VESL provides worthwhile volunteering opportunities from 4 weeks to 12 months in Thailand, India & Sri Lanka.
For project details go to » OUR PROJECTS
We are a UK based charity, run by a dedicated team of experienced past volunteers.
We run well-supported projects providing opportunities to volunteer abroad throughout the year, helping support rural schools teaching English in Thailand, Sri Lanka and India.
We are passionate about making each project a success and aim for every volunteer to feel proud of their achievement.
If you are looking for an experience you will never forget - get involved in a meaningful overseas volunteer programme
Download our info pack, browse our FAQ, read volunteer feedback & get in touch if you have any questions…
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We have already started recruiting so please apply asap to avoid missing out.
- VESL is a registered charity and is not run for profit
- VESL is run by a dedicated team with extensive overseas experience, all of whom have been past volunteers themselves and have a passionate commitment to run projects that are not only rewarding but beneficial to host communities.
- VESL works closely with host communities, regional authorities, local NGOs to identify worthwhile projects that have a clear need and desire to host volunteers before matching volunteers’ skills and experience to them.
- VESL expects every single volunteer to return feeling proud of their achievement and to have had an experience they will never forget.
What
The projects focus on volunteers teaching English or working as language assistants in rural primary or secondary schools.
We also have a small number of community development / orphanage support roles in Southern India.
When
4-6 weeks projects run through June-Sept.
3-12 month projects can run throughout the year – Jan, Jun & Sept start dates are preferred.
Who
People of all ages (18 – 80) who have energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to do their best.
Our application process is open to all. We’ll give you honest feedback so, even if your not 100% sure yet, please apply and we can discuss things with you.
For more details go to >>> OUR PROJECTS
Volunteer Case-Study : A Day in the Life (12/21/2011) - "We made a difference by teaching English to children who live in poor conditions and seeing them improve day-by-day in their English language as well as having fun, smiling and laughing with happiness was a joy every day." Emma Powell, Thailand, 2010-11
Songs : Row, Row, Row Your Boat (12/19/2011) - Songs are a great way of learning a language. They help with pronunciation, vocabulary and rhythm. And kids (and adults) love them! Particularly if there are actions to go with them! The kids really won’t mind how terrible you are. Trust me, I’m terrible and they still ask me to sing (again, and again, and [...]
Volunteer Case-Study : Chiang Rai, Thailand (12/16/2011) - "It is surprising how quick we settled in. Everyone was so helpful and caring." Caley Vye, Thailand, 2010-11
Volunteer Case-Study : Thailand (12/14/2011) - "I cannot think of a better way to spend my summer... it will be an experience you will always remember" Emma Warrington, Thailand, 2010
Fundraising Tip : Dinner Party (12/12/2011) - Here’s a great tip for fundraising beginners : I found that hosting a dinner party at home for friends and family was a great way to help me raise a little money and also helped to build confidence in talking to people about where I’d be going, what I hoped to achieve, and crucially – [...]