Come and make a difference to our students in Samoeng District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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  Description

  The school is located in the northern area of Amphoe Samoeng in a small village called Baan Pa Lan. The closest major city, Chiang Mai, is around 1 hour from here. The area is quite remote and doesn’t have the creature comforts of a big city, but there are a couple of restaurants, a small grocery store and a quaint little night market every Thursday.
  
  We have just over 100 students here, the ages range from 3 up to 15 years old.
  
  While we are a government school, our curriculum is based heavily on the Montessori system. For the most part, the lessons are conducted in small groups where students can play an active role in the teaching process.
  
  We want the best for our students and understand the importance of the English language, so we appreciate anyone willing to give up their time to help at our school.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  - You will learn about the traditional way of living of Thai people. How people treat each other with respect even from different cultures and religion. Samoeng looks like Thailand 10 years ago.
  - See how hill tribe people grow special crops in order to escape poverty (strawberries, coffee, avocado, etc.) and bring it to the market.
  - Share good moments with the students and the teachers who are very exited to spent time with foreigners.

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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 need someone who is willing to teach English to kids 3-12 years old. You can be native or not, it does not matter. Your also welcome if English is your second language.
  We invite you to take part in many different activities and present your personal skills.(maintenance, woodcraft, programming, cooking, welding, and any technical project).

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Thai: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  For your accommodation, you get a room in a traditional wooden house. The volunteer house is directly opposite the school. The room is fully furnished, you just need to bring a towel and your personal hygiene products with you.
  
  There is a communal kitchen within this facility that you can use to prepare breakfast and lunch. It is fit with an oven, waffle maker, toaster, stove, fridge and various baking utensils. If you like baking, we have you covered; you can bake to your heart's content. We will cover the costs of the meat, vegetables and other ingredients you require to prepare meals, but you will have to cook breakfast and dinner for yourself.
  
  The volunteers will share lunch with the teachers and students at school.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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