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100 %
Last replied
22 Apr 2024
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Description
Our school is a private kindergarten with about 250 children age from 2 to 5 years old. It is a family run school with teachers from the villages around. Ban Khwao is a little village located 5 hours drive from Bangkok. The closest city is Chaiyaphum. We have been hosting volunteers for many years. By coming here you'll have plenty of time to enjoy rural lifestyle and learn Thai language.
We would like you to stay minimum 2 weeks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like to have volunteers to teach basic english from monday to friday . Usually between 8:30am to 11:00am then you can enjoy lunch with the teachers and if you wish to spend more time you can help out in the afternoon or you can have free time. Some volunteers also enjoy going for a ride with the kids at the end of the day. Some of them live quite far from the school. You can have access to a computer and wifi.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Accommodation
You would have your own room and you can use the motorcycle to go around. You are welcome to stay with us as long as you wish. Our house is less than 5 minutes drive to the school. Everything in Ban Khwao is a short distance. There is a kitchen also if you wish to cook.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 798938476147
Feedback (26)
6 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julien & Joséphine) for host
Wonderful children, wonderful teachers. We really enjoy the time with all of you. Teacher Tim showed us really good Thaï food, and she was a great host with us, as all her family. Join the children in Chaiyaphum to a dance show was so nice. Thanks for everything.
And Teacher Laddawan (hope it is correct), was so helpful, and lovely to us
You stay… read more
And Teacher Laddawan (hope it is correct), was so helpful, and lovely to us
You stay… read more
25 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (David & Dörthe) for host
We stayed here in Ban Khwao almost two weeks. At first we thank especially our teacher tim, she is a lovely, repectful person, who always took care of us. She showed us a lot of thaifood, we always laughed about the spiciness. Our son loved to play with all the kids in kindergarten and also with the grandchild from Tim, Eric. We had such a… read more
21 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Virginia) for host
I loved my stay with Mom Tim, Amy, and everyone at the kindergarten! They really treat you like family, their warmth makes you feel at home. I had such an amazing cultural exchange with the family and had the best time teaching at the school! The students are so incredibly sweet and I also had the opportunity to bring them back home after school,… read more
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6 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julien & Joséphine) for host
Wonderful children, wonderful teachers. We really enjoy the time with all of you. Teacher Tim showed us really good Thaï food, and she was a great host with us, as all her family. Join the children in Chaiyaphum to a dance show was so nice. Thanks for everything.
And Teacher Laddawan (hope it is correct), was so helpful, and lovely to us
You stay… read more
And Teacher Laddawan (hope it is correct), was so helpful, and lovely to us
You stay… read more
25 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (David & Dörthe) for host
We stayed here in Ban Khwao almost two weeks. At first we thank especially our teacher tim, she is a lovely, repectful person, who always took care of us. She showed us a lot of thaifood, we always laughed about the spiciness. Our son loved to play with all the kids in kindergarten and also with the grandchild from Tim, Eric. We had such a… read more
21 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Virginia) for host
I loved my stay with Mom Tim, Amy, and everyone at the kindergarten! They really treat you like family, their warmth makes you feel at home. I had such an amazing cultural exchange with the family and had the best time teaching at the school! The students are so incredibly sweet and I also had the opportunity to bring them back home after school,… read more
24 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host
This is a wonderful school or kindergarden. I specially like, how they include children with disabilities.
But their full idea resonates with me. Teaching the children awareness and gratitude with mini meditations, 'thank you to my body' and more, as well as the mentioned inclusion that not only the teachers, but also the children practice are… read more
But their full idea resonates with me. Teaching the children awareness and gratitude with mini meditations, 'thank you to my body' and more, as well as the mentioned inclusion that not only the teachers, but also the children practice are… read more
11 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chloe) for host
Feeling so incredibly grateful for the time I spent here. Mum Tim, Amy, the community, and the teachers are so loving, funny, and kind. This was my first time in another country, where I didn't speak the language, and first time teaching! It was difficult at first but once you find how generous and down to earth everyone is, it's amazingly rich.… read more
16 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Excellent experience at the kindergarten. The children are lovely, respectful and cheerful. The other teachers are supportive and helpful. Teacher Tim is very involved and care for school, kids and volunteer, taking you for meals and social occasions. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable and electric scooter is provided for movement… read more
17 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Zoe ) for host
I went to Ban Khwao in august 2022, for two weeks.
