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GYC3409 - Care for children Country: Thailand Cost: £895.00 Please note: £100.00 per week Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, kit and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, food or visas     Duration: 4 weeks (4 - 12 weeks avaliable) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... volunteers with a love of children as well as a genuine desire to make a difference will be perfect for this placement. You will need to have patience and as much energy as your students! Working with children can be fun and exciting but you never know what they are going to do next so be prepared for every eventuality! We include the i-to-i 40 hour online TEFL course to help with your preparation. This is the perfect placement to take as part of a gap year and can help you develop skills that will last a lifetime. One of South East Asia’s most accessible and welcoming countries, travel in Thailand has been a favourite for independent travellers for decades. Helping hands and warm hearts are needed to give youngsters a boost at this well-equipped special school for children with learning disabilities in the beautiful coastal resort of Chumpon, Southern Thailand. You'll spend your weekdays with students aged 5-22, helping them with a range of tasks, from feeding and caring to assisting with outings and trips. Then at weekends you'll be free to catch ferries to the stunning islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Tao. This is the perfect project for anyone with an interest in working in childcare. Project details: This school has been running for 15 years caring for mentally and physically handicapped, autistic and Down syndrome children ranging from 5 to 22 years old. There are currently around 200 children most of whom have parents that visit them whenever they want to. The school is very well equipped and resourced with facilities such as a computer room, basketball/football areas, a library, a medical centre and a physiotherapist. Why the project needs volunteers: These projects need extra pairs of hands to help out with a range of care and for the childrens well being. Activities may include helping with the general daily routine, class activities, playing with the children, teaching conversational English, and other ad-hoc activities. The staff would really benefit from the skills and experience of international volunteers to assist with the emotional and educational development of the children. Your role as a volunteer: As a volunteer you will help the other volunteers and staff with daily activities such as feeding and caring for the children. Volunteers can teach basic life skills and some English to the children, and also help out teaching conversational English to the staff. Volunteers may assist with outings and trips on an ad hoc basis. You can also help with the day to day running of the centre. Where the project is based: The project is based along the coast in Chumpon, Southern Thailand where you can catch ferries to the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Tao. Please book your flight to arrive into Bangkok (airport code BKK) on the advertised arrival date to ensure your airport pickup. 0845 344 7592 i-to-i: We pride ourselves in a high level of service to ensure that all our gap year travellers get the most our of their meaningful travel. With Teaching, Community Development, Conservation, Sports, Media and Health placements in 24 countries, we can offer you the meaningful gap year that you want.