Computer training, learning by doing, at Thai schools

  Thailand

• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Surat Thani,  Trang,  Khon Kaen,  Nong Khai,  Udon Thani
• Phuket: 
Phuket

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: every month

Description: Volunteers welcome to help children learn to use computers and to use computers to learn other subjects too. Learning by doing, at Thai schools. Teach at Thai primary and secondary schools.

Motivate and help students to learn while at the same time learning to use computers and searching the Internet.

A unique cross cultural opportunity. Get to really meet, live and work with the local people in villages and schools

Home stay with a family, or stay at the school's teachers house. Volunteers teach in villages and towns. Volunteers can also stay at Openmind Projects own volunteer houses in Nongkhai by the Mekong River and Krabi, by the sea.

You work independently, can accept simple living conditions and are able to cooperate with the local staff.

Highlights: Volunteers teach about 4 hours per day mainly by demonstrating applications and giving students tasks, like searching Internet for information and then presenting the information in Word or PowerPoint etc format.

Qualifications: You must have good computer skills and be able to work independently, accept simple living conditions and be able to cooperate with the local staff. Good English, computer and Internet skills.

- Open mind projects arranges for volunteer placements (please note that you volunteer for the placement not us!)
- Open mind projects discuss volunteer work with placements/schools/institutions before volunteers go there
- Weekend Introduction
   - to your work and placement,
   - advice about Thai life and culture
   - language introduction. Daily and classroom vocabulary
   - how to work with local people, teachers, staff and students/children
- Accommodation at most placements (You are welcome to our House in Nongkhai during your free time)
- Meals at placements unless otherwise agreed.
- English and Thai speaking contact persons during your stay in Thailand
- A Certificate as a successful volunteer
- You pay for your travel to the destination, to and in Thailand, insurance, medical treatment and personal expenses.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: *Good English, computer and Internet skills *Patient, flexible, open minded, curious and independent *Able to work and live simple

Age Range: 18 plus

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

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