RPG60 School

Thailand

Country

RPG60 School

Education

About

Rajaprajanugroh 60 School is a boarding school under the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation under Royal Patronage. As a welfare institution, it provides a safe haven where children can study and live entirely free of charge. The school offers comprehensive support, including education, meals, and accommodation, for children facing severe social hardships, such as being without a family, abandoned, or coming from families struggling with extreme poverty. The school serves a diverse student body of approximately 500-600 students, ranging from kindergarten through secondary education (Grade 12).

Location

Rajaprajanugroh 60 School is located in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, in Northern Thailand.

Given its location in the mountainous North, a significant number of students come from ethnic minority groups and remote highland communities. For many of these children, the school is not just an educational facility but a vital gateway to opportunities that are otherwise inaccessible due to geographic and economic barriers.

Accommodation

Volunteers will stay at the school accommodation provided on campus. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with basic furniture and shared facilities. Staying within the school grounds allows volunteers to be close to the students and easily integrated into daily school life. Meals are provided at the school canteen, offering local Thai food three times a day. This arrangement not only ensures convenience but also allows volunteers to experience authentic Thai cuisine as part of their cultural immersion.

Child Protection

Please note that you will be required to sign ICYE’s policy Care to Engage on Safeguarding Children.

Volunteer Tasks

International volunteers are invited to create activities that improve the students’ English communication skills and promote intercultural learning. Through interactive methods—such as games, songs, storytelling, creative workshops, and cultural exchange—volunteers help students gain confidence, develop curiosity, and expand their global perspectives in a supportive environment.

Volunteers will serve as intercultural facilitators and language supporters in the school community. Their main role is to help students practice English in a practical, enjoyable way while sharing their own cultures. Volunteers are not expected to replace professional teachers but to complement classroom learning through creative and interactive approaches.

Planned Tasks

English Language Support: Assist teachers in English lessons by focusing on communication and conversational practice.
Intercultural Activities: Organise games, storytelling, songs, and cultural workshops to broaden students’ global perspectives.
Extracurricular Engagement: Support activities such as sports, arts, music, and school events where English can be naturally practiced.
Learning Materials: Help create simple teaching aids, worksheets, or digital content to support lessons.
Vocational & Life Skills: For students in the vocational programme, volunteers may contribute by sharing practical skills or simple professional communication in English.