Most favorite memory was just after the flooding when almost everyone in areas not affected travelled to assist everyone in need. To see so many selfless and caring acts of kindness by total strangers was humbling and gave me such hope and faith in others.
Staff Spotlight: Robert Newton
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Volunteer Project ManagerPhotos
Robert believes small changes ripple outward and lives simply, speaks kindly and cares deeply while making the best of every situation. Robert's passion is to have as many people experience how "Volunteering changes your world". Robert is always there to assist, make suggestions, communicate clearly and ease tensions with visitors and locals in the rural area his programs operate.
What is your favorite teach abroad memory?
What about the future of the industry? How do you think teach abroad and international education will change over the next 10 years?
Community Based Organizations that are at the front line of change will be given the opportunity to do more directly with the public and exclusive benefits only extended to 501(C) organizations. The non-profits, NGO and charities who are the current gate keepers will have to give way to social enterprise organizations that pursue a public benefit mission.
What is the best story you've heard from a return student?
"Today I have started volunteering with Udaan an NGO that is without any funding, just people who wish to give back to society by giving their time to teach kids at government schools. I would like to thank Charu Shah for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank Robert Newton Jr , Poohlrob Ttn and Thailand Teach / Volunteer Inn - Thailand Teach. For over 13 months I was living at Thailand Teach and was directly or indirectly part of the volunteering work they do. It was a wonderful and humbling experience especially since it was in a very small village 155kms north of Bangkok. I have learned a lot from Robert, he would always tell volunteers and me that giving our time is much more powerful than shelling out money for charity (though money in the form of donations is also important and helps with improving infrastructural facilities and equipment). Hope to keep moving ahead and help to change society in a holistic manner." -Farzaan M
What does the future hold for Thailand Teach - any exciting new programs to share?
We will be offering others the opportunity in learning to build Thai mud huts, help out in local Temples and local hospitals.