📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Chiang Muan Wittayakhom School, located in the Chiang Muan District of Phayao Province in Northern Thailand, is a medium-sized secondary school under the Office of the Secondary Education Service Area Office Phayao. Situated in a serene rural valley surrounded by mountains, the school serves as the primary educational hub for three sub-districts (Ban Mang, Chiang Muan, and Sa). Unlike the welfare boarding schools under the royal foundation, Chiang Muan Wittayakhom operates as a public day-and-boarding school that caters to the local community, providing an essential educational lifeline for students in this remote part of Phayao.
The school currently provides education for approximately 500–600 students from Grade 7 through Grade 12 (Secondary Years 1–6). The student population is diverse, consisting of local Thai students and children from various ethnic minority groups who live in the surrounding rural and agricultural areas. Many students come from farming families, and the school plays a critical role in offering them academic and vocational opportunities that bridge the gap between their rural origins and their future career aspirations.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will work as English teachers assistant, preparing lessons or English Camp with the teacher at the school.
Creative teaching English – Non-formal education tools can be used for creative teaching; volunteer is not required teaching certificate but required to be creative.
Aims of creative teaching is giving the chance for students in the school and local community to have an opportunity to communicate with different languages and learn different cultures.
Volunteer would use Non-formal education tools to make activities based on Intercultural and language such as the games, songs, storytelling, and dancing. Also, it should focus on communication; listening and speaking.
In addition volunteer can create theirs national club, for example, German club,
Korean club to exchange with students in Language and culture.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Includes a one-hour lunch break
Weekend is free time
🏠 Accommodation on site
At the teacher's house, there will be 2 volunteers per room with a shared bathroom. There is a common area and a kitchen.
Lunch will be provided at the school. Volunteers will cook breakfast and dinner using local Thai ingredients.
Internet will be available at both the accommodation and the working place, or you can purchase a Thai SIM card.
📍 About the location
Chiang Muan District of Phayao Province in Northern Thailand
ℹ️ Additional information
Clothing: Lightweight, breathable fabrics suitable for warm weather. Modest attire that respects local customs (long skirts or trousers for women, shirts with sleeves). Comfortable shoes for walking and working. Teaching Materials: Educational resources such as books, lesson plans, and flashcards. Art supplies (crayons, markers, construction paper) for engaging students in creative activities. Basic stationery (notebooks, pens, pencils) to share with students. Health and Hygiene Items: Personal medications and a basic first-aid kit. Mosquito repellent and sunscreen to protect against sunburn and insect bites. Hand sanitizer and hygiene products. Technology: A laptop or tablet (if available) to help with lesson planning and presentations. Portable charger or power bank, as electricity may be limited in some areas. Gifts for Students: Small items like pens, notebooks, or educational games to foster goodwill and create a positive atmosphere. Cultural Items: Items that showcase your own culture (e.g., traditional crafts or food items) to share with students and teachers, promoting cultural exchange. Local Currency: Bring some Thai Baht for local purchases. Familiarize yourself with exchange rates before traveling. We recommend to buy local sim cards ipon your arrival for internet, E-sim or roaming. You can use the internet wifi at the school
