Childcare Volunteering in Thailand
Love Volunteers
Summary:
The exotic northern city of Chiang Mai is the location for this essential program working with at-risk children. As a result of extreme poverty in ethnic minority villages and internal conflict in neighboring Myanmar, destitute families seek refuge for their children in the city. The Childcare Centres this program supports aim to provide quality care and education for these vulnerable children, offering them a chance to escape the vicious cycle of poverty. Moreover, volunteers provide much-needed support for the program through providing native English exposure, arranging fun and educational games and activities, and building the children’s skills in social interaction.
Sponsor:
Love Volunteers
Location:
Thailand, Chiang Mai
Fees:
The fees and the number of weeks vary depending on the volunteer’s choice, with program fees starting from USD 669 for 2 weeks. Additionally, all programs require a Registration Fee of USD 299 to confirm the volunteer’s spot. The program fee includes airport pick-up on arrival, orientation & full safety briefing, accommodation, food & meals, 24/7 local support network, project placement & onsite supervision.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Help to feed and care for the children.
- Help to teach the children in an informal setting.
- Attend to and interact with the children.
- Create activities and entertain the children with games.
Aims:
- Provide essential childcare to vulnerable and at-risk children.
- Improve the future prospects of the children.
- Give impoverished children quality care, compassion and a sense of hope.
- Enable inter-cultural exchange which benefits both locals and international volunteers alike.
