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Southeast Asia Mini Gap Year

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Program Overview

Immerse yourself in the local cultures of both Thailand and Cambodia while making a positive impact on the lives of marginalized communities!

As a teaching volunteer in Thailand, you will engage with children and young students, implementing innovative teaching methods to enhance their English skills and also understand the Thai education system at the same time. In Cambodia, you will work as a building and gardening volunteer, where you will lead sustainable farming and construction efforts. You will collaborate with local organizations and plant crops, tend to gardens, and construct classrooms and community buildings.

Eligibility requirements:
- Must be in good physical and mental health
- At least 18 years old during travel
- Have a fluent understanding of English
- Have a clean background check if working with minors

Develop essential skills such as cross-cultural communication, adaptability, and empathy throughout this three-month program. Visit our website or inquire today for complete details about this gap year program in Southeast Asia!

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Program Highlights

Empower young locals by teaching English in Hua Hin Island communities.
Assist in building community structures for Cambodian local communities.
Explore Thailand and visit the Khao Tekiab, a mountain at the end of the beach with a temple on top.
Experience Hua Hin's charm—bask, snorkel, and swim at its golden beaches.
Embark on an enchanting adventure through the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat Temple Complex.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Training
Required Equipment

Program Details

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Locations

  • Hua Hin, Thailand
  • Siem Reap, Cambodia

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • Brazilian
  • British
  • British Virgin Islander
  • Canadian
  • Chinese
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • Emirati
  • English
  • European
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Greenlandic
  • Hawaiian
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Luxembourg
  • Manx
  • Marshallese
  • Mauritian
  • Micronesian
  • Moroccan
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Qatari
  • Russian
  • Saint Helenian
  • Saint Lucian
  • Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
  • Sammarinese
  • Saudi Arabian
  • Scottish
  • Serbian; Montenegrin
  • Seychelles
  • Singaporean
  • St. Barts
  • Swedish
  • Swiss
  • The Vatican
  • Turkish
  • Virgin Islander
  • Welsh
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Other

Age Requirement

18-30

Duration

  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • During College
  • Post High School

Starts At

$300-600

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Madison OSpain · January 2024

Truly immersed experience

My experience with this organization was life-changing! The staff and my host family went above and beyond to make me comfortable and give me a truly immersed experience. Additionally, I got hands-on clinical experience that I could not have gotten in the United States.

Brenda HUnited States · January 2024

An Amazing Journey

It was an amazing experience and I have come away with a profound respect for the country and people I volunteered with. Every interaction, whether in the community or during my service, became a lesson in cultural exchange and shared humanity.

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What will I do in the Southeast Asia Gap Year program?

You will start as a volunteer teacher in Hua Hin Island in Thailand, developing teaching methods, providing classroom assistance, and offering one-on-one support to the teachers. Afterward, you will assist with agricultural projects and support construction programs while volunteering in Cambodia.

What is the construction and garden volunteer work in Cambodia?

Volunteers will help local NGOs in Cambodia with various labor tasks like building construction, gardening, and agriculture. Some tasks will include gardening, planting, and weeding. Additional support is also needed for the construction of local structures with the help of local organizations.

What to expect in Southeast Asia?

Both Thailand and Cambodia are tropical countries with 2 seasons—wet and dry. It's the best place to visit lush beaches and islands!

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