Guest House Moonlapamok, Mai, Laos

5.0
(29 reviews)29

Have an authentic Laos experience and teach english our children

Top Host
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High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with the locals
27 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers
25 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 8

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

As there are no restaurants and markets we ask for a contribuition to provide 3 meals per day, as well as unlimited water, tea and coffee. We hope you can understand.

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What you get

1

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
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Volunteers can help us in farm activities, small cleaning duties, watering gardens and English classes for children (english classes are only on the weekend). 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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29 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

  • 27 Meeting locals
  • 25 Meeting international travelers
  • 23 Immersing in the local culture
  • 21 Get in touch with nature
  • 13 Practicing English
  • 8 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 18 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 15 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 15 12. Responsible consumption and production
Sophie

France

5

Phonepet and his family are great host. They are welcoming and friendly, food was divers and tasty. The project is simple, practising English with the children from the community. Kids are easy going and respectful. There are not many hours actually teaching but it's spread throughout the day and it can feel long as the school is away from the homestay. Overall I had a great time and would definitely come back if I pass by there again.

3 months ago

Sean

United Kingdom

5

This was my first volunteering gig! Phonephet and his family are absolute gems. So warm and welcoming and made me feel very at home. The work is straightforward around the Homestay and when it comes to teaching it's structured and you're then also given a lot of opportunity to make the classes and teachings your own. The kids are so lovely, enthusiastic and an absolute joy to teach. I was lucky enough to get there as the new school year was starting. The meals are delicious!!! Having family dinners, playing cards and a few drinks. I really can't recommend enough!

4 months ago

Lily

United States

5

Living with Phonephet's family at the guest house Bungalow was an amazing experience! Phonephet and his wife, Pouk, are so kind and their two girls are adorable. The work is minimal, we did watering in the morning and around 5:30pm, only if it didn't rain (which it did a lot). We played with the kids and taught local children English, which was a very rewarding experience! The homestead is a very welcoming environment - perfect for experiencing local culture and living the slow, island life. My only warning is that the kids may let themselves into your room and play with your belongings haha

5 months ago

Madison

United States

5

I would definitely recommend this volunteer position. The work is light and very manageable. Teaching the children English on the weekends was truly a pleasure. They were always happy and excited to learn. The place is very relaxing with plenty of hammocks and a gorgeous view of the river. Definitely bring a good book as cell service isn't a guarantee. I truly enjoyed connecting with nature and the locals during my time here.

6 months ago

Mathilde

Germany

5

Mr Phonephet and his family are so warm and lovely! Amazing food and the girls are cute and fun. The day was good structured and easy. Very calm and nice place ! Thank you for the good time on Dong lang noy!!! I will come back for sure ☀️🙏🏻

7 months ago

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