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Description
We are a human rights education program in Thailand on the border of Myanmar that was set up in 2002. The purpose of the center is to empower community leadership in 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.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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.
Help
We are looking for a volunteer English teacher to teach two groups of 20 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
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Burmese: Fluent
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
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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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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She was enthusiastic and creative. In the evenings, she took extra hours to learn more about our students and help them with conversation practice. She is now helping at another nearby program for our… read more
Myah Reh’s unyielding positivity and willingness to share his personal and professional journey opened vistas for me, especially to the passage of a… read more
The location is in the middle of mountains, surrounded by beautiful and peaceful landscapes. From the start, Myar Reh, Bu Du, Matt, and everyone else were incredibly welcoming and kind. Everything they shared… read more
Not only has she been a professional English teacher, she has had a positive attitude and is engaged with our students after… read more
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She was enthusiastic and creative. In the evenings, she took extra hours to learn more about our students and help them with conversation practice. She is now helping at another nearby program for our… read more
Myah Reh’s unyielding positivity and willingness to share his personal and professional journey opened vistas for me, especially to the passage of a… read more
The location is in the middle of mountains, surrounded by beautiful and peaceful landscapes. From the start, Myar Reh, Bu Du, Matt, and everyone else were incredibly welcoming and kind. Everything they shared… read more
Not only has she been a professional English teacher, she has had a positive attitude and is engaged with our students after… read more
