Language classes for children and youths in a rural area in South Thailand

  Thailand

• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Hat Yai

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: May 17 - June 1, 2008

Description: The Phattalung projects are part of the campaign for stimulating rural development with the support of International Voluntary Service. We believe that the impact of the international volunteers in rural communities is an important stimulus to open minds and reduce prejudices. We work a lot with rural schools to transmit these values to the children.

Project dates:
May 17 - June 1, 2008
November 15 - November 30, 2008

The volunteers will give English language lessons to the children of the primary and secondary school of the Banphud village, close to Phattalung city. They also might organise handicraft and artistic workshops after-school for the kids and teenagers of the community.

Leisure time: Leisure time will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the group leader. The region is full of nice places to visit during the free time.

Location: Phatthalung Province, South of Thailand. Banphud village is about 40 km from Phattalung city, itself being at about 1150 km south from Bangkok and about 150 km north of Hat Yai city. The surrounding nature is especially beautiful.

There is an extra fee of 6,500 Thai Baht (about $170 US) for participation in this project, intended to support the local host.

Highlights: The volunteers will be introduced to non-formal education principals and intercultural group dynamics during the project.

Qualifications: A good level of English and the will to teach it to kids is necessary.

Cost in US$: $290 US

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement: CADIP is an independent, non-governmental, non-religious, not-for-profit Canadian organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Through various youth initiatives, Cadip promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: " To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution " To strengthen the international contacts among young people " To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings " To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world " To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills " To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning " To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.