Volunteer English Teachers Required

Volunteering in Nong Khai Volunteers are needed at the school to teach daily English classes to the students at various levels, from basic to advanced. Volunteers are expected to commit to a full school term: 26th April – 1st October or 26th October – 1st April. The new school year in the Thai school calendar starts on the first Monday in May with the second term starting on the first Monday in November. Training and orientation sessions will be given prior to the start of each term. Learning English will give our students, who all have a physical disability, a skill that makes them more marketable as valued employees. Prospective employers in Thailand see having English skills as a positive factor—particularly in the ASEAN Economic Community. Volunteers would be expected to teach 200 minutes (each lesson lasts 50 minutes) of English, Monday to Friday. This could be 100 minute classes or 50 minute classes depending on the program. NK-StudentVolunteers would also be expecMore...ted to take an hour or two each day working on lessons. This would include writing a lesson plan each week for each different class taught as well as preparing learning activities to fill the time with English speaking and listening. Students with more advanced skills or after their first term would also be expected to work on writing and reading for comprehension particularly as those apply to their future employment. Volunteers are provided with guidance and materials. Until housing in completed on the campus, volunteers at this time receive free housing at a nearby extended-stay hotel. This is literally across the road from the school and includes a bedroom, bathroom, and living room along with a small back patio. Since meals are eaten with the students, this allows for more interactions with the students while using their new English skills. This will also help build their confidence. Volunteers are also expected to participate in special activities that occur throughout the term. These could include meeting with local dignitaries, having a meal with students at a restaurant, accepting a shipment of wheelchairs, attending a fair for people with disabilities in the community, watching a sporting event, or participating in a holiday. As a volunteer you will be an integral part of the school. Hide

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