Volunteer by the Sea, in Southwest Thailand

  Thailand

• Phuket: 
Phuket

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Teaching in Southwest Thailand by the Sea!

Live and Teach in the Southwest Thailand, on the coast and on the islands. Famous for its lush jungles, white beaches, magnificent archipelago and a delicious Thai/Malay cuisine. A fantastic volunteer opportunity!

Satun is a spectacularly beautiful province in the Southwest. The Openmindprojects program, with one of its Thai bases in Satun town, now offers a chance to explore this unique region, its fascinating mixed culture and to get to know a region few tourists get to see.

You are also welcome to the beautiful region, Pang Nga (with the famous James Bond island) just north of Phuket, by the Andaman Sea.

Students need to improve basic skills in reading and writing but most of all help with communication. Teach English in primary schools on islands and in the countryside. You can also show students how to use computers at secondary schools and computer centers.

Get hands-on cross-cultural experience by helping young children or teenagers. Share your skills and experience with local schools, teachers and villages. We place you with schools and host families chosen by our local coordinator.

If you come for two months or more, you can go to two different places in Thailand, the largely unknown but genuine Northeast, Isan, as well as the Southwest and the sea, a unique chance to experience the diversity of Thailand!

Qualifications: Openminded, independent and flexible self starters, fluent English and computer literate.

Desired Background of Volunteers (but not required for Thailand positions)
- Relevant technical education and background, depending on project and tasks.
- English teaching certificate
- Previous experience teaching English as a foreign language
- An understanding and interest in development issues, modern learning principles and/or community-based education and/or ecotourism

Cost in US$: 535 first month then 300 per month

You pay for your travel to the destination, to and in Thailand, insurance, medical treatment and personal expenses.

Salary / Pay: No

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Any nationality or religion. Openminded, curious, independent and flexible, a self starter, who is fluent in English and computer literate and who wants to add a unique experience to his/her CV/resume! Traveling, back packing , taking a month or a year off to volunteer and see more of the world!

Age Range: 20 - 70

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Open mind projects's Mission Statement: Open Mind Projects is a bridge to knowledge and cross-cultural understanding, bridging digital and knowledge divides between rich and poor. Open Mind Projects arranges placements for international volunteers to schools, Orphan Homes, other institutions and projects, in Thailand and Laos. Open Mind Projects cooperates with these schools and institutions with learning ideas, technology and international volunteers. Schools and other learning/youth institutions in developing nations are understaffed and under resources. New information technology and international volunteers help offset this advantage. Open Mind Projects wants to facilitate valuable cross-cultural experience, personal development, for volunteers and local childeren and students. An opportunity to learn about other cultures while making local and international friends, within an affordable backpacker budget.

Year Founded: 2001