Description

This project is unique in Southeast Asia. We are a small, family-run organization and work with a close network of rural schools. Volunteers teach English for 3-4 hours a day, and in return are provided with a host family and many cultural experiences. See our website and volunteer blog for more info and pics.

Though we teach very poor students in the most remote provinces of Thailand, our homestays are quite comfortable. Volunteers get a Western style house, a proper bed, bathroom, and three fine Thai meals a day. You will either live with a Thai family or have your own house in the community. Indeed, one reason Volunthai has been so successful is because the Thais take such good care of their guests.

Unlike other volunteer programs, Volunthai does not pay the schools or host families to take care of you. They're doing it to help their students and because they trust us to choose attractive and likeable volunteers for them. It is important to understand that Volunthai isnt a sophisticated international organization, but simply a close network of schools that we know personally and wish to help.

Highlights

The motto of Volunthai is: "Expect the unexpected". If you are not flexible, patient, or adaptable, you will not enjoy life in rural Thailand.

Qualifications

You may apply if you meet at least six of these seven requirements:

* Have a college degree
* At least eighteen years old
* Have some teaching or volunteer experience
* Dont drink or smoke every day
* Likeable personality and tidy appearance
* Outgoing, creative, and independent
* Willing to adapt to another culture

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

325 for up to one month; 475 for up to two months

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Excursions
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

College graduate, positive attitude, curious about Thai culture, team player, willing to rough it a bit when needed.

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Volunthai: Volunteers for Thailand's Mission Statement

Volunthai is a small non-profit organization dedicated to providing excellent volunteers to rural Thai schools.

Year Founded

2000