New Luang Prabang Project Staff arrive in Ao Luk, Thailand for GVI Training
The Ao Luk team made the new recruits feel very welcome, as did the volunteers and interns in Thailand. Regional Director, Jill ‘Manow’ Walker, Project Manager Charlie Crowson, Emma, Leila, Steve and Apple all showed off Ao Luk during the Songkram Week! Of course this was a very serious week of training so in between visits to the markets, swimming in Than Bok Khorani National Park, kayaking amongst Krabi’s amazing mangroves and karsts and eating delicious Thai food, Greg and Sam learned all about volunteer management, keeping everyone safe and healthy – our practice dummy for Emergency First Response, Roy, was ever so grateful for the resuscitation! – and attended English classes and input sessions with the TEFL volunteers.
The weather has been terrific, albeit very hot and humid (a perfect antidote to Melbourne’s cold and wet pseudo-summer). The GVI staff on base are all knowledgeable, funny and each have fascinating stories to share, and the warm and friendly local community in Ao Luk have made the week a tremendous success. Now both Greg and Sam are super excited about heading up to Luang Prabang on Thursday and welcoming our own volunteers on Friday!
Written by Sam - GVI Laos latest recruit
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