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Folklore Museum Songkhla

, Thailand

In partnership with

Folklore Museum The Institute for Southern Thai Studies, Thaksin University is the biggest museum in Southern, Thailand located in Yo Island, Songkhla lake, Songkhla with 8 acres up on the beautiful scenery.

The Institute provided traditional local knowledge and Southern museum. There are antiquities, presentation/showcases, souvenir shop and cafe in the museum.


Description of the Work

Volunteer Museum Interpreter and Support Specialist

Primary Responsibilities;
Antique Preservation: Volunteers will support the maintenance and repair of antiques in the museum’s collection, aiding in conservation efforts.

English Narration and Translation: Volunteers will be trained to serve as English narrators for foreign visitors, providing clear and accurate translations of the museum's encyclopedic materials into English or their native language as needed. Event Support and Coordination: Volunteers will assist the museum staff in planning, organizing, and executing local events, contributing to community engagement and cultural outreach.

English Language Instruction: Volunteers may have the opportunity to teach English to museum staff, enhancing staff communication with international visitors.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Includes a one-hour lunch break
Weekend is freetime


Accommodation & Food

Participants will stay at university dormitory, shared room, rest room. There are common room. Beding is provided.

Volunteer will receive budget for food. Breakfast and dinner will be at the university canteen. And Lunch will be at the working place.

Coin-operated washing machine are available at the accommodation.

Internet will be at accmommodation and wokring place or you can buy Thai sim card.


Location & Leisure

Songkhla cty, Beach


Appointment

Meeting Point At Vspace
13:00, 1st of every month
How to go to VSpace

TERMINAL: Hatyai International Airport

Please download Grab application or Maxim application to get to VSpace from
Hatyai International Airport (similar to Uber) Cost 200-300 Baht per trip

There is wifi at the airport and/or you can buy Thai sim card, there are 2
companies, AIS and True


Host Organization

Volunteer Spirit Association (ex Sawasdee) is a non-profit (NPO)/non-government (NGO) / a peace organization that coordinates international voluntary projects for people of all ages, cultures, religious and economic backgrounds. Our work is based on the belief that all people are capable of living together and cooperating with mutual respect and without recourse to violence to solve conflicts. Through international voluntary work we aim to give people the chance to experience this way of living whilst contributing in a useful manner to the community. Volunteer Spirit Association had started its activities in 2008 and organized first international workcamp in 2009. The first group of international volunteer was from NICE (Never-ending International workcamps Exchange) Japan Check out the website: http://volunteerspirit.or.th