Volunteer with children in Laos

“Family” projects are suitable for children aged 4 and up. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your children’s age, the destination, and the type of mission.

During this humanitarian trip to Laos, you will help in kindergartens, rural primary schools or with students up to 25 years old by teaching English and organizing fun activities for children… Feel free to be creative! You will have many opportunities to interact with the children, who may end up teaching you something in return!

You will work 3 to 4 hours a day in one of the two kindergartens (2 to 4 years old) or in one of the various schools (4 to 12 years old) where you will help by teaching the basics of English to children, organizing activities and helping the local staff. This is the perfect place to learn more about local culture and at the same time help communities.

Although we aim to follow a school curriculum, we also focus on informal teaching. You will have a few extra hours during the week to create lessons or activities for students. Lessons can cover a wide range of content, from games, sports and music to crafts and life skills such as health, all in English.

Why the project exists

• Help understaffed teams and reduce the workload of local teams
• Share your experience working with children and gain skills
• Improve children’s education through English lessons

On Monday of your first week on site, you will participate in our orientation day to familiarize yourself with the surroundings and local culture. You will participate in an introduction meeting: rules and regulations, expectations/wishes, health and safety advice, lessons on Laos’ way of life, culture and language. Then you will have a tour of the premises and the local area (local shops, SIM card…).

Several activities are organized during the week: a barbecue evening every Tuesday night, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and connect with other participants! A movie night at the accommodation every Wednesday night. A restaurant evening on Thursdays to enjoy one of Southeast Asia’s favorite activities: karaoke.

Culture

As in neighboring Cambodia and Thailand, Theravada Buddhism is the dominant form of religion in Laos and has a significant influence on Laotian culture, playing a role in its language, art, literature, and performing arts.

It is a country that has preserved its authenticity and traditions, more than some of its neighbors who are becoming more and more modernized and succumbing to the West. Another good reason to participate in this humanitarian trip to Laos.