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Overview of the Project
Many children in Chiang Mai are deprived from getting good English education. Education in Thailand is free and compulsory but the level of English teaching is not sufficient. The students going to primary schools age from 5-12 and aspire to learn English and become able citizens when they grow up. Most of these children also cannot afford to go to expensive private and boarding schools to attain English education.
English is in high demand in Thailand . Many school teachers lack the ability to teach proper English. And the number of good teachers is only handful and most of them also do not speak good English. Chiang Mai teaching English volunteers can use their education, skill, and time making meaningful contributions towards shaping the future of the kids.
Role of a Volunteer
Chiang Mai Volunteers will be involved in various activities and some of them as follows:
• Teach English
• Organize extra curricular activities like games, drawing, music, etc
• Assist the teachers in their English practice
• Teach specific vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
Skills/Qualifications Requirements
Prior teaching experience would be an advantage. However, volunteers without such experiences are also welcome. You may bring any photos (family, friends, and home-town), videos, postcards, magazines from home which will be useful for your work and conversation.
Room/Food/Supervision
Global Crossroad manages food and accommodation for Chiang Mai volunteers. Volunteers can stay either with the host family or in guest house /hostel. Three meals a day will also be served to the volunteers. Volunteer will be well supervised and they will have 24/7 access to the mobile number of coordinators. Our staffs also visit volunteers in each 1-2 week interval as a part of program.
Location Descriptions
The primary schools are located near Chiang Mai city within 1 hour drive. There are more than 300 ancient temples in Chiang Mai. It is the most beautiful city surrounded by hills and mountains, streams, lakes, waterfalls, caves, forests and green fields. Others places of interest include Chiang Mai Zoo, Sankamphheng Industrial Area, Mae Sa Valley, Doi Pui National Park, Tribal Villages, Doi Suthep, Doi Inthanon, etc. Shopping centers, famous night markets, hospitals, Chiang Mai University are in accessible distance.
During weekends and free time, t here are unlimited travel options, impressive Buddhist temples, fantastic scenic views, adventurous rafting, visits to local handicraft outlets, and many more unusual experiences such as buffalo/ elephant ride, trekking, and meeting hill tribes. So go out whenever you are free and enjoy "The Land of Smiles".
A typical day of a volunteer in teaching English Project:
Morning: Go to school and take English classes
Day: Organize sportive activities
Early Evening: Take more classes and return to accommodation and evening time is free
Remarks: This daily itinerary gives the generic picture of daily activities. There can be some changes depending upon the local situation.
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