MLTV1506  InterCutural and Language (ICL)  - Chonburi

Background

The collaborative with Agri-Nature Foundation, the learning center of the King sufficient economy theory on agriculture and nature living. The foundation organize the non-formal education school together with nature living, produce their own organic food and education.

Give primary Thai students have the big chance to communication with the foreigner. Destroy shyness from them and let them used to foreigner even now not only English is important to be in the world. Education camp is the most wanted from Thai people when thinking of cultural diversity. After many camps have done in the primary schools. The students are getting use to with the foreigners and some dare to speak out. We need to keep continuing their chance to meet and share with international volunteers as their improvement. We hope one day the students from the rural area will have more confident to speak English and face to foreigners, also more understanding in cultural diversity similar as the students in the big city. No more knowledge gap!

Working

Volunteers are expecting to work as English teachers in the non-formal education school (Phothaley Mahawitchalai School). They can preparing their lesson by themselves but the teacher at the school can give the advice. Others activities that volunteer can do with the student.

·         Organic Farm, rice field and agriculture product.

·         Clay House

·         Nature livestock.

·         All program have Thai students learn and share together with participants for the culture exchange.

Location Phothaley Mahawitchalai School Maab Aung Agri-Nature Learning Center, Chonburi province

Chonburi, Bangkok’s nearest seaside town, is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from the capital. The area boasts abundant natural resources, which are highlighted by delightful beaches, local traditions, regional delicacies, and fresh seafood.

http://www.tourismthailand.org/Where-to-Go/Chon-Buri

Accommodation and food Volunteer Stay Maab Aung Agri-Nature Learning Center Accomodation, separate male and female, volunteer eat and cook with the student, you are expected to bring your ingredients from your hometown for cultural exchange.

Terminal Suwannaphume International Airport

Leisure Activities Enjoy the nature in Agri-Nature Learning center.

Extra Fee 14,000 Bath per month for 1st months (including project preparation and orientation week) and 12,000 Bath for 2nd, 3rd month after 4th months is 10,000 Bath per month.

Special Remarks Love to play with kids and please bring some teaching material such as book, kids’ education game, stationary, etc. from your country, it will be the good way for culture exchange and made students having more motivation.

Note VSA provide Home Stay or Host Family for volunteer who has short travel period before or after workcamp or MLTV project. This is an opportunity for volunteer to exchange with ordinary Thai for few days.http://www.volunteerspirit.or.th/International-Volunteer/home-stay-in-thailand