Give back to the local Thai community and spend time with local students as you teach English in schools in and around Hua Hin. Experience Thai culture and visit beautiful beaches during your free time!
Program Highlights:
Your Schedule at a Glance (Minimum one-week commitment):
Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) Airports. Volunteers will be picked up by members of the local team and transferred by a public bus and private shuttle to the accommodation in Hua Hin. Volunteers will settle in and get to know one another.
Day 1, Monday: The day will begin with a welcome orientation, followed by a Thai culture and language lesson. After this lesson, volunteers will have a tour of the area and explore Plearnwan Market. After lunch, volunteers will have free time at one of the nearby beaches.
Days 2-5, Tuesday-Friday: Teaching sessions are in the morning or afternoon, depending on the school and its requirements. A regular day may look like this:
Days 7-8, Saturday-Sunday: The weekend is free for volunteers to relax or travel. See “Travel Highlights” below for travel recommendations!
Remaining Weeks: Remaining weeks will follow the pattern of volunteering Monday-Friday and having weekends free. Departures are on a Saturday.
What’s Included
What’s not Included
Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, additional tours and excursions, transportation to optional evening activities, lunches on weekends, airport drop off, and personal expenses.
Hua Hin is one of Thailand’s most popular beach destinations for locals and tourists alike. It is located 280 kilometers southwest of Bangkok, in the southern Thai province of Prachuap Khiri Kha. Hua Hin is the perfect destination for beach lovers.
As a volunteer, you will teach English in various primary and secondary schools in Hua Hin. The age of the students may be between 6 and 18. Many schools are open to new concepts and approaches to teaching. This means that you can share your ideas and teaching strategies that may complement the local Thai teaching style. The aim is to continue improving the children’s prospects by teaching them English. You will also gain an insight into the Thai education system and develop friendships with students and teachers.
You will work alongside other teachers and participants in the class, where you can also help create lesson plans and organize activities in the classroom. Before participants go to the placement, they will work with local coordinators and review the teaching lessons, materials and activities for that day to ensure continuous lesson plans for children.
Schedule:
You will leave the centre at 08:30 a.m. 09:30 a.m, 11.00 a.m. and 1. 00 p.m. depending on the school. Expect to teach for 2-3 hours. The classes are in the morning or afternoon based on the availability of the time slot and the school. Also, there are days when you have to teach kids in both morning and afternoon. They usually served lunch at the school or the centre, depending on the program scheduled on a particular day.
School Holidays:
School holidays usually take place from the beginning of October to mid-November and March to May. During such times, you can join special classes and English camps for young students that are organized by the local community. There will be smaller groups of students from primary and secondary schools during the English camp program. Use your creative skills through song, dance, games, and repetition to help young children to learn and enjoy their introduction to basic educational concepts. Environmental and construction volunteer programs are also available.
To further enrich the volunteer experience beyond daily program activities, participants will be invited to three weekly evening activities at no additional cost.
1. Monday – Cultural Connect Night
A welcome evening designed to help new participants settle in, connect with fellow volunteers, and receive a warm introduction to Thai culture. Activities include:
2. Wednesday – Traditional Thai Learning
A rotating weekly workshop introducing participants to Thai traditions, language, food, and local culture through hands-on experiences. Sessions may include:
A different activity will be offered each week to keep the experience engaging and varied.
3. Thursday – Farewell Dinner & Karaoke Night
A celebratory send-off for departing participants featuring:
This provides a fun and memorable way for participants to conclude their volunteer experience.
Culture Week in Hua Hin (Highly Recommended):
For an additional fee, you can extend your stay for a week, with a program designed to introduce you to Thai culture, as well as give you time to get to know the other volunteers. During the program, you’ll have time to explore several famous sights around Hua Hin, including:
Hua Hin is popular among tourists, and offers volunteers the opportunity to sunbathe, swim or snorkel on the golden beaches. Popular attractions include:
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