TEACHER WORKSHOP PROGRAMME : THAILAND : AUGUST 2010
VESL is looking for people with teaching experience to run a series of workshops for teachers in rural Thai schools
In addition to repeating our 4-6 week summer volunteer teaching opportunities in Thailand & Sri Lanka, we are extremely pleased to announce that a new Teacher Workshop Programme will take place in Northern Thailand during August 2010.
Volunteers will run a series of workshops in rural communities across Thailand, offering a forum for Thai and UK teachers to share ideas and teaching experiences. Volunteers will get the opportunity to live in a local community and experience working in rural Thai schools in addition to gaining a unique travel experience in a beautiful country whilst helping to make a real and lasting difference.
Who are we looking for?
- Volunteers with teaching experience
- PGCE inc. NQT, GTP, BEd & TEFL / TESOL qualified - Volunteers looking for a challenging & worthwhile experience
during the summer holidays in August 2010 - Send us your application form to find out if we think you would be eligible to join a team
What's in it for you?
- Work with a team of teachers and use your teaching skills to
help make a real difference in rural Thailand - Excellent professional development, gaining an insight into education in Thailand and form links with overseas schools
- A fantastic opportunity to travel through Thailand, led by an experienced co-ordinator, and take part in this exciting cultural exchange
Subsidised Programme Costs
VESL is a charity (no 1117908) and every step is taken to keep costs to a minimum, however, we do need to ask volunteers to contribute towards the cost of the programme.
We are asking volunteers to contribute £750 towards the 2010 programme.
This heavily subsidised contribution covers :
- UK based training & content dev. forum
- in-country arrival induction
- all internal travel to workshops (inc. internal flights)
- accommodation throughout programme
- comprehensive travel, medical & liabilities insurance
- programme setup and co-ordination costs
- in-country backup and support
Please note - Volunteers must cover their own return flights & visa.
Funding Your Placement
VESL provides a 'Guide to Fundraising' including case studies and advice on how to make a success of fundraising and access resources such as the Just Giving website.
Previous volunteers have successfully raised their full contribution through a variety of personal fundraising and applications to local teaching councils for CPD grants or to British Council funds.
Many schools are also keen to support teachers' fundraising activities.
How to apply
Interviews for the workshop programme will take place at events in November, January & March.
Please apply early to avoid disappointment; don't hesitate to contact us by email (enquiries@vesl.org) or telephone (0845 094 3727) if you have any questions.
Send us your completed application form via email - enquiries@vesl.org
...or print and post to Ian Livingstone, VESL Programme Director, 24/3 Shandon Place, Edinburgh, EH11 1QL
Programme Dates:
| 31st July | Volunteers arrive in Bangkok. |
| 1st August | Volunteers fly to Chiang Rai for induction session |
| 2nd - 6th August | Workshop Programme (Chiang Rai) : Volunteers will run 3 workshops for local teachers in the Chiang Rai province of Northern Thailand |
| 7th - 8th August | Weekend off to explore local tourist sites |
| 9th - 13th August | Workshop Programme (province TBC) : Volunteers will run 3 workshops for local teachers |
| 14th - 15th August | End of project celebration & debriefing weekend |
Optional extra - opportunity to live in a community and teach in a local school for a week (pre or post workshop - TBC).