Thoo Mweh Khee

The Thoo Mweh Khee Learning Center (TMK) welcomes more than 700 Karen students each year who fled Burma due to conflicts between the Burmese army and ethnic minority.

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The center offers classes from kindergarten to post-baccalaureate, including a four-year Bachelor in Liberal Arts (BLA) program, which makes it one of the best university-type courses in the region.

The majority of students are housed and fed at the center. Students work on the farm to grow the fruits and vegetables they consume.

Its aim is to provide young people with the necessary skills for a future independent professional life.

The volunteer will have for mission: 

  • Teaching English and the different subjects of the post-bac program (computer science, economics, social sciences, etc.)
  • Participation in extracurricular activities (sports, arts, fun activities)
  • Individualized student support and homework help during the evening study
  • Participation in various activities of the center

Training:

University Education in Social Sciences, Political Science, English, Law

Languages: A good level of English is necessary.

Required qualities :

  • Joyful, dynamic, inspiring, taste for the discovery of other cultures.
  • Strong initiative and pro-activity, but also patience and listening!
  • Sensitivity to animation activities with young people
  • Resilience and adaptability to different living conditions.
  • Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand
Conditions

Duration :
6 Month Minimum

Localisation :
Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand

Accommodation :
Volunteer House

Internet access :
Yes

Electricity :
Yes

Piped water :
Yes
Fees : Accommodation provided by the partner. Food is the responsibility of the volunteer.
Between 500 and 700 € transport costs (tax deductible)
200€ membership to AIME which allows you to benefit from:
- Follow-up and support
- Pre-departure training
- Starter kit (t-shirt, tote bag, stickers)
- Insurance (civil liability, health expenses and repatriation)
It is possible to exempt all costs from tax.
TAX EXEMPTION FOR COSTS INCURRED

Expenses incurred to participate in the mission are eligible for a tax reduction of 66% of the total amount spent.

For example :

Membership fee

200 €

Plane ticket

700 €

Accommodation / Food

100 €

Total

1 000 €

That is to say 340€ actually paid
following the tax reduction of 66%.

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