InterCultural and Language
RPG 65 school - Phatthalung

Duration: 1 to 12 months (Starts on the 1st of every month)

Arrival Terminal: Hat Yai International Airport (Please refer to your acceptance email for specific arrival instructions, as the orientation meeting location varies by month).

Project Background

Rajaprajanugroh 65 Phattalung School, located in Phatthalung Province in Southern Thailand, operates under the welfare education system to provide free, comprehensive education, meals, and board for underprivileged children. The school supports students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds, including those affected by social hardships, family disruptions, and economic vulnerabilities across the region. 

Serving students from primary through upper secondary education, the school is dedicated to bridging educational gaps and offering a safe, nurturing learning environment. Located in a region with rich local traditions and cultural diversity, Rajaprajanugroh 65 School plays a pivotal role in equipping youth with practical life skills, functional literacy, and moral grounding to help them break cycles of hardship and build sustainable futures. 

Aims of the Project

The InterCultural and Language Project at Rajaprajanugroh 65 Phattalung School aims to develop students' language capabilities, cross-cultural competence, and practical communication skills through immersive, interactive learning. Designed specifically to meet the needs of welfare school students, the project seeks to: 

• Enhance Language Proficiency: Provide a safe, dynamic environment where students can practice English and regional/foreign languages through interactive scenarios rather than traditional rote memorization. 

• Foster Cultural Awareness: Expose students to diverse global and regional cultures, encouraging empathy, open-mindedness, and an understanding of multicultural environments.

• Develop Critical Life Skills: Engage learners in problem-solving, teamwork, and decision-making activities embedded within the game mechanics to prepare them for higher education and future career pathways.

• Equalize Educational Opportunities: Bridge the resource gap for rural and underprivileged students by introducing innovative, engaging educational tools that build competitiveness on both local and international levels.

The school serves a specific demographic of children, including:

• Disadvantaged Youth: Students from low-income families, broken homes, or remote rural areas in Phattalung and nearby southern provinces.

• Orphans or "At-Risk" Children: Children who have lost their parents, are under poor parental care, or are at high risk of falling into social issues (such as child neglect, poverty, or labor exploitation).

• Enrollment Size: Like other Rajaprajanugroh schools, Rajaprajanugroh 65 Phattalung School typically hosts several hundred welfare students (ranging from primary to secondary levels) who live on campus as full boarders.

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.