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Thailand, a holy place for backpackers, especially Chiang Rai, Thailand, where many long-term backpackers are to enjoy the leisurely and beautiful scenery of Thailand, play with young children and share their love with them
Where the Thai government offices pay attention, Chiang Rai!
The Gold Clock Tower, a clock tower that holds a lighting show every evening to commemorate the accession of Thailand's king, is located 450m above sea level and is full of places where you can meet real Thailand, including viewing wildlife such as giraffes, Singha Park with activities such as flower fields, lakes, animal farms, and hot air balloons, and Elephant Camp at Karen Village, where about 30 elephants and the Karen, a minority in Thailand, live together.
Live in this place where many Western tourists stay for a long time to feel the culture of the East and feel the proper Thailand with your new found international friends!
The Golden Triangle, a border area between Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand, has long been a war-hit area and an area where more than 80 percent of the world's drugs were illegally traded. However, with the declaration of retirement by the ruling powers in 1995, green tea and coffee are now grown. In particular, it is the origin of Doichang coffee, which is famous not only in Korea but also in the world. Close to Laos and Myanmar, visit many countries in Southeast Asia during the break time other than volunteer work, and feel a new culture different from that of Thailand!
When I want to do activities with my children, but I don't have enough skills to teach English! When I feel physically challenged to do outdoor activities! When I want to show my talents and share my love, but I don't have any special skills! This project is designed to solve the problems of you who have these worries. If you want to go back to your innocence and have fun with children who are still happy with your existence, this project is the answer!
Every day I go through a hectic schedule, relationships that cringe because I don't want to get hurt as I get older, I keep thinking about who I am and what I'm good at. If you want to live a different life than now, the first thing that must change is the environment, people, and time. Why don't you take time for yourself in Chiang Rai, Thailand, with your foreign friends from all over the world, away from your planned and busy daily life? After working on this project, you will find yourself with a lot of confidence and self-esteem!
When I first visited this place, I liked it because it was such a quiet and quiet village. There were shelters throughout a large vacant lot such as a playground, and foreigners of various nationalities were sitting in groups and chatting at each shelter. I approached them first and greeted them with joy as if I had known them a long time ago. And pure children who run toward the volunteers first with a smile.
It is recommended for those who want to find their original innocence and confidence that they lost by laughing, enjoying, chatting happily with foreign friends and innocent children in such a secluded village. Healing in Chiang Rai, taking away the stress of daily life, returning to the innocence of childhood through time with children and recharging them with love. You will never see a more perfect trip again :)
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| STUDY IT! | EXPERIENCE IT! | BREAKTHROUGH! |
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1-1. Adaptation to the New Environment 2-1. How to Care for Children 3-1. How to Enjoy Solo-Independet Travel |
1-2. Brave and courage to adapt anywhere 2-2. Basic daily conversation is okay in Japanese! 3-2. Enjoying Japan's traditional culture and history Making friends with students of various nationalities! |
1-3. Increasing the spirit of challenge and confidence in new things 2-3. Free talking with locals! 3-3. Through meeting various people Turned into a man of activism and inclusion! |
☞ This project is a volunteer activity with children, and as time goes by, the intimacy with the children will increase, which will greatly improve the satisfaction and self-esteem from the relationship. In addition, many participants usually miss out on adapting to unfamiliar environments until the second to fourth weeks, so we recommend at least six weeks to spend a true gap year, and many people usually participate for about 12 weeks.
This is a volunteer activity that takes care of children in a peaceful village in Chiang Rai. At childcare centers such as kindergartens, you assist local teachers so that their classes can go well, and you work together to organize them.
☞ CLASS HOURS: Singing and dancing with children, playing games, drawing, teaching alphabets or simple words, organizing and cleaning classrooms, etc
☞ LUNCH TIME: Helping children eat well on their own
☞ AFTERNOON: Planning lessons, preparing for the next class, gardening, etcach class consists of no more than eight people.
☞ Starting dates of this program are on the first / third Monday of every month.
(Participants must purchase on flights arriving on the first or third Monday of each month.)
☞ On the first day of the project, a local orientation will be held. Volunteers will have time to get to know each other and do Thai dessert making activities. The next day, we will learn about Thai culture and village and warm up the overall volunteer activities
*This schedule is an example to help you understand, and can be changed flexibly depending on the local situation, class schedule, and detailed schedule.
☞ Activities run from Tuesday to Saturday. Volunteers have free time Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon. They can travel to the surrounding area or go out to play in the city during this time, and no meals are provided at the institution. (No room and board expenses are provided.)
☞ Official classes are usually held from Tuesday to Friday. On days when official classes are not held, preparatory activities for the next class (class planning, research, etc.) are held
☞ As a childcare teacher for children aged 2 to 6, they will engage in activities such as play activities, English education, meal assistance, and class planning.
