Thailand
Help a business in Thailand with their English by speaking with them for 15 hours each week as a conversation partner.
Volunteer 15 hours each week in Thailand in exchange for free room and board. Conversation Partners are placed with a business in Bangkok. Weekends are usually free for Conversation Partners to explore local sites.
This is a high-energy and fun position. We provide the materials; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class! Find out first-hand how Thai people live and work day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities. Plus, the locals can show you landmarks and hidden gems.
Overview
The Need
People with English as their first language to volunteer 15 hours a week helping groups in businesses with Conversational English. Businesses include financial groups, import/export, hotels, etc. Tutors live in apartment studios and are given a stipend for meals.
Benefits
- Travel for less.
- You put in a few hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent travelling and experiencing the culture in depth.
- Do you want to learn Thai or brush up on your language skills? We will offer you some basic Thai language instruction, and assist you in finding further instruction on your own if you wish.
- Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your C.V. by volunteering as a Conversation Partner. Job: "Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- Resume and cover letter services free for two months via Pongo Resume.
- Exclusive materials which will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new "students".
- Premium membership in the esl-lounge free to Conversation Partners.
Duties and Responsibilities include
- Sharing your language with the host business or organisation for at least 15 hours a week on a schedule agreed to with your host institution.
- Using our Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative conversation sessions.
- Timeliness in tutoring your group.
- Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
Programme details
Project details
- Length: 1 to 3 months in increments of 1 month.
- Locations: Bangkok.
- Orientation: 3 day orientation including sightseeing and tour in Bangkok and Thai "survival" lessons.
- Accommodation: A private room in a studio apartment and stipend for meals.
- Working hours: 15 hours per week. Schedule is dependent upon business or organisation that you will be tutoring.
- Availability: 2011 - Jan. 24 Feb. 21 Mar 21 April 18 June 6 July 4 Aug 8 Sept 5 Nov 7 Dec 12.
Requirements
- Fluent English i.e. you should have English as your first language.
- 21 years old and over.
- Good health. Statement of health from a doctor is required.
- A good basic education e.g. Secondary School and above.
Costs
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 month | US$ 1180 |
| 2 months | US$ 1305 |
| 3 months | US$ 1455 |
If available near your placement, assistance is provided in identifying suitable language lessons. The cost of language classes is not included in your programme fee.
Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
What is included in the cost of the programme
- Personalised Volunteer Placement at a local business, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organisation.
- Airport transfers.
- Your three-day orientation including sightseeing in Bangkok.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Thailand, your own private room, meals, and transportation from the airport.
- An experienced Programme Manager (and former volunteer) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our partner’s in-country staff in Thailand.
- In-country basic language assistance.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation (including a half-day city tour in your arrival city), supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- A letter of invitation from your host school to facilitate your application for a visa to Vietnam.
- 24-hour emergency hotline.
- Our own text book.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- Flights.
- Personal spending money.
- Local transport.
- Visa costs.
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More info
Conversation Partner information request
If you're interested in taking part in the Conversation Partner programme please contact us.
