Teach computer skills to Thai children in co-operation with local teachers or join the teaching program at the disabled training center.
You don't have to be a guru. No certificate required only good command of English language and computer skills. Subjects range from how to use internet and office applications to graphic programs and web design depending on your skills.
Teaching computer skills abroad gives you the great opportunity to share your knowledge with others and experience the Thai culture from within. You will soon discover that your western way of doing things is different from theirs. Notice the differences but try not to judge. Keep an open mind and discover the advantages of their different approach and see how it will change the way you look at things. Let your students take you onto a journey into a new world and go home with the best from both cultures.
You either teach in the classroom or tutor small groups. You might also use your skills to set up computers or help maintaining them.
While teaching you will often have to rely demonstrations as the language barrier will be there. We try to establish a system to make sure that you only teach those students that are able to understand your teachings. But on the other hand much motivation to learn English will come from learning at / with the computer too.
In order to keep some continuity we ask our volunteers to keep track of what they taught each group.
Volunteers will mainly work alone or together with a Thai teacher.
We expect you to teach 2 - 4 hours at school Monday to Friday. More if you like.
Suitable for volunteers of all ages. Retired professionals welcome.
We also welcome disabled volunteers. Please contact us to check the possibilities and understand that Thailand is not wheelchair friendly and unfortunately accessible accommodation and bathrooms present a problem.