Have an authentic Laos experience and teach english our children

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals: 16 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

18h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

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Amount

US$ 8

Per day

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Description

there are no restaurants and markets so we ask a contribuition to provide 3 meal per day

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Volunteers can help us in farm activities, buffalo care, watering gardens, and English classes for children. Our activities are simple and easy, the days are very quiet. Otherwise, they can enjoy spending time with local families, swimming in the Mekong River, and touring the island. We offer you a private room, three meals a day, bikes at your disposal and you can also use our equipped kitchen!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

16 Meeting locals
15 Immersing in the local culture
14 Meeting international travelers
12 Get in touch with nature
7 Practicing English
4 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 11. Sustainable cities and communities
10 10. Reduced inequalities
9 12. Responsible consumption and production

Laia

Spain

We had such a great time with Phonphet and his family. If you want to take a break during your trip, it's an incredible place to do so. There wasn't a lot of work to do, and he also organizes excursions to the other islands, totally recommended! :)

15 days ago

Ever

United States

Fantastic experience! Really felt connected to the nature of the place and included with the family. I'm so grateful for this experience and really miss Petuna. Meals are a bit repetitive but good and beds are simple. I really enjoyed contributing to the homestay, weeding in the garden, playing with the kids, and building the ramp. Hard work pays off! Lots of downtime too. We even got a trip to the other islands

20 days ago

Ellie

United Kingdom

We had a great time living with Phonphet and his family working on the island. He has a true passion for his project and it is inspiring to help his dream become a reality. There was a lot of rain meaning work hours were reduced, so there was a lot of down time, I'd recommend bringing a book/ puzzle book! The meals made by his wife were delicious and his daughters were a delight to play with. Facilities are basic but definitely manageable, just bring your own toilet roll:) we left here feeling like we had truly experienced authentic Laos lifestyle and could not recommend a better family:)

2 months ago

Joe

United Kingdom

Our time on the island with phonephet and his family were amazing. During our stay bungalows were being built to increase tourism to the land so our main role was to help contribute to them being built. Alongside this, we played with phonephets two daughters the guest house and Emma who were the most friendly and playful girls. Phonephet made sure we had plenty of down time, we would roughly work for 3 hours a day and then had the rest of the day to ourselves. During our stay it was rainy season which affected how much we could work, however, Phonephet always made sure we were happy and not to tired.

3 months ago

Jessica

United States

This experience was wonderful! Phonphet, his family, and the locals are amazing. Very welcoming and friendly. Working hours are exactly how it's described. Three meals a day were nice and they are very accommodating to dietary restrictions. If you are looking to be a part of local Laos living this is for you. There is a lot of down time so bring a book and things to do. Do note to bring enough kip for the entire stay. There are no atms on or near the island.

7 months ago

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