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Teaching English to Buddhist Monks in Thailand
by: Love Volunteers
This meaningful project was created to improve the education of Thailand’s Buddhist monks. Love Volunteers works with a local organization offering free programs involving English learning to novice monks in temple schools. These schools are also open to non-monastic students from poor backgrounds, so volunteers may find themselves teaching children from different backgrounds. The role of vol...
This meaningful project was created to improve the education of Thailand’s Buddhist monks. Love Volunteers works with a local organization offering free programs involving English learning to novice monks in temple schools. These schools are also open to non-monastic students from poor backgrounds, so volunteers may find themselves teaching children from different backgrounds. The role of volunteers in the classroom depends on the school and their comfort level with certain tasks. They are paired with a Thai teacher and can choose to assist with daily lessons or teach students (if they are confident). Many of these Buddhist monks have led relatively sheltered lives, joining the monasteries at a young age. This program shares with them interesting insights about other cultures and p...
Program Highlights
Open up novice monks to a world beyond the monastery by exposing them to English and a new culture.
Learn about Buddhist philosophy that monks live by strictly in their daily lives.
Provide free lessons to Buddhist monks and children from impoverished families, helping improve their English language skills.
Improve pronunciation and conversational skills in English through exposure to native speakers.
Foster cross-cultural exchange between volunteers and Buddhist monks.
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Quick Details
- Bangkok, Thailand
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Community Centers
- Education
- English Teaching
- Teaching
- South African
- Kiwi
- All Nationalities
- Asian
- Australian
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Amazing organization
by: Krad - San Fernando Program: Teaching English to Buddhist Monks in ThailandLove volunteers has been an amazing organization to work with. They were quick to respond to any and all concerns and were extremely useful in every way possible. I would highly recommend them. Volunteering in Thailand to teach monks was a bit daunting, however with love volunteers there are Facebook groups and the admin, Kelly, who are always willing to provide further information.
Hi Khad,<br/><br/>It's a privilege for us to play a part in placing volunteers like you in places where they can do so much good.<br/><br/>Thanks for the review and your kind words. Volunteering abroad can be daunting and it's great to hear that you...
The best experience of my life
by: Kelsi Diljohn - Trinidad & TobagoProgram: Teaching English to Buddhist Monks in ThailandVolunteering in Chiang Mai to teach English to Buddhist monks has undoubtedly been the best experience of my life. I thought I would come here to teach, however I'm the one doing the most learning out of all my students. I have had a plethora of opportunities to learn about culture and Buddhism that a regular tourist would never have. I am eternally grateful for this experience. The Love Volunteers local team have been extremely helpful in every way and I am so appreciative of everything LV has ...
Thanks Kelsi,<br/><br/>It's been our pleasure to pay a small part in allowing you to enrich the lives of the monks in Thailand.<br/><br/>We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and learnt so much about the local culture and the monks way of life.<br/>...
My experience as a teacher has been truly transformational.
by: Vighnaa KunendranProgram: Teaching English to Buddhist Monks in ThailandHonestly, I was never interested in volunteering abroad. I never once thought how wonderful such an opportunity would be. But that changed a year ago. Last August, I met up with a cousin of mine for dinner. He was actively involved in volunteering and social work. In fact, he had set up his own NGO called Water and Toilets (WNT) to bring clean water and toilets to people in developing countries. Over dinner, he told me amazing stories about his volunteering projects and recommended that I volunt...
Dear Vighnas,<br/><br/>We're humbled by your high praise and can't thank-you enough for sharing such an insightful and touching review of our program in Nepal.<br/><br/>How you felt is exactly how so many volunteers feel about volunteering for the fi...
Program Details
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Locations
- Bangkok, Thailand
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Community Centers
- Education
- English Teaching
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- South African
- Kiwi
- All Nationalities
- Asian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
- Other
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