LIVE WITH A THAI FAMILY AND TEACH THEM ENGLISH 15 HOURS EACH WEEK.

Ocean view in ThailandVolunteer 15 hours each week in exchange for free room and board.  Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling the area.

Imagine living in Thailand and receiving free room and board from your adopted host family.

The Need:  Volunteer 15 hours a week, mostly on weekdays, helping your host family with Conversational English.  That's it.  Many Thai families want to learn English or get better at speaking English through conversation.  They are willing to provide a private room and 3 home-cooked, healthy meals each day.

Benefits:

  • GeoVisions Text, A Tutor's GuideTravel for less.
  • You put in a couple of hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent traveling and experiencing the culture in depth.
  • Do you want to learn Thai or brush up on your language skills?  We can easily arrange optional language classes for you.  It's up to you.  Plus you receive "survival" Thai classes at orientation.
  • Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your resume by volunteering with the Conversation Corps.  Job: "Private Language Tutor." References:  Global.  It just doesn't get any better than that.
  • You "meet" your family in advance through email and phone calls.  Each family is interviewed and carefully screened by in-country staff.   
  • Exclusive materials written by GeoVisions staff will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new family.
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This is a high-energy and really fun position.  GeoVisions provides the materials; you provide the personality to liven up a family class or dinner conversation!  Find out first-hand how a Thai family lives day-to-day.  Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in family activities and to meet extended family.  Plus, they can show you landmarks and hidden gems.

Conversation Corps volunteers must be native English speakers.  They need to have earned a high school (secondary school) diploma or certificate, be in good health and abide by the family’s rules and habits. Placements are available most of the year and range in duration from one to three months.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Sharing your language with the host family for at least 15 hours a week.
  • Using GeoVisions' Bag of Tricks and your exclusive membership in the ESL-Lounge, provide creative, fun and informative language sessions. 
  • Keep your room tidy and clean and respect the host family’s rules and habits.
  • Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
  • Be available to help the children with their English homework.
  • Play games in English with the children.

What You Get For Your Program Fee

  • Fruit boats in BangkokPersonalized Volunteer Placement with a host family through our Partner in Thailand, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
  • 3-day orientation with Bangkok sightseeing, accommodation included. 
  • A comfortable, safe place to live in Thailand, your own private room, and your meals.
  • An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Thailand.
  • In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.  Plus "survival" Thail classes during your orientation.
  • Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
  • Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
  • Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
  • A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
  • Our own text book, A Tutor's Guide--Teaching English To Families and Children.
  • Premium online membership at the ESL-Lounge.
  • Two-months membership at Pongo Resume.
  • The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, letter from the President of The United States and certificate.

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FACT FILE
Minimum Length 1 month 
Maximum Length 3 months 
Add on Blocks of Time 1 month 
Age 18-55  Health Good. Statement of health from a doctor is required. 
For Minimum Length $ 1310 
For Maximum Length $ 1410 
Additional Fee Information Cost for 2 months is $1,360. If you stay 3 months the cost per day is only $16. 
Language Training "Survival" Thai is provided at orientation.  Airport Transfers INCLUDED from the airport to Bangkok. 
Orientation INCLUDED. In Bangkok. Sightseeing and accommodation included.  Flights Not Included 
Insurance INCLUDED  Visa Costs Not Included 
Local Transportation Not Included  Other  
Room INCLUDED 
Meals INCLUDED 
Locations Placements may be throughout Thailand. 
Working Hours 15 hours/week. Schedule to be set with host family and tutor. 
Language Requirements Native English Speaker. A plus is tutor has a second language. 
Additional Information No smoking for this program. It is possible to spend one month with one host family and to change locations within Thailand and stay with another host family. (Arrangements must be made at time of application.) 
Arrival Dates Throughout the year, except May and October. 

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