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ThaGwy121-07 TAK 19-Mar-07 to 01-Apr-07 RELIEF/TEACH/SOCIAL 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

The aims of this workcamp are, teaching English, general hygiene to the school children and making the village more Eco-friendly by doing some manual work to protect the environment. This work will bring both the participants and the villagers close to each other. This is also the time to have fun (sanuk) together, learn more about each other's cultures and set a good basis for future activities, while to give both the participants and the local people an opportunity to exchange their culture. This camp hopes to improve the local children’s English, hygiene conditions and this is what the local people are expecting from the volunteers. This workcamp will better the children’s English and also motivate them to learn English, So, in the future this will help them to get better jobs. This workcamp will also help them to expand their horizons by meeting international Volunteers. This camp is located in a small village where people make a living on depending from nature. The camp will consist of two weeks with several works, in this camp the volunteers will be learning about the work and daily life of the tribal community while staying with them in their village. In this workcamp will be focusing on teaching English and general hygiene to the children from the age 5-18 years. This camp takes a non-formal approach to teaching. This means that, when you teach in the school, you will have to conform to the local teaching methods or style, but you will be free to choose your own way of teaching and may bring your own ideas into class. Please understand that your methods for teaching are less important than your attitude towards the students. Also, the subject of the teaching can alter, depending on current projects in the camp and might include, for example, environmental issues. Nobody expects you to teach the students to speak English fluently in two weeks but this camp will motivate them to learn English in the near future. You will be educating the school children also in health and hygiene awareness. This camp will set a good basis for future activities. The other part of work camp will also be doing manual work to develop the village, such as cleaning and beautifying the surrounding area of the community, so, the volunteers should bring some idea to get rid of rubbish without damaging the nature and to keep the environment preservation work. During the workcamp in a few days it will be possibly to get to know each other closely and build friendship with the local people by working in their rice fields, farms etc. This work will get to know the villagers, daily life, culture and traditions. You may expect visits from local villagers at the camp site. Volunteers can write up some ideas for future projects for this place. This informal teaching will help the children sustain and build upon the progress made during the camp. It is expected that the volunteers bring creative ideas for teaching English and general hygiene.

On the weekend, the group can stay at the camp for only short work to sightseeing the beautiful natures around the village or decide to go sightseeing to another place. If going out food expenses and transportation cost should be taken care by yourself. There are many different places of interest in Tak. Swimming suits (shirt and shorts) are a must! During your stay you may also visit some lakes and waterfalls. You will have plenty of free time in the mornings and especially the evenings and weekend. This time can be used for your personal activities like washing clothes, writing letters or just resting. Of course it’s also a great time to socialize with your fellow volunteers and the villagers.

In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth.

You will be staying in dormitory-style accommodations or with the villagers home, if in home of villagers try to be put on your best way during in home stay. Conditions are simple but will serve your basic needs, but the water is not heated. Hand-washing your own clothes will be a necessity. Try to be environmentally conscientious, and use resources such as water and electricity with restraint.

ThaGwy131-07 SING BURI 26-Mar-07 to 08-Apr-07 TEACH/ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

The aims of this work camp are, teaching English to the school children and making the village more Eco-friendly by doing some manual work to protect the environment around the village. This work will bring both the participants and the villagers close to each other. This is also the time to have fun (sanuk) together, learn more about each other's cultures and set a good basis for future activities while to give both the participants and the local people an opportunity to exchange their culture. The camp will consist of two weeks teaching English language to the school children and in some manual work to make the village more Eco-friendly for e.g. clearing garbage, disposing rubbish etc. Participants do a brain storming and come up with ideas for teaching English. If possible volunteers will also be teaching the school children better Environmental practices and preserving the environment and making the community more Eco-friendly. Informal teaching about nvironmental issues will help the children sustain and build upon the progress made during the camp. The volunteers will also be participating in the daily life of the local village. It is expected that the volunteers bring creative ideas for teaching English and environmental preservation. Remember that the point of the work is primarily a tool to build relationships with one another. So take time to socialize and let friendships develop. There is no rush to finish the projects. During the work camp, each volunteer will be assigned chores such as garbage duty, cooking, and cleaning up. The weekends are flexible than the weekdays, so consider this schedule is a very rough outline. On the weekend, the group can stay at the camp or decide to go sightseeing. If going out food expenses and transportation cost should be taken care by yourself. There are many different places of interest in Sing Buri e.g. Wat Sawang Arom, Chaksi Reclining Buddha, Wat Na Phrathat, Wat Phikun Thong, Monument Of Heroes And Khai Bang Rachan Park Khai Bang Rachan Park, Wat Phra Prang and Noi River Kiln Site, In Buri National Museum. The river Noy is very close by so, swimming suits (shirt and shorts) are a must! During your stay you may also visit some lakes and waterfalls. You will have plenty of free time in the mornings and especially the evenings and weekend. This time can be used for your personal activities like washing clothes, writing letters or just resting. Of course it’s also a great time to socialize with your fellow volunteers and the villagers.

