RPK33schoo – ICYE

Thailand

Country

RPK33schoo

Education

About

Rajaprajanugroh 33 School is a boarding school under the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation under Royal Patronage. It is a welfare education institution where children can study and live without paying any expenses. The school provides education, food, and accommodation for children who face social difficulties, such as loss of parents or guardians and family economic hardship.

The school currently has about 500 students, from kindergarten (around 4–5 years old) through secondary education (Grade 12), and also offers vocational certificate programmes. Most students come from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from rural areas and vulnerable communities across the region.

The school’s mission is to develop students into morally grounded individuals with the knowledge and skills to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes strengthening foundational knowledge for a better quality of life and competitiveness, fostering life skills for well-being at both local and global levels, and enhancing students’ capacity for future careers.

Location

Rajaprajanugroh 33 School is located in Lopburi Province in Central Thailand.

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 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.