☞ Volunteer activities can be carried out by moving to another place according to the schedule at the local children's center.
☞ The class schedule may vary depending on the school schedule.
☞ No special qualifications or educational experience are required to proceed with the project.
☞ During the Thai holiday and vacation season, from late February to mid-May to October, official classes will not be held, but project recruitment will take place. During this period, you will mainly participate in English camps held by institutions or work on making English educational materials for children. Also, because of the flexible schedule, outdoor activities such as serving local communities, painting, and fixing buildings damaged by heavy rain can take place.
☞ Activities are optional, with free activities and a variety of activities available at reasonable prices.
☞ The schedule is coordinated with volunteers. In addition, the above outdoor activities may be carried out in a flexible manner depending on the field situation
☞ To participate in this program, you need to submit an English criminal record certificate, an English insurance certificate, and a copy of your passport, and we will inform you of the details of the submitted documents after confirming your participation.
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► PROGRAM FURTHER INFORMATION You don't have to worry about having a dedicated teacher where volunteers work. Volunteers are usually responsible for helping with the tasks that are necessary for class planning. Volunteers organize and manage materials related to education and class planning through a website dedicated to volunteers. This data is recorded every time a class is conducted, which is the most important role to play in each class and to sustain the education curriculum. * Class-related data is for exchanging information and sharing class ideas with other volunteers, and even if you are not good at English, you can write enough to understand what you did today through a translator or dictionary. |
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▷ ENGLISH SKILL REQUIREMENT ★★☆☆☆ / PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIREMENT ★☆☆☆☆ ☞ Communication with children is not directly used in English, so it is enough if basic communication is possible. However, since I communicate and live in English with local staff and other volunteers, I need enough English skills to have no problems in my daily life. |
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► DETAILS OF SUPPORT
 Local Orientation |
 Online Orientation |
 Online Consultation |
 Certificate of Completion |
 KGY Certification |
 Pre-Departure Care |
 KGY Consultation |
 KGY Mission |
 24hr Emergency Care |
 Airplane Ticket |
 Real-Time Consultation Service |
 KGY Note Book |
 Project and Participation Costs |
 KGY Mission Scholarship |
 OT Documents |
 Accommodation |
 Airport Pick-Up (Round-Trip) |
 Project Progress and Education |
 On-Site Coordinator |
 Wifi on Campus |
 3 Meals |
* In the case of activities, activities that are paid depending on the activity are also in progress, and you can choose autonomously.
▷ Accommodation and Meals
- Accommodation with International Friends during the project
- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner made with local ingredients during the project (from Monday Lunch to Saturday lunch)
- Safe from the Start, airport - round trip pick-up for accommodation
- Accommodation during the project - round trip to the place of service
▷ Project Activities
- The basics of life in Thailand, meticulous Local Orientation
- Fun Volunteer Activities with Children
- A Reliable Local Coordinator
▷ Care Services
- Procedures for dispatching participants: Receiving project registration and proceeding with dispatching procedures
- Orientation: Provides orientation to help you successfully spend your gap year
- OT materials: Materials containing the planner's know-how to go safely even for first-time overseas visitors
- Gap-year Notes: Notes to reflect on yourself during the gap-year (▶ READ MORE)
- Gap-year mission discount
▷ Certificates and Recommendations
- Issuing a certificate of activity for a local organization
- Issuing a certificate of participation in the Korean gap year and completion of activities
* Certificates and recommendations from local institutions are issued at the request of participants after the project is completed. In addition, certificates and recommendations from local institutions may vary depending on the form of the local institution.
* Certificates and recommendations will be issued upon submission of the review after the project has been properly carried out.
► NOT INCLUDED
- Round-trip airfare
- Individual Traveler's Insurance Costs
- Other Local Stay Expenses
NOTE: Please book tickets and transportation after finally being informed of the final schedule for participation in the project and departure.
It is an NGO organization established in 2004 starting with five university students who are gathered as one of the goals of helping develop the local community in Thailand. We are working on various projects to have a positive impact on the local community and to help people in marginalized communities live better lives.
Located about a 40-minute drive from downtown Chiang Rai, the organization is family-like, with local staff and volunteers gathering together to form a village. There are buildings in the village, including accommodations and restaurants where volunteers stay, and workshops where ethnic minority women make and sell handicrafts, and it is an atmosphere full of joy and passion that local staff and volunteers from all over the world are in harmony.
Want to learn different cultures, go back to nature, live simple and help minority communities?Then, make sure to participate in this project! If you want to do activities that teach children but hesitate to apply because of English, As a childcare teacher, I recommend this activity to you to have fun with Chiang Rai minority children, help with classes, and take care of them. I'll be waiting for the day to meet you through this project, which starts on the first and third Monday of every month :)
Participants will live in volunteer accommodations, which are managed and operated directly by local organizations. Volunteer accommodations are gathered in the form of a village, with group office buildings, accommodations for local staff, rest areas for volunteers, conference rooms, restaurants, craft studios, and shops. In this lively town, there is no end to laughter as people gather to eat, chat, play the guitar, or sing together.