In the evenings there will be ample time for discussions, and one popular nighttime activity is playing music around a campfire. This is always popular with the locals, as Thai people love to sing and dance. In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth. You will be staying in dormitory-style or with home stay accommodation with villagers in rural areas. Conditions are simple and the sleeping will be in an empty room. Showers are available, but the water is not heated. Hand-washing your own clothes will be a necessity. Try to be environmentally conscientious, and use resources such as water and electricity with restraint.

ThaGwy161-07 Loei 16-Apr-07 to 29-Apr-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

The aims of this workcamp are, teaching English, have fun (sanuk) together, learn more about each other's cultures and set a good basis for future activities while helping the school children. This camp hopes to improve the local children’s English and this is what the local people are expecting from the volunteers. This workcamp will better their English and also motivate them to learn English, So, in the future this will help them to get better jobs. This workcamp will also help them to expand their horizons by meeting international volunteers. During the work camp you will involve in several activities with the local students of all ages. The camp will consist of two weeks teaching English language to the school children. This program is all about teaching languages! Of course the primary focus is on the English language, but Thai people are also interested in getting an introduction to other foreign languages like French and Japanese. The project will consist of working with local students at schools (we have strong relationships with several primary, secondary, and high schools). The students will be between 7 and 18 years old. This camp takes a non-formal approach to teaching. This means that, when you teach in the school, you will have to conform to the local teaching methods or style, but you will be free to choose your own way of teaching and may bring your own ideas into class. Please understand that your methods for teaching are less important than your attitude towards the students. Also, the subject of the teaching can alter, depending on current projects in the camp and might include, for example, environmental issues. Nobody expects you to teach the students to speak English fluently in two weeks. Everyone involved considers it more important for the children to have personal contact with foreigners and to 'open up' with them. It is expected that the volunteers bring creative ideas for teaching. During free time volunteers will also participate in the free time activities of the local villagers and get to know them. The volunteers learn about the work and daily life of the villagers in this area. After school you may expect visits from neighborhood villages at the camp site or do some activities with the local people such as some game etc.

Remember that the point of the work is primarily a tool to build relationships with one another. So take time to socialize and let friendships develop. There is no rush to finish the projects. There will be no outsiders living with us in the camp, so each volunteer will be assigned chores such as garbage duty, cooking, and cleaning up.On the weekend, the group can stay at the camp or decide to go sightseeing. If going out food expenses and transportation cost should be taken care by yourself. There are many different places of interest in Loei e.g. Phu Kradung, Phu Luang and Phu Reua National parks; during your stay you may also visit some lakes and waterfalls. Swimming suits (shirt and shorts) are a must! You will have plenty of free time in the mornings and especially the evenings and weekend. This time can be used for your personal activities like washing clothes, writing letters or just resting. Of course it’s also a great time to socialize with your fellow volunteers and the villagers. In the evenings there will be ample time for discussions, and one popular nighttime activity is playing music around a campfire. This is always popular with the locals, as Thai people love to sing and dance. In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth. The accommodations in the camp is in the village and very basic. You will be staying in dormitory style accommodations or in home stays with the villagers. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bag, mat and a mosquito net.Try to be environmentally conscientious, and use resources such as water and electricity with restraint.