Mom Tim was so lovely, she took me to eat very good local food everyday and she (and her family) helps me with everything. Everyone in the school and the village was very welcoming.
The students were so cute and sweet, It was a pleasure to teach them english. I liked the part that the village is… read more
Mom Tim was so lovely, she took me to eat very good local food everyday and she (and her family) helps me with everything. Everyone in the school and the village was very welcoming.
The students were so cute and sweet, It was a pleasure to teach them english. I liked the part that the village is… read more
7 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ellis) for host
A lovely school filled with the sweetest children and the nicest staff! Mumtim is the kindest lady in Thailand and made me feel at home and like a part of her family!
1 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Eddie) for host
We are an Australian family of 2 teachers and a 4 year old child who stayed for 2 weeks in February. It was our first workaway and it is hard to imagine a better experience. Our host, Mum Tim, is so dedicated to her school and looking after volunteers. She arranged delicious meals for lunch and dinner most days. She also brought us to all of her… read more
2 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
What an amazing workaway experience! I spent 3 wonderful weeks at Luangpakdee School and I just wish if I could have stayed longer.
It takes a lot of energy to teach and play with the little kids, but their smile makes every effort worthwhile. I feel privileged that I was able to be a part of their lives even for a short time.
I have to thank… read more
It takes a lot of energy to teach and play with the little kids, but their smile makes every effort worthwhile. I feel privileged that I was able to be a part of their lives even for a short time.
I have to thank… read more
23 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (mariariera) for host
I was 2 months an was amazing time, Master Tim and his daughter worry that you are well, and the cook and her husband are a charm, I can't forget the teacher who does the meditation in the courtyard is usually incredible. And the children who are wonderful and give you all their love.
I was very lucky because I was with another volunteer who was… read more
I was very lucky because I was with another volunteer who was… read more
4 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mireia & Horacio) for host
As we have read before, Mom Tim is like a mother for the volunteers. We came with her to have a lunch and a dinner almost each day, and when she couldn´t, she gave us other alternative :-)
We have learned many things about Thai culture and how they live and it was really valuable for us.
An of course, we enjoyed the time with the children. It was… read more
We have learned many things about Thai culture and how they live and it was really valuable for us.
An of course, we enjoyed the time with the children. It was… read more
17 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
I volunteered at the school for 6 weeks and I enjoyed every minute of it, everyone was so kind and welcoming. You really do feel like you are living and working as part of a Thai community. I have no teaching experience but that didn’t matter, all you really need is a desire to connect and have fun with the kids and plenty of imagination to come… read more
27 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host
I spent 20 days here in February 2018, It was my first volunteering experience in Kindergarten and I absolutely loved.
The students are very cute, teachers at the school are all so nice and helpful, and Mum Tim … she cares Like a mother.
I saw a lot of authentic festivals, and interesting Thai traditions tried plenty of food and visit incredible… read more
The students are very cute, teachers at the school are all so nice and helpful, and Mum Tim … she cares Like a mother.
I saw a lot of authentic festivals, and interesting Thai traditions tried plenty of food and visit incredible… read more
15 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
It was my first volunteering experience and I am still overwhelmed by the happiness this experience gave me. I stayed (only) 2 weeks. The school is so great, the children are more than amazing the teachers...they are so wonderful! Everyone has such a big heard and welcomes you like a family!! Thank you!
I didn't have any teaching experience but it… read more
I didn't have any teaching experience but it… read more
28 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alexandre & Karoline) for host
I would 100% recommend this Workaway if you want to experience Thaï life far from the touristic path! The conditions of stay are amazing (you'll have your own house and your own scooter, and Mum Tim will take you out for almost every meal) and the teaching part is absolutely lovely. I stayed 3 weeks in Ban Khwao and I felt in love so much with the… read more
7 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (James & MUGE) for host
This was our first workaway experience in Thailand and we are incredibly glad that my wife and I chose to work here. It was really amazing way to see the true Thailand and experience it with the locals! The kindergarten is in a small village away from the Chaiayapum city center around 9 miles, and sometimes we were going to the city center by… read more
8 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anh & Niccolò ) for host
I absolutely enjoyed my 3-week stay with Mom Tim and everyone at Luangpakdee kindergarten. I felt very welcomed in the community as Mom Tim always tried to take care of me, accommodate my stay at the house and take me to places. Thanks to her, I got the chance to join many local activities as well as experience authentic Thai culture.
