Thailand: Cultural Kaleidoscope with Discover Corps
- Thailand
- Chiang Mai
About Program
Thailand is home to Saffron clad monks, bustling local markets, shimmering golden temples and some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. Spend your time visiting the hill tribes near Chiang Mai where remnants of the oldest monarchy in the world are on display.
On this volunteer vacation, you will discover Thailand through its people. You will lend a hand in a village school and visit progressive NGOs that focus on such issues as women's economic empowerment and hill tribe cultural preservation. In Thailand, speaking English is essential to getting a good job, yet the traditional Thai education system emphasizes rote learning. Your goal will be to make learning English fun for the students in the community through educational games, tutoring, conversation and arts & crafts.
When you're not teaching, venture off to Doi Inthaon, Thailand's tallest mountain, visit an elephant sanctuary, and chat with Thailand's monks.
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Program Highlights
- Volunteer in local schools & orphanages with hill tribe youth
- Spend time with distant hill tribes in the mountains of Northern Thailand
- Venture to an elephant sanctuary and nursery for baby elephants
- Chat with monks to learn about Buddhism in contemporary society
- Visit Doi Inthaon - Thailand's tallest mountain