Teach English to Karenni refugees in a beautiful and welcoming community in northern Thailand

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  Description

  We are a community-based organization on the Thai-Myanmar border that was set up in 2002 by graduates of a school in Myanmar. The purpose of the center is to help the Karenni people who have suffered human rights abuses, promote non-violent efforts to build a new society by educating Karenni young people who live in the nearby refugee camp and Karenni State. Our students are young adult Karenni refugees who are eager to learn English and improve prospects for the future.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our school is located in the beautiful countryside near Mae Hong Son, Thailand. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about Karenni culture and traditions and be part of a close-knit community.
  
  Mae Hong Son is a vast and beautiful mountainous province.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for a volunteer English teacher to teach two groups of 15 students for 20 hours each week, and hold some conversation classes in the evening.
  
  Main Responsibilities:
  
  • Plan and teach 4 hours of English lessons, Monday to Friday (textbooks and other teaching materials are available)
  
  Requirements: • TEFL certificate and one year of teaching experience preferred • Interest in Myanmar issues • Comfortable in cross-cultural environments and simple living arrangement • Hardworking and flexible

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Burmese: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Separate room at the school with a mattress, mosquito net, pillow and blankets • We also provide 3 home-cooked, rice-based meals per day • Private bathing area with cold water • Wireless internet

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  What else ...

  Volunteers can be picked up from Mae Hong Son airport, bus station, or accommodation, or they can choose to rent a motorbike from town and ride to our location. Some people find having their own transportation very helpful, but it is not mandatory.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week