|
Teach English at a Buddhist Temple
Thailand Volunteer Placement
Options
- Full-time volunteer
- Internship
- Part-time volunteer
- Volunteer Only
There are 30,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand, where monks live and study. These temples (known as "Wats") are both religious and social centers, receiving funding through donations and the generosity of the monks themselves. Most of Buddhist temples in Thailand run schools (primary or secondary) which offer educational opportunities for local children. These schools are located in the same complex (compound) where Buddhist temples are located.
Volunteers will teach 5 days a week, Monday-Friday, focusing on conversational English by telling stories, playing games, and performing plays. You should also focus on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Participants will have the assistance of school supervisors to develop lesson plans. In addition, volunteers will arrange sports games and extra-curricular activities, to further engage the students.
Work Schedule: 30-40 hours/week
Location of Placements: Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Lodging: Host family
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Minimum commitment: 2 weeks.
- Minimum Thai level: Advanced
- Passion for teaching.
Important Things to Consider:
- Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
- During the language portion, volunteers will receive restaurant vouchers, instead of meals at the residence.
- This placement does not involve teaching the monks.
Other Comments:
The maximum number of volunteers that this organization accepts is 3-5.
(note: that we don’t know if positions are available until you apply).
Please be advised programs begin every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Program Fees:
click here to return to Thailand Summary page with program fees
|
|
