Volunteer with Buddhist Monks & Local community members in Laos

Useful information

Location: Luang Prabang, Laos

Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Start Date: See dates tab

Highlights:

• Teach Buddhist novice monks and other students in Luang Prabang
• Learn about Theravada Buddhist practices
• Immerse yourself in the many diverse cultures of Laos
• Swim in the crystal clear cascading pools of the Kuang Si Waterfalls

Program Focuses

In Laos, many young men decide to become monks to access education and escape poverty. Temples offer inexpensive teachings, but teachers are often overwhelmed. 

In addition, many students want to learn English to ensure a better professional future. In fact, there is an increasing demand for English classes, but there are few teachers: classes are overcrowded, and the quality of teaching is not always there.

We want to improve the quality of English programs by offering English-language teaching assistants to temples, schools and educational centers in Luang Prabang. 

By engaging in this project, you will teach English to these students in order to improve the quality of their education . This will enable them and their families to access a better quality of life through more opportunities in the world of work. 

From Monday to Friday, you will devote yourself to the preparation and the animation of the English courses. During the weekends, you will be free to visit the surroundings, or simply to relax with the other volunteers.

You will work with students from different backgrounds and levels, and teach a practical and conversational English. It is a demanding but very rewarding which enables you to discover Laotian culture from the inside. 

Our volunteer project inclusions

•  Airport pick up
• Accommodation
• Orientation
• Three meals a day
• Transport to and from the projects
• 24 hour support and supervisor on project
• Certificate of appreciation

The Laos Welcome Pack, always included in the booking confirmation email, is also a brilliant source of information for volunteers to prepare their trip.

Terms

• From 18 years
• Fluent in speaking & writing of English languageVaccines: Diphtheria, Typhus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A and Anti-polio. Ask your doctor for advice on rabies vaccination and anti-malarial treatments. 

We do not accept last minute reservations for programs in Laos because the personal information (passport) of the volunteers must be forwarded to our local partner at least one week before the start date of the program.
 

Visas

Most foreigners are granted a 30-day visa upon arrival in Laos (a payment of approximately US $ 50 + photo ID is required). It is important to indicate that the reason for the stay is tourism. 30-day visas can be renewed twice at the Luang Prabang Immigration Office (approximately US $ 78). Our local team will direct volunteers participating in a 90-day program to two options for visa renewal: an excursion to Vientiane to Thailand via the Friendship Bridge, or a round-trip flight to Chiang Mai. 

Payment and Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours after notification of acceptance of the application. The amount of this deposit is 300 €, or 900 € for programs over 5000 € and / more than 90 days.

In the case of a 300 € deposit, 50% of the total is due 16 weeks before the date of departure and the full amount is payable no later than 10 weeks before the departure date.

In the case of a deposit of € 900, 50% of the total is due 20 weeks before the date of departure and the full amount is due no later than 12 weeks before departure.

In the case of a deposit of 300 €, the participant can cancel at any time up to 16 weeks before the date of departure.

In the case of a deposit of 900 €, the participant can cancel at any time up to 20 weeks before the departure date.

The sums paid will be reimbursed with the exception of the amount of the deposit, withheld as a penalty. All refunds will be subject to a 15 € processing fee.

In the event of cancellation after the above dates, no refunds will be required.
 

To register you will be asked

- the registration form to be completed and returned to info@freepackers.com - a copy of the passport

Our local charity relies on travellers to volunteer on various schemes around the world. We place volunteers into local communities and projects, assisting in building projects and allowing travellers to contribute to a growing community as well as making new friends.

The organisation is non-profitable and always ensures that all funding goes directly into the projects. The fee price for the volunteer experience will cover your accommodation and transport as well as a donation the projects.