Itinerary
You will work with a wide variety of students, both Novice Monk and Lay students of varying ages, teaching both practical and conversational English across different levels. You will work on the project Monday to Friday, planning and delivering English lessons. Weekends are yours to explore the surrounding area or simply relax at base with your fellow volunteers. This challenging but rewarding role will provide volunteers with a unique insight into Buddhism and Lao culture, while giving them a chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of their students and the local community. Accommodation is in a centrally located guesthouse with electricity and shared rooms and bathrooms. You will enjoy daily communal meals with your fellow volunteers.
About
The beautiful ancient city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated in northern central Laos. Teach English in this idyllic setting, at the meeting of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, famous for its Buddhist temples and monasteries. In addition to spiritual and traditional beliefs, many males from rural villages commonly travel to cities such as Luang Prabang to seek out food, shelter, education and employment opportunities by joining the temples and becoming Novice Monks. This program seeks to increase students’ access to education which in turn can positively impact their future employment opportunities, socio-economic status and quality of life.
Rates
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Rates Include
- 24-hour emergency phone
- 24-hour in-country support
- A guided tour of Luang Prabang to show you the sights and point out the best restaurants, internet cafe’s, banks, etc.
- A shared room in guesthouse accommodation in the ancient city Luang Prabang
- Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- All necessary project training by experienced staff
- Learning about Lao culture, history, food, religion and language
- Location orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
- Orientation on teaching methods and techniques, language, culture and religion
- The rare opportunity to work closely with novice monks in a temple school
- Welcome meeting
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Rates do not Include
- Additional drinks and gratuities, extra local excursions, flights, international and domestic airport taxes, medical and travel insurance, personal kit, police or background check (where necessary), visa costs
Activities
CYCLING
Cycle through the Luang Prabang valley and experience the daily life of the local people, passing temple ruins and handicraft villages.
SIGHTSEEING
Take a ride on the Mekong River to visit the historical Pak Ou Caves that hold thousands of Buddha images. Visit the “Jar Maker” and weaving villages on your way back to watch the weavers at work; a short ride out of town, you can kayak on the Nam Khan River, discovering village life, beautiful countryside and lush green mountains along the way; visiting the Royal Palace Museum and the beautiful temples of Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Mai; discover the Tad Sae waterfall, a multi-level limestone formation that creates numerous cascading pools.
SWIMMING
On your weekends or while off project, the following short trips are popular with our volunteers and should definitely be checked out! Swim in the crystal clear water of the Kuang Si waterfall, enjoy the cascades and walk to the top of the falls to enjoy the beautiful view of the course of the water below.