Testimonials
"I'm sure when I ponder my life experiences, during the twilight of my years, I will regard my six weeks in Thailand as six of the most sensational weeks of my life... I traveled to Thailand hoping for an enriching experience. What I found exceeded my wildest expectations."
Chris Cox, International Health Program, Thailand
GSC ORPHANAGE PROGRAM IN THAILAND
GSC volunteers work with orphanages in Central Thailand to bring light and happiness into the lives of disadvantaged children. Most of these children have lost their parents, or are from impoverished families or disenfranchised minority groups. Besides spending time providing companionship and recreational activities with the orphans, GSC volunteers also assist teachers at the orphanage in teaching English. In the orphanages, you will not only be a teacher but also a mentor and friend while having the unique opportunity to live on the orphanage grounds with the children and staff. You will help organize activities for the children, teach basic English classes and coach sports.
Due to the lack of stability in the lives of these orphans, GSC has been asked to provide volunteers willing to make a minimum commitment of four weeks working with these children. Therefore, volunteers interested in the Orphanage Program are required to participate in a five-week minimum short-term program, which consists of one week of orientation and training plus the additional minimum four-weeks of project work at the orphanage.
