Volunteer Teaching in Thailand

You will arrive on Sunday and be transferred Hua Hin after brunch, where you will get to see you accommodation.

Weekly Schedule

Monday to Wednesday

Kaeng Krachan

• Breakfast
• Transfer to Kaeng Krachan
• Morning ritual at the school with the children (singing the national anthem)
• English teaching
• Break
• English teaching
• Assist in the canteen to prepare lunch for the children
• Lunch at the school
• Free time
• Possible opportunity for helping local entrepreneurs or painting & other fun activities/games with the children
  Dinner

Thursday

• Kaeng Krachan
• Breakfast
• Morning ritual at the school with the children (singing the national anthem)
• Visit a nearby waterfall
• Lunch at the school
• Karen traditional weave bag, decorate their own bag with beads
• Free time
• Possible opportunity for helping local entrepreneurs or painting & other fun activities/games with the children
• Dinner

Friday

• Hua Hin
• Breakfast at the school
• Morning ritual at the school (singing the national anthem)
• Teaching
• Break
• Teaching
• Assist in the canteen to prepare lunch for the children
• Lunch at the school
• Head back to Hua Hin
• Explore the coastal city of Hua Hin, have dinner and spend the night there

Please note:

This schedule can be changed depending on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

From mid-March to mid-May and all of October when schools are closed you will stay in Hua Hin and we will provide English camps for the local children.

Evenings and Weekends

After a day of creative exploits, you can choose to explore the area or head further afield on the weekends. Many of our volunteers enjoy mixing with their new volunteer friends through the week and travel further afield at the weekends!

Kaeng Krachan is the largest National Park in Thailand and consists of jungle, mountains, hills, lakes, waterfalls and rivers. Our accommodation is set on the school compound of a Karen Tribe village inside the park, approximately 65 km from Hua Hin – and 5 hours from Bangkok.

About the Accommodation

During your stay as a Volunteer Teacher for the Hua Hin Karen Tribe, you will be staying inside a Karen Tribe Village house with basic facilities. Here, you can immerse yourself Karen culture and get to know the locals and their customs.  at this unique site. Within the house, you have free Wifi in communal areas, and the rooms are shared with up to 4 people on a single-gender basis.

Food Arrangements

Three meals will be provided each day at the accommodation. These are typically Thai-style consisting of, Rice, noodles, vegetables, and meat. Vegetarian options are also available.

Facilities

There is a local shop inside the village where participants can buy their necessities. However, there is no ATM available. Although you don’t need much money at all during your stay in the village, please make sure to bring some cash with you to fulfill your own needs whenever necessary.

Activities & Events

Throughout the week, we will take you to a local market, visit beautiful natural sceneries and a waterfall. There is also a river nearby where the local Karen children love to take a dive in. You are free to join the fun at any time or walk around to enjoy one of the most beautiful and untouched areas of Thailand.

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