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My wife and I work with a rehabilitation/transformation center, helping young people addicted to drug or abandonned by their family.
We both speak English.
The center is located 23 km from the city of Vientiane.
You will help with teaching program, English class and sports, music.
We have a lot of activities in the rehabilitation center like soccer.
Our project is Christian.
We help young people here to find their way thru religion and grow with spirit.
You can come for two weeks ,a month or more.
Long term volunteering is a plus.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will learn about Lao culture, living with a true Laotien family, help children to improve their skills in English and have a better life.
Exchange with the young people, learn from each other, playing soccer or games with them.
Learn about Lao culture and food, about monk and bouddhism with the many temples in the area.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
- Teaching English to children and teen in daily classroom
- Helping with extra activities (soccer, play games with the kids...)
- Help with farming and gardenning in our fields
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Lao: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Accommodation
Dormitory (2 beds) with own bathroom.
Commum parts in the house.
Every meal is provided during the week.
What else ...
During your time off, you can go to Vientiane, to Vang Vieng or to the beautiful city of Luang Prabang and enjoy the many activities there, like canoying, hiking, waterfalls...
Host can help with transportation details.
We also have a van so we can take you to travel in the area (forest walk, visit temples..
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 655278363935
Feedback (26)
15 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Brichanise) for host
Two months
My stay with this host was disappointing and uncomfortable due to several issues that I believe are important for others to be aware of before deciding to volunteer or stay here.
1. **Miscommunication and Lack of Clarity**
When I initially agreed to this arrangement, I was under the impression that I would be teaching English,… read more
My stay with this host was disappointing and uncomfortable due to several issues that I believe are important for others to be aware of before deciding to volunteer or stay here.
1. **Miscommunication and Lack of Clarity**
When I initially agreed to this arrangement, I was under the impression that I would be teaching English,… read more
6 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ida) for host
No words can express how much I enjoyed my time at the Transformation Center. I actually enjoyed it so much that I chose to come back a second time. The guys are so helpful, inspiring and generous, and it was so much fun teaching them English. All the staff at the center are super kind and doing a wonderful job. Khak and Ting will make sure you… read more
7 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
This was my first work away experience. And it was truly amazing!! I stayed at the transformation center for two weeks. I had to do three hours of English classes five days a week. The level is really basic. So don´t worry if you yourself are not a native speaker. I really enjoyed teaching the boys. They were very keen to learn. It did not seem… read more
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15 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Brichanise) for host
Two months
My stay with this host was disappointing and uncomfortable due to several issues that I believe are important for others to be aware of before deciding to volunteer or stay here.
1. **Miscommunication and Lack of Clarity**
When I initially agreed to this arrangement, I was under the impression that I would be teaching English,… read more
My stay with this host was disappointing and uncomfortable due to several issues that I believe are important for others to be aware of before deciding to volunteer or stay here.
1. **Miscommunication and Lack of Clarity**
When I initially agreed to this arrangement, I was under the impression that I would be teaching English,… read more
6 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ida) for host
No words can express how much I enjoyed my time at the Transformation Center. I actually enjoyed it so much that I chose to come back a second time. The guys are so helpful, inspiring and generous, and it was so much fun teaching them English. All the staff at the center are super kind and doing a wonderful job. Khak and Ting will make sure you… read more
7 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
This was my first work away experience. And it was truly amazing!! I stayed at the transformation center for two weeks. I had to do three hours of English classes five days a week. The level is really basic. So don´t worry if you yourself are not a native speaker. I really enjoyed teaching the boys. They were very keen to learn. It did not seem… read more
20 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
I was supposed to stay at the center for 2 weeks but I left at the beginning of the second. Honestly, I’ve had a mixed experience.
The work required isn’t much: you are asked to help with English lessons for 3 hours a day: 1 hour for the boys who take part of the rehabilitation program, and the other 2 hours for the two families’ children. Just… read more
The work required isn’t much: you are asked to help with English lessons for 3 hours a day: 1 hour for the boys who take part of the rehabilitation program, and the other 2 hours for the two families’ children. Just… read more
10 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
It was a special experience to be able to come and stay with Khak and his community for almost two and a half weeks in February, and it was great to share much of the experience with another backpacker, Laura, for the first week. We were even invited to a Lao wedding by one of the men! He was one of our students actually, someone we shared meals… read more
21 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bruna ) for host
My first volunteer work experience was amazing. The space is 40 minutes away from Vientiane in a place of great nature, peace and tranquility. The two families (Khaek and Ting and Bunmi and Kham) who run the project are very special and so are their children. Everyone is very kind and dear and treated me super well. The men who live locally were… read more
31 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host
Really lovely people, the guys are really respectful and sweet, and grateful, is a place where you can feel free of noise, and technology, and full of good vibes, and love. Even if I dont stay that long, I could felt the acceptance and gratitude of not only the guys, also the families (are two families). Thank you for the welcoming and good energy.
27 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jay) for host
This was one of my favourite workaways yet. Communication was excellent and the experience was truly wonderful. The setting is very peaceful and you have pleanty of time to yourself. Teaching is set into hour lessons, no more than 3 a day. The boys are so kind and willing to learn and there is a big emphasis around music which I loved. We were… read more
4 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Inês) for host
This Workaway was truly amazing. Teaching the boys was a delight, since they are really motivated to learn. I imagined the environment would be heavy, but not at all, it was very joyful. We participated in several activities with them and the family, like going fruit picking, preparing and throwing a Christmas party and it was awesome. I could… read more
13 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
The staff and all the residents are truly a pleasure to spend time with. I especially enjoyed the communal meal times, tasting the various Laos dishes, and the social aspect of everyone spending time together. The guys are really great at cooking. Teaching was a pleasure as all the students were really keen to learn and participate in class… read more
1 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie is a good voluteer,she is a good teacher for the boys and kids at my place,she is honest with the time and pay attention on her teaching,good communication.so we have great time together.she is very helpful for us.thanks so much Marie
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE.
The center really deserves your attention.
I came here to be a part of a Lao community and I couldn't expect more.
It was my first time as a teacher and I really enjoyed it. These guys are so motived and lovely. Don't be afraid if English is not your native language, the level is basic. They did everything for me with… read more
The center really deserves your attention.
I came here to be a part of a Lao community and I couldn't expect more.
It was my first time as a teacher and I really enjoyed it. These guys are so motived and lovely. Don't be afraid if English is not your native language, the level is basic. They did everything for me with… read more
28 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago & Isabella)
Santiago and Isbella are very good volunteer.and they help us at the center alot and good relationship
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Santiago & Isabella) for host
By far one of the best volunteerings we've done! 💛 We completely loved the experience. The reason why we do Workaway is to be able to experience the culture and get to know the country, and this Workaway gave us everything to make us feel welcome in Lao and in their house. We learned so much and shared so many moments with the boys and the family… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anastasia) for host
When I came to the center, the leaders told me you can feel free here as you are at home!🙂 And I've really had family feeling, everyone was kind and friendly!! Although the guys known English a little bit, but we could understood each other! I have got many experience from Lao people!🙂
I met with Catalina here and get experience about Argentina… read more
I met with Catalina here and get experience about Argentina… read more
29 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ľudmila & Johana) for host
This was our very first workaway experience. And it couldn't be any better. The atmosphere of the centre is very welcoming and friendly. We instantly felt like a part of family. Boys are incredible. We have had so much fun teaching english or just simply being around them. We came there to teach, but actually we think that they are real teachers… read more
10 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ádám) for host
My first workaway experience and I loved every moment of it!
I contacted them last minute, and Khaek told me that even thought they have a volunteer already, i can stay, and sleep with the boys. Which made the experience even more meaningfull. For the 2,5 week I spent there, they treated me like a family member, and i could also easily connect to… read more
I contacted them last minute, and Khaek told me that even thought they have a volunteer already, i can stay, and sleep with the boys. Which made the experience even more meaningfull. For the 2,5 week I spent there, they treated me like a family member, and i could also easily connect to… read more
27 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (William & Emily)
For two Weeks that stays with us ,he did a great job and very helpful,he is so kind and his life expirein is encouraging the boys at the center.
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (William & Emily) for host
Really happy i got a chance to volunteer at the rehab center for 2 weeks. I was shown nothing but appreciation and love during my time there, both from the hosts and the guys at the center. I wasnt feeling so well for the first week and they took very good care of me during that time and went out of their way to make sure i was okay. It's a bit… read more
24 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jean-Baptiste) for host
I got in touch with Khaek in the first place in the beginning of 2018, as I was looking for a place to stay and help, not so far from Vientiane, during around 5-6 months.
The first time I got there, I didn't find it so easy to reach the center as I was rushing, had troubles with my thai mobile phone, and mainly because it was the very first time… read more
The first time I got there, I didn't find it so easy to reach the center as I was rushing, had troubles with my thai mobile phone, and mainly because it was the very first time… read more
4 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Bulut92) for host
I stayed in the centre for 7 weeks and it was such a nice place! Everyone is really nice and you will learn alot about their way of living. I am truly blessed to get the opportunity to be with you guys!
Lots of love
Christina
Lots of love
Christina
18 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Hi,
I spent about 4 weeks working here with Khaek and Ting, Bunmi and Kham and the boys. They did a lot to make me feel welcome. The center is about 23 km from the center of Vientiane, and about 1 km from the main road, where you can get transport. It is fairly rural, and they have goats and 2 cows at the center, some chickens and some fish.… read more
I spent about 4 weeks working here with Khaek and Ting, Bunmi and Kham and the boys. They did a lot to make me feel welcome. The center is about 23 km from the center of Vientiane, and about 1 km from the main road, where you can get transport. It is fairly rural, and they have goats and 2 cows at the center, some chickens and some fish.… read more
15 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
Simon is a very active and happy man ,during the time he stay with us he is very helpfull and make the boys and the kids so fun, and he play attention to all his student.so we so happy to have him.
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host
I had an incredible three weeks at The Transformation Centre. Khaek picked me up with all of the boys in the back of a truck from Southern Bus Station, and everyone was very welcoming from the start.
My duties were to teach up to 3 hours of English a day (beginner class and intermediate class in the morning then teaching the centre workers' kids… read more
My duties were to teach up to 3 hours of English a day (beginner class and intermediate class in the morning then teaching the centre workers' kids… read more
23 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
I spent two weeks here and really enjoyed it. The boys are great and very friendly . However I do feel a little of a fraud as I did not do much except teach English for one hour a day.
Don't come here expecting all the home comforts. Washing is local stile and only cold water. There is no wifi . The meals are simple but tasty. There are goats,… read more
Don't come here expecting all the home comforts. Washing is local stile and only cold water. There is no wifi . The meals are simple but tasty. There are goats,… read more
4 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Corentin) for host
Excellent experience. Everybody was particularly nice. English classes are really useful for the boys and the food was really good. Do not hesitate to go there !
4 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Corentin)
Corentin he stay with us at the transformation center for two weeks he very helpful, he is good comminicate, teaching and did everythings we llet him to do, he love the kids and every people in the center.
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joeholland)
Joey and his wife Anna had stay for tree weeks, they are helpful and and have a good ideas for many thing, especaily his wife she leed my kid to tidy up the house and make a rule for my chlidren we have a great time tegether
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Joeholland) for host
It was wonderful to spent a month here. From all the things I did in two years of voluntaring around the world I would say this is in the top 3. All the people were so loving and caring. Although it's not a luxurious place and very basic it's all you really need. I would recommend anybody to come and teach English and any other trade or… read more
20 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sandra & Jordi) for host
We stayed in the center for 3 weeks and it was a great experience! :)
We had the opportunity to live with two lovely families (Ting, Khaek, Bounmi and Kham :) ) and the boys who are in the center. We are so happy because we learnt a lot of things from them.
First of all, the daily Laotian lifestyle and their culture. The food was very tasty… read more
We had the opportunity to live with two lovely families (Ting, Khaek, Bounmi and Kham :) ) and the boys who are in the center. We are so happy because we learnt a lot of things from them.
First of all, the daily Laotian lifestyle and their culture. The food was very tasty… read more
20 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mark & Rebecca) for host
We found this place on the host list and really liked the concept of the centre. Before arriving communication with the host Khaek was really good and we got all the information we needed.
We volunteered at the transformation centre for two weeks teaching English to a group of young men in the mornings and to Ting, Khaeks wife in the afternoons.… read more
We volunteered at the transformation centre for two weeks teaching English to a group of young men in the mornings and to Ting, Khaeks wife in the afternoons.… read more
14 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
One of the favourite host we came across in our journey...!
Khaek and Ting,both beautiful couple are so sweet and kind make us feels like home..they also considered as Godparents for those boys who in the rehabilitation center..they both cooked good food (as results we gain so chubby and happy) ,and they always interested in conversation in any… read more
Khaek and Ting,both beautiful couple are so sweet and kind make us feels like home..they also considered as Godparents for those boys who in the rehabilitation center..they both cooked good food (as results we gain so chubby and happy) ,and they always interested in conversation in any… read more
