Program Specifics
English Teaching Volunteer Program
Placement: In coordination with the Stratton ABC Foundation, which is a home and activities center for underprivileged children from Northern Thai provinces, Cultural Canvas Thailand is placing volunteers in local elementary schools to assist the Thai teachers in delivering English language instruction to children ages 9 - 12. We are currently placing volunteers in two schools in Chiang Mai.
Aside from the daily work in the classroom, English teaching assistants will also help to manage the school's English language website via the Thai Schools English Online Learning network (www.thaischoolsenglish.org). John Cope, Founder and Director of Stratton ABC, has just launched this new interactive English language website, which acts as a virtual classroom environment allowing students to develop and practice their English language skills online. The website is powered by an open source learning tool called the Moodle Learning Center (MLC), which enables teachers to plan their lessons and post them to their school's online community. Students can then log in, complete the required assignment and submit their work. All partner schools have their own online network, which they use as a tool to teach English to their students, share educational information and learning material with other partner schools, and give children outside the school system an easily accessible online facility to improve their English language skills.
The English Teaching Assistant will not only perform all the duties required of them by their corresponding school and classroom teacher, but they will also act as the liaison between Stratton ABC and the partner school. Therefore, volunteers should understand and support the mission and philosophy held by the Foundation to help promote English Language learning and use in the rural communities of Northern Thailand, in accordance with the Foundation's aim to create better future opportunities for these kids.
Minimum Duration: 3 weeks
The Program Fee Includes: Registration fees, donation to the host organization, pre-trip orientation materials, travel health insurance, in-country orientation and city tour, in-country transportation to and from placement, accommodation, food, Thai language training, in-country staff support, and 24-hour emergency assistance.
Donation to Host Organization:
If you are accepted as a volunteer by one of our partner organizations, $100 from the program fee is contributed toward your project.
Pre-trip Orientation:
Upon receiving your application and deposit, we will send to you the Canvas Orientation Kit, containing all the necessary paperwork to entirely prepare you for your trip.
The orientation kit includes information on the issue pertaining to your project. It also includes a recommended reading list and information on Thailand , culture and customs.
In-country Orientation:
Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, whether by bus, plane or train, a Cultural Canvas Thailand staff member will be waiting to transport you to the Cultural Canvas Thailand headquarters where you will have an orientation. This will prepare you further for your chosen project and give you a chance to meet our staff and other volunteers. Wad, our In-Country Director, will make sure that you have a grasp on Chiang Mai by taking you around the city and helping you to get acquainted with Thai culture and the Home-Base.
Thai Language Training:
Cultural Canvas Thailand provides three hours of Thai language training in the first week of your volunteer placement. If you would like to study further, you can arrange to do so with our Thai teacher. Additional hours are not covered the by CCT program fee.
Accommodation:
You will be housed in the Cultural Canvas Thailand home-base conveniently located in the old city center. Here all of your basic needs are taken care of, including lodgings, meals, telephone and transportation. The home-base is located in a safe, conveniently situated neighborhood. It is a clean Thai-style accommodation with shared occupancy rooms.
Food:
Our in-house cook will provide two delicious, home-cooked Thai meals per day six days per week. A light breakfast is always available with cereal, fruit, toast, coffee, and tea. On Sundays, volunteers can cook for themselves at the Home-Base or grab a bite to eat in one of the many near-by markets or restaurants. Please let us know any specific dietary restrictions in advance so that all of your needs can be taken care of.
Transportation:
Upon arrival and departure, Cultural Canvas Thailand will provide transportation between the CCT volunteer house and the airport, train station, bus station, etc. Cultural Canvas also provides daily transportation to and from your placement.
Support and Safety:
The Cultural Canvas Thailand home-base is in a secure location with staff available 24-hours a day. Here you can receive international calls and internet access is within walking distance.
In case of emergency, friends and family can call the home-base or use our convenient U.S. 24-hour hotline.
In case of injury you will be admitted to one of Chiang Mai’s high-quality, private hospitals.
We provide comprehensive medical insurance and emergency evacuation assistance.
2012 Start Dates
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* Please Note: Program Fees are listed for the minimum duration of this program; program extensions are available for $225.00/week
Application Process:
Are you up to the task? Then complete the online application form. Use our secure online payment process to make your $300 deposit.
The application and deposit should be received 90 days prior to the commencement of your chosen project. For late applications, please inquire regarding availability, as exceptions can be made.
Full payment must be received 30 days prior to the commencement of your project in order to allow us enough time to provide you with the proper insurance and project placement.
Read about our other volunteer placements:
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- » Hill Tribe Assistance
- » Burmese Education
- » Care for Street Dogs
- » Cerebral Palsy Assistance
- » Assisting children affected by HIV/AIDS
- » Empowerment of Single Mothers
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