The buildings are all made up of nature-friendly buildings, so you will be able to experience the culture and life of the local residents firsthand. Meals are served for three breakfast/lunch/dinner meals during the service period (from Monday lunch to Saturday lunch) except during free weekends, and are served almost every meal with rice.
* Accommodations for volunteers are divided into men and women.
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Multi-room / Bathroom / Meals provided (3 meals a day) / Wi-Fi available
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An exciting place where diverse emotions come to life, Chiang Rai!
Chiang Rai is a unique area where the borders of Laos and Myanmar are intertwined around the Mekong River, which flows in the north. Because of this, the residents of the region have long lost their places and have to accept the damage of the war whenever there is a border war between Myanmar and Thailand.
Furthermore, the production and sale of opium in the region was prevalent in the 20th century, devastating both the local economy and the lives of residents. Fortunately, since the 1970s, the Thai government has actively worked to eradicate opium by strengthening sanctions on opium and converting all poppy fields into coffee fields, transforming it into a world-famous coffee producing city. Still, it has heartbreaking traces of history in every corner of the region.
However, the untouched natural scenery, hidden attractions, and the nightly bustle of the night market create a simple but lively atmosphere, and it is also an attractive city where backpackers are constantly visiting. Plan your own gap year by volunteering in this place where people who live a simple life with small pleasures live together.
☞ Who are 18 years of age or older and healthy
☞ Anyone who can communicate in Basic ENGLISH
☞ Anyone who is interested in International Development Cooperation(Regional Development Field)
☞ Anyone who wants to spend time with new-made Internatioal Friends and do volunteer work
► COORDINATORS: TARGET
☞ A person whose diagnostic tool results in either self-reflection or lack of affection
☞ Anyone who wanted to do overseas volunteer work and do not want to feel the burden of needing to speak English and can help out physically
☞ People who want to make foreign friends but don't have much to say ! We are already friends just by sweating together!
☞ People who feel a lot of stress from their busy daily lives and want to reflect on themselves while doing volunteer work without thinking about it.
☞ This Program starts on every FIRST and THIRD Monday of every Month
☞ The minimum duration of participation in this project is at least 2 weeks.
| Costs | KRW | USD |
| 2 Weeks | 1,330,00 | 950 |
| 4 Weeks | 1,510,000 | 1,085 |
| 6 Weeks | 1,800,000 | 1,290 |
| 8 Weeks | 2,130,000 | 1,525 |
| 10 Weeks | 2,470,000 | 1,770 |
| 12 Weeks | 2,760,000 | 1,975 |
☞ DISCOUNT OFFERS are avaibale if apply to our GapYear Project Program → For more information, please contact us directly at program@koreagapyear.com
* If you would like to participate more than 12 weeks, please contact us separately
* Please note: Prices mentioned in USD may vary depending on the conversion rate on the day of application
* In the case of popular projects, there may be no availability, so please apply quickly to secure a seat.
If you are unable to pay in full, please deposit 500,000 won in advance for the registration fee and deposit the balance within two weeks. The process of confirming participation in the project will be conducted based on the date of payment of the registration fee to check the availability and TO. It is important to secure a position as soon as possible to participate in the desired date and period! (No refund when confirmed participation)
*However, if the start date is imminent, the balance deposit schedule may vary depending on the situation.
We recommend that all projects be applied three months before the start date of the project participation with normal procedures and KGY's preparation periods, and in principle, you can apply at least two months before the start date. However, if you need to participate in the project urgently or urgently, we will help you with the procedure as soon as possible by paying an additional amount through the emergency application service.
*We are helping you with the quick procedure as soon as possible, but there is a basic time such as communication with local organizations and time to confirm participation, and all procedures are the same as regular participants, so those who participate through the late application service should actively cooperate with the Korea GapYear operation team.
** Those who apply 180 days before the start date can get an early bird discount.
*** The emergency late application service can be applied from the selection option at the top, and if you have any questions related to the emergency application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com .
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☞ Provision: Automatic application for gap-year missions and notes / Full provision immediately upon confirmation of participation in OT materials / Additional emergency personnel / Support for preparation if documents are required
* If you have a hard time calculating the date, please refer to NAVER's date calculator >> 네이버 날짜 계산기 바로가기
Note: In the case of an emergency late application, there may be no TO depending on the local situation, and subsequent procedures will be carried out in accordance with the gap year refund policy. In addition, the participant is responsible for any problems caused by the participant's non-cooperation.
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