experiences for individuals and groups to enjoy. We are passionate about giving volunteers of all ages the opportunity to use their energy, enthusiasm and personality where it counts.

Year Founded

2001