InterCultural and Language
RPG 33 Lopburi school

Project Background

Rajaprajanugroh 33 Lopburi School, located in Lopburi Province in Central Thailand, is a boarding school under the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation under Royal Patronage. It is a welfare education institution where children can study and live free of charge. The school provides education, food, and accommodation for children facing social difficulties, such as those who have lost parents or guardians or face severe family economic hardship.

The school currently serves approximately 500 students, ranging from kindergarten (ages 4–5) through secondary education (Grade 12), while also offering vocational certificate programs. The student body is comprised of disadvantaged youth, including children from rural areas and vulnerable communities across the region.

Demographics Served

• Disadvantaged Youth: Students from low-income families, broken homes, or remote rural areas in Lopburi and surrounding central provinces.

• Orphans or "At-Risk" Children: Children who have lost their parents, are under poor parental care, or face high risks of social vulnerabilities.

• Enrollment Size: Like other Rajaprajanugroh institutions, Rajaprajanugroh 33 Lopburi School hosts roughly 500 welfare students across primary, secondary, and vocational levels who live on campus as full boarders.

Aims of the School

• Holistic & Moral Development: To nurture students into morally grounded individuals equipped with the knowledge and character to reach their full potential.

• Academic & Practical Competitiveness: To strengthen foundational knowledge, improving students' quality of life and future academic or vocational competitiveness.

• Life Skills & Global Awareness: To foster essential life skills for personal well-being, social responsibility, and cultural awareness at both local and global levels.

• Career Readiness & Vocational Training: To build practical skills and vocational capacities, empowering students to secure sustainable livelihoods and break cycles of poverty.

Volunteer's Role and tasks 

Volunteers will serve as intercultural facilitators and language supporters in the school community. Their main role is to help students practice English in a practical, enjoyable way while sharing their own cultures. Volunteers are not expected to replace professional teachers but to complement classroom learning through creative and interactive approaches.

Planned Tasks

• English Language Support: Assist teachers in English lessons by focusing on communication and conversational practice.

• Intercultural Activities: Organize games, storytelling, songs, and cultural workshops to broaden students’ global perspectives.

• Extracurricular Engagement: Support activities such as sports, arts, music, and school events where English can be naturally practiced

• Learning Materials: Help create simple teaching aids, worksheets, or digital content to support lessons.

• Vocational & Life Skills: For students in the vocational program, volunteers may contribute by sharing practical skills or simple professional communication in English.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30 (school hours).

  • Morning: Assist in classroom English activities and intercultural learning sessions.

  • Afternoon: Support extracurricular programs, group activities, and tutoring sessions.

• Weekends are free for volunteers to rest, explore local culture, or join community activities

Accommodation & Food 

Volunteers will stay at the school accommodation provided on campus. Rooms are simple but comfortable, equipped with basic furniture and shared facilities. Staying directly within the school grounds allows volunteers to remain close to the students and easily integrate into daily school and boarding life.

Meals are provided at the school canteen, offering local Thai food three times a day. This arrangement ensures convenience while giving volunteers the opportunity to experience authentic southern Thai cuisine as part of their cultural immersion.

Wi-Fi internet access is available within the school grounds, allowing volunteers to easily stay connected with family, friends, and project coordinators.