ThaGwy191-07 UBON RATCHATHANI 07-May-07 to 20-May-07 ENVI/AGRI/TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

The aims of this work camp are, learn more about each other's cultures and set a good basis for future activities. This is achieved by doing some manual work for the local community of the village and teaching English to the children of the school. This work will bring both the participants and the villagers close to each other. This is also the time to have fun (sanuk) together and give both the participants and the local people an opportunity to exchange their culture. W:The work consists of several works with the local people in the village. Volunteers will be involved in Environmental development work e.g. cleaning and beautifying community facilities, setting up trash collecting sites and recycling programs. You will start to know the villagers personally by possibly helping them in their work e.g. in their farm, rice fields, to weave cloth or do some developing work at the monastery. In the morning you can join the local people to study Buddhism lifestyle and some ceremonies in a near by monastery. These activities also depend on the season. After-school organizing sporting event and non competitive game, sing a song etc is also the best way to create relationship and have fun (sanuk) with the children and the local people. During the work camp, each volunteer will be assigned chores such as garbage duty, cooking, and cleaning up. On the weekend, the group can stay at the camp or decide to go sightseeing. If going out food expenses and transportation cost should be taken care by yourself. In this camp alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth. A: You will be staying in dormitory-style or with home stay accommodation with villagers in rural areas. Conditions are simple and the sleeping will be in an empty room. Showers are available, but the water is not heated. Hand-washing your own clothes will be a necessity.

ThaGwy201-07 Songkhla 1 14-May-07 to 27-May-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

During the work camp you will work together with other volunteers and with local students of all ages. The goal of this camp is to develop friendship between the participants and the local students at the schools and to teach them English, and more importantly, let them meet people from other parts of the world in order to broaden their horizons. You will see rural Thailand and have an opportunity to reside in a small village with the villagers and students in their homes. W: The camp will consist of two weeks spent interacting informally with the local people in the village and in schools. The volunteers learn about the work and daily life of the villagers in this area and can go on excursions near the campsite. The aim is to have fun (sanuk) together, learn more about each other's cultures and set a good basis for future activities. The work at the campsite can consist of some gardening and maybe light construction work, and if there is enough interest from the volunteers, they can write up some ideas for future educational projects. Each volunteer will be assigned chores such as garbage duty, cooking, and cleaning up. A: You will be staying in dormitory-style accommodations in Greenway’s Center. Conditions are simple but will serve your basic needs. The food will be vegetarian. Showers are available, but the water is not heated. Hand-washing your own clothes will be a necessity.

ThaGwy221-07 SING BURI 28-May-07 to 10-Jun-07 TEACH/ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy241-07 Songkhla 1 11-Jun-07 to 24-Jun-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy261-07 SING BURI 25-Jun-07 to 08-Jul-07 TEACH/ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy262-07 Loei 25-Jun-07 to 08-Jul-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy271-07 Chieng Rai, Mae Chan District 02-Jul-07 to 15-Jul-07 SOCIAL/MANUAL/TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

The aims of this work camp are, give both the participants and the local people a opportunity to exchange their culture by participate in a community development. Teaching English will help the local people communicate with foreigners when they come here in future. Environment preservation will help the local people to care for their environment. W: Participants participate with the local people in their daily activities. Teach English and a foreign language to the children. The volunteers will participate in the work and daily life of the local villagers in order to teach them better environmental practices. Volunteers will then work together with the villagers to change sanitation and waste disposal practices. Some people from this area rely on (illegal) logging and hunting for income. The project will consist of working closely with local people to implement environmentally friendly waste disposal systems and to establish a forest management program. Each volunteer will be assigned chores such as garbage duty, cooking, and cleaning up. You will start with getting to know the villagers personally, by possibly working with them in their farming or rice fields. You will also work with a group of teenagers in the village doing environmental activities, fixing up the site, trying out trekking options, visiting the school and/or protecting the forest. FREE TIME: You will have plenty of free time in the mornings and especially the evenings and weekend. This time can be used for your personal activities like washing clothes, writing letters or just resting. Of course it’s also a great time to socialize with your fellow volunteers and the villagers. In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged,because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth. A:The accommodation will be a simple, dormitory-style arrangement in the center and or home-stays with families in the village. Volunteers should bring their own sleepingmat and mosquito net as not all families can provide this.

