Location
- Thailand
Length
2 - 4 weeks
Oct 04, 2018
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About Program
Embark to Southeast Asia with Westcoast Connection! Participate on meaningful community service projects and adventurous travel across Thailand. Students are engaged in rewarding service opportunities with children and animal conservation centers, both of which cultivate a deeper understanding of this beautiful nation and its people. You will have the chance to visit the canals of Bangkok and floating markets, marvel at magnificent stone ruins and spectacular temples in Ayutthaya, snorkel and chill on the beaches of Railay Bay, and more! Experience it all in Thailand!
Westcoast Connection is a qualified Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
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Program Highlights
- Community service partners: Ban Huaymaesai Primary School, Chiang Mai School, Lahu Tribal Village and Community and the Patara Elephant Park.
- Teach English to Thai children, Paint and beautify schools while interacting with children, Take part in community development projects, Learn about elephant conservation and rehabilitation.
- Visit Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zip line over the rainforest canopy, Float down the Mae Kok River on you bamboo raft.
- Kayak by stunning limestone islands in Krabi Klong Talen's 'Mangrove Maze', SCUBA and snorkel in Koh Phi Phi, Unwind with a Thai massage.
- Receive a certificate of completion in recognition of 50 hours of community service. Westcoast Connection is a qualified certifying organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award.