A day in the life of a volunteer

If you're wondering what life is like for a volunteer teacher in Surin, the following should give you an idea of the daily routine...

8.00
Out of bed, breakfast and wait for collection

8.30
Teachers arrive at the house to pick up volunteers

8.45
Arrive at the school and greeted by the other teaching staff and hordes of friendly, curious children

9.00
Teach three one hour lessons to three classes at different stages of learning English. Assisted by Thai teacher in each class to ensure the students pay full attention

12.00
Enjoy lunch at the school and practise speaking Thai with other Thai teachers

Afternoon:
1.00
Back to class and teach for a further hour

2.00
Saying goodbyes to the kids, a few photos and then back to accommodation

2.15
Relax, read, plan tomorrow's lessons and also a trip for the weekend.

3.00
Trek off to the internet café to keep friends and family in touch with all the excitement.

6.00
Wander with other volunteers to the night market to enjoy a great Thai meal and fruit shake for 30 Baht (50p!). Bargain.

7.30
Trek off to one of the local bars to relax and enjoy some live music.

10.00
Bed, shattered but happy.