Volunteer Teaching to Communities in Krabi, Thailand

  Thailand

Krabi,  Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Please visit the GVI website for upcoming start date.

Description: Join this teaching program located in the Krabi Province of Thailand and immerse yourself in the local community. As a volunteer you will be teaching adults aged 15-80 while you are training to become a qualified TEFL teacher. You can join this program from 2 to 10 weeks, staying longer means you can gain extra teaching experience at the local community center or local schools, and benefit from the support of GVI's on-site staff and teacher trainers. During your time on the project you will also have optional opportunities for cultural and adventure side trips to help you explore and experience the most of this exciting region. GVI offers a job placement service to all GVI TEFL graduates, to help you find placements in local communities around the world or paid positions in the TEFL Industry. GVI is listed as an Institutional Member of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) and is a Member the College of Teachers (CoT).

* How this program makes a difference:

Ao Luk is located in the south of Thailand in small, traditional Thai town. This GVI project focuses on building local capacity by providing English language and environmental education to the local people. In Ao Luk, GVI works closely with a number of local organizations and attendance of GVI's English lessons is fully credited towards graduation from one of the area's recognized education centers.

Highlights:
* Participate in a 50-hour or 100-hour TEFL course
* Immerse yourself in a Thai community
* Experience this beautiful tropical paradise
* Live and work alongside local people
* Experiencing the culture
* Assist in adult education
* Participate in environmental awareness programs
* Learn how to cook a number of tasty Thai dishes
* Exciting trip to Wat Tham Seua
* See a forest monastery
* Visit beaches in your free time

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: From $990 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998