The… read more
The… read more
28 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Siti) for host
Another amazing experience and sad feeling when leaving the school.
I stayed for 2 weeks in this school and had to take care 2 adorable puppies. I taught different class everyday and had a lot interactions with the teachers. The teacher prepared the topic which I should explained in the class and had to improve myself as well. Morning ceremony was… read more
I stayed for 2 weeks in this school and had to take care 2 adorable puppies. I taught different class everyday and had a lot interactions with the teachers. The teacher prepared the topic which I should explained in the class and had to improve myself as well. Morning ceremony was… read more
11 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Éloi & Dominique) for host
Why you should do this.
I have volunteered for two weeks. I Will share my experience.
Thaïland is a beautiful country with welcoming and happy people. Teaching to students is one of the best way you can help. There is no language barrier to children love.
Mum tim is an incredible host. She truly is a mum to me. She cares Like a mother, she… read more
I have volunteered for two weeks. I Will share my experience.
Thaïland is a beautiful country with welcoming and happy people. Teaching to students is one of the best way you can help. There is no language barrier to children love.
Mum tim is an incredible host. She truly is a mum to me. She cares Like a mother, she… read more
24 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (ALVARO) for host
I left the school after three weeks with the weird feeling that "saying goodbye" to people that you would keep close for ever leaves you.
I only have words of gratitude and admiration toward Mum Tim. You are a wonderful person! You trust people without knowing them and gave all of us the chance to go there even with no previous teaching… read more
I only have words of gratitude and admiration toward Mum Tim. You are a wonderful person! You trust people without knowing them and gave all of us the chance to go there even with no previous teaching… read more
4 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
I spent two weeks here in May 2016 and absolutely loved my experience. I would highly recommend it. The teachers at the school were so welcoming and appreciative, the children were adorable and engaging and Mum Tim went the extra mile in terms of looking after me and ensuring I was enjoying my stay and felt integrated in the school and community.… read more
16 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mary (Marie-Pierre)) for host
I stayed here for one week in February 2016 and met many lovely people doing a fantastic job.
It was a wonderful week, I was sad to have to say goodbye to early.
I think you need to spend minimum 2 weeks there (possibly three).
You need the first week to introduce yourself and understand what is the level of the different classes, then you… read more
It was a wonderful week, I was sad to have to say goodbye to early.
I think you need to spend minimum 2 weeks there (possibly three).
You need the first week to introduce yourself and understand what is the level of the different classes, then you… read more
11 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Janay ) for host
This was an amazing time, I stayed almost 3weeks (wish I had stayed longer)
Mom Tim, Amy and all the teachers were so welcoming and lovely.
The students are very cute and so little but learning lots so its fun to help!
Mom Tim took me to dinner, cooked for me, taught me some thai cooking and was just amazing all-round - she ate vegetarian with… read more
Mom Tim, Amy and all the teachers were so welcoming and lovely.
The students are very cute and so little but learning lots so its fun to help!
Mom Tim took me to dinner, cooked for me, taught me some thai cooking and was just amazing all-round - she ate vegetarian with… read more
18 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (yulileo) for host
This was a brilliant experience to volunteer at Mom Tim and Amy`s primary school. We are absolutely happy to meet such nice people in Thailand! They were always around to involve us in the social life of both the school and the town - we attended several authentic festivals and fairs, often went out for dinner, were warmly accepted by the family,… read more
1 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Arthur Mark) for host
I was their First Voulunteer Through the workaway website and had an awesome time. Amy, Mum Tim and the family, were excellent hosts. We were always heading to school events or something happening in town. The children and teachers at the school are very welcoming and a good time to be around. Make sure to learn some thai phrases before you go.… read more
