GW 13 - SONGKAIR
| Código | Nombre | Fechas | Tipo | Edad | Plazas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW 13 | SONGKAIR | 05/07-20/07 | 18+ | 15 |
Información Detallada
| Background | The Royal Thai Air Force has one of the longest histories of any air forces in the world. The foundation in aviation was laid since the year 1911 and has continued to prosper to the present days. During peace time, the Air Force support national development projects (rainmaking, forest observation, etc) and work in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The biggest numbers of projects supported by the Air Force are those promoted and supported by the King Rama IX. The role of the Army in general and the Air Force, in particular, is very appreciated and Thai citizens have the greatest respect for the Army and its soldiers as they have always played a major role in maintaining political stability inside the country, especially in the southern provinces. |
| Work | Volunteers will be teaching English inside the Air Force base, about 5 kilometres from the PSF/Greenway base in the Khlong Hoi Khong. The students will be mainly soldiers and officers working inside the base. |
| Study theme | The volunteers will be introduced to the Non-formal education techniques |
| Leisure Time |
Leisure time will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the camp-leader. The Greenway base lies in a very peaceful and nice piece of nature, where the volunteers will be able to relax after the activities. The city of Hat Yai can be reached by public means in about half an hour and the coastal Songkla city and its Samila beach can be reached in about an hour and half. |
| Accommodation | In the main base of the organisation. Basic but sufficient conditions. No alcohol and vegetarian food only. Sleeping bags required. |
| Location | The city of Hat Yai, third biggest of the country, is in the very south of Thailand, about 1300 Km south of Bangkok, 420 south of Phuket and 535 Km north of Kuala Lumpur |
| Terminal | Train, bus and national airport: Hat Yai. International airport: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Phuket |
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Special Requirement |
A correct level of English language and the will to teach it to kids is obviously necessary. |
| Extra fee | 6500 Thai Bahts |