Beginning of another 5 weeks!

5 new Expedition Members arrived to the GVI base in Ao Luk, Thailand to take part in a 5 week Teaching and Community Development Expedition. They are coming from the United States and England to take part in a 100-hour TEFL qualification and community development projects such as teaching free English classes at the nearby community centre and assisting with other projects such as trash pick-ups, mangrove planting, and working with school children in the region. They are joining 6 other newly qualified TEFL teachers who are ready to take on their own classes in the community.

The newbies joined in on 3 days of orientation which included health and safety information, chore and cooking workshops, and introductions into teaching and projects in the community. Down time included a trip to the National Park and a barbecue dinner. Than Bok Khoranee National park was magical as usual with its crystal stream that meanders throughout the park creating inviting pools for escaping the afternoon heat.

Beginning of another 5 weeks!