Description

Looking for volunteers to teach English at elementary and high schools in Nakhon Phanom Province. Volunteers will live in teacher housing or with a host family. Living allowances will be provided. Departs early October of each year. Program cost is USD 4,990.

Highlights

Many people know Thailand for its beautiful beaches or Bangkok's temples and shopping on Khao San Road, but few people have ventured off the beaten trail to the more rural areas of Thailand. Whereas in the tourist destinations, many people speak English and have a global perspective, people in the rural eastern part of Thailand have rarely seen foreigners, let alone had a chance to speak English with a native speaker. Students in the eastern Isan area have difficulty competing with the more privileged students in the cities for enrollment in universities or for jobs.

Qualifications

Bachelors
* Must be fluent in English
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Interest in international education and development

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 4,990

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• International travel
• Registration fees

Salary/Pay

A small living allowance will be provided to all volunteers.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Development
• Teaching
• Volunteering
• Youth Development

Typical Volunteer

WorldTeach volunteers come from diverse backgrounds throughout the U.S. and abroad. Volunteers can be recent college graduates, current college students (for summer programs), working professionals, married couples, retirees, or anyone else committed to international service and education. While no teaching or foreign language experience is required, volunteers should be flexible and ready to deal with the often unpredictable nature of living and working in a developing country.

Age Range

over 18

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand.

Year Founded

1986