ThaGwy272-07 UBON RATCHATHANI 02-Jul-07 to 15-Jul-07 ENVI/AGRI/TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy273-07 TAK 02-Jul-07 to 15-Jul-07 RELIEF/TEACH/SOCIAL 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth.

ThaGwy281-07 Songkhla 1 09-Jul-07 to 22-Jul-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy291-07 Chieng Rai, Mae Chan District 16-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 SOCIAL/MANUAL/TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy292-07 TAK 16-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 RELIEF/TEACH/SOCIAL 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth.

ThaGwy293-07 Krabi, Ao Luek district 16-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

The aims of this workcamp are, to give both the participants and the local people an opportunity to exchange their culture. This workcamp is all about environment preservation that means, it is to teach to the local people to understand environment issue by taking care of the nature and also keep it clean. Informal teaching about Environment protection, hygiene and English will help the children sustain and build upon the positive changes begun by the camp. W: Participants in this camp will be involved in manual labor work for Environmental development work e.g. cleaning and beautifying community facilities, setting up trash collecting sites and recycling programs, planting plants at muddy shores, to clear the garbage that is accumulated around the place and in waste disposal practices etc. Each volunteer will be assigned chores such as garbage duty, cooking, and cleaning up. FREE TIME You will have plenty of free time in the mornings and especially the evenings and weekend. This time can be used for your personal activities like washing clothes, writing letters or just resting. Of course it’s also a great time to socialize with your fellow volunteers and the villagers, and great part of time to visits in the area which is cover with beautiful nature by short walk within the group. In the evenings there will be ample time for discussions, and one popular nighttime activity is playing music around a campfire. This is always popular with the locals, as Thai people love to sing and dance. In this camp alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth. A:The accommodations in the camp is in the village and very basic. You will be staying in dormitory style accommodations or in home stays with the villagers. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bag, mat and a mosquito net.

ThaGwy303-07 Loei 23-Jul-07 to 05-Aug-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy301-07 SING BURI 23-Jul-07 to 05-Aug-07 TEACH/ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy302-07 Songkhla 1 23-Jul-07 to 05-Aug-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy312-07 UBON RATCHATHANI 30-Jul-07 to 12-Aug-07 ENVI/AGRI/TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy313-07 Krabi, Ao Luek district 30-Jul-07 to 12-Aug-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy322-07 TAK 06-Aug-07 to 19-Aug-07 RELIEF/TEACH/SOCIAL 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth.

ThaGwy321-07 Chieng Rai, Mae Chan District 06-Aug-07 to 19-Aug-07 SOCIAL/MANUAL/TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy333-07 Krabi, Ao Luek district 13-Aug-07 to 26-Aug-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy331-07 Songkhla 1 13-Aug-07 to 26-Aug-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy342-07 Loei 20-Aug-07 to 02-Sep-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy341-07 SING BURI 20-Aug-07 to 02-Sep-07 TEACH/ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy361-07 TAK 03-Sep-07 to 16-Sep-07 RELIEF/TEACH/SOCIAL 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth.

ThaGwy371-07 Songkhla 1 10-Sep-07 to 23-Sep-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy391-07 SING BURI 24-Sep-07 to 07-Oct-07 TEACH/ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy421-07 TAK 15-Oct-07 to 28-Oct-07 RELIEF/TEACH/SOCIAL 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

In this camp, as in all camps, alcohol use is forbidden. Smoking is not encouraged, because we want our volunteers set a positive example for the local youth.

ThaGwy451-07 UBON RATCHATHANI 05-Nov-07 to 18-Nov-07 ENVI/AGRI/TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy461-07 Songkhla 1 12-Nov-07 to 25-Nov-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy481-07 SING BURI 26-Nov-07 to 09-Dec-07 TEACH/ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy491-07 UBON RATCHATHANI 03-Dec-07 to 16-Dec-07 ENVI/AGRI/TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy501-07 Songkhla 1 10-Dec-07 to 23-Dec-07 TEACH 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

ThaGwy511-07 Krabi, Ao Luek district 17-Dec-07 to 30-Dec-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $170.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00