Volunteer in Thailand (North and South) and Laos
Laos
- Other Cities in Laos:
Vientiane
- Luang Prabang:
Luang Prabang
Thailand
- Bangkok:
Bangkok
- Chiang Mai:
Chiang Mai
- All Other Areas in Thailand:
Surat Thani,
Chonburi,
Trang,
Nakhon Pathom,
Khon Kaen,
Nong Khai,
Udon Thani,
Nakhon Phanom,
Chiang Rai,
Nakhon Ratchasima
- 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:
Our program provides an inside perspective you never get as a tourist! You find yourself teaching and working with teachers, students, Buddhist monks or orphans, assisting in rural schools, or supporting locally based eco tourism. Experiences like these will surely broaden your perspectives! The hospitality of your hosts, learning to live simple and in the in the moment, and to know the pleasure of simple uncomplicated friendships. You will return home with a greater appreciation of other cultures and life styles! Choose from the following programs:
Short-term or long-term Volunteering.
Though no specific educational or work background is required, our programs would be particularