The project: This was a university volunteering project to Thailand.Each applicant had to go through an interview stage to fixed their position on the trip. This included your knowledge of the English language and your creative skills for teaching young children.

The volunteer’s role: The group which consisted of 15 girls stayed in Thailand (South, Koh Lak) for 3 weeks, then had the opportunity to stay an extra week for some free time and travelling. During those 3 weeks we taught at 3 different schools for 3 days at a time. We had to prepare lesson plans which took 2 days before each school, and prepare props from limited supplies. In groups we taught our classes on certain subjects from colours, jobs, directions, animals, family etc. The final day in each school was a group school / year day, where we all participated in a sport activites and games. Leading your own team it was our role to get the children excited and have lots of fun. this stage was a lot easier than the first two days, because a lot of the children bonded to you and would try their best to speak English.