Description

As a volunteer on this project you will be working in elementary schools in the center of Trat. You may be assigned to one or multiple schools. Most of these schools have a dedicated computer room with about thirty computers running on Windows 7. Computer lessons are part of the school's curriculum and classes will be led by a Thai teacher. Your job will mainly be to assist individual students with their assignments. Most Thai IT teachers are overrun with work so they greatly appreciate help from volunteers.

Highlights

You don't have to be a computer expert to volunteer on this program! Any college student who uses a computer to do their college work will have sufficient skills. You may also use any skills you have to help maintain the general functionality of computers in the labs of the schools. During your classes you will receive help from the Thai teacher, especially if you encounter any language barriers. In general however, you will be surprised by how much you can teach in English since most students are very keen to learn.

Qualifications

Minimum Age: 17
Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
Suitable for Families: Yes
Suitable for Groups: Yes
Language Requirement: English
Arrival Dates: Every Other Friday

Dress Code: Teachers in Thailand take pride in their dress and look very professional. When in the school environment, volunteers should dress smart/business casual.

Materials to bring: If you have any education software or materials that may help with teaching students how to type English and practice computer skills, please feel free to bring them along to your class.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2 weeks for 645 USD, 95 USD Each Additional Week

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Medical insurance
• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Organizing your Volunteer Placement
* Accommodation (uVolunteer Dormitory)
* Meals
* Free Internet Access
* Airport Pickup Service
* Travel Insurance
* Orientation and City Tour (in-country)
* 24/7 in-country Support
* Social Activities
* Letter of Completion

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Academic Reinforcement
• Adult Education
• Computer Training
• Economic Development
• Teaching
• Youth Development

Typical Volunteer

We accept volunteers from any country! However, the majority of our participants are from the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, New Zealand and Australia, and we would love to see more nationalities represented. Our program caters to individuals, families, groups, colleges, local organizations and makes great service trips for spring breaks, alternative vacations, studying abroad, gap years, career breaks or for those just wanting a break from the rat race.

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide and Asian Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-3 Weeks weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

uVolunteer's Mission Statement

Making the dream to volunteer abroad accessible to all. We make volunteering abroad accessible because:

• We are Specialists in the 3 Best Volunteering Destinations;
• We are Affordable
• We are Locally Located
• We are able to Customize our Programs
• We have Designed our Programs with You in Mind
  
  We are: Experts, Affordable, Knowledgeable, Flexible and Understand Cultural Exchange. We share your dream to travel and volunteer abroad.

Year Founded

2006