Teach English to Karenni refugees in the beautiful Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    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.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    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

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Burmese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    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 ...

    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.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 423163721439

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