Teach English to Monks in Laos and Volunteer with Elephants
by: GVI
Travel to the ancient city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Laos and teach English to Buddhist novice monks and local lay students, both children and young adults, increasing their quality of life and access to education. The second part of the project takes place in Thailand's Chiang Mai Province, where you volunteer with elephants relieved from working in the tourist ...
Travel to the ancient city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Laos and teach English to Buddhist novice monks and local lay students, both children and young adults, increasing their quality of life and access to education. The second part of the project takes place in Thailand's Chiang Mai Province, where you volunteer with elephants relieved from working in the tourist industry. Assist with the elephants' rehabilitation and help mahouts (traditional elephant keepers) and other villagers establish alternative livelihoods.
Program Highlights
Work with a wide variety of students teaching both practical and conversational English across different levels.
Enjoy free weekends exploring the surrounding area or simply relaxing at base with your fellow volunteers.
Spend time out in the field with the elephants.
Receive a feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day.
Make a noticeable positive impact on the lives of our elephants and the local communities we work with.
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- Luang Prabang, Laos
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 2-4 Weeks
- Community Development
- Conservation
- English Teaching
- All Nationalities
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I would highly recommend this programme
by: Shae - CanadaProgram: Teach English to Monks in Laos and Volunteer with ElephantsFor individuals looking to gain field experience, especially in the community working with kids and locals teaching English, I would highly recommend this programme. If you are looking for a home away from home, GVI Chiang Mai is the most amazing place where you meet people who by the end of your time there will call family.
Rewarding and humbling
by: Joscelyne - United KingdomProgram: Teach English to Monks in Laos and Volunteer with ElephantsTeaching young people with GVI Luang Luang Prabang was both rewarding and humbling. Students work so hard and are very dedicated. Volunteers are treated with the utmost of respect and are truly appreciated. Staff systems and training is provided to ensure volunteers have a clear plan of what to teach and support is given to plan lessons on a daily basis. Luang Prabang is a gem of a place to visit and a special place to be.
Great experience
by: Michael - CanadaProgram: Teach English to Monks in Laos and Volunteer with ElephantsI remember the fear I felt when I first walked into Eco resort (the meetings place of all the new intakes) I had never traveled on my own before, only with my family. And as much as I longed to see the world, It was scary. For the first week I was constantly thinking about my choice, my choice to abandon my comfort at home and find myself studying elephants in a sparsely populated village in the middle of nowhere with a new language constantly surrounded by a group of strangers. But, the...
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Locations
- Luang Prabang, Laos
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Community Development
- Conservation
- English Teaching
Availability
Years Offered: 2019,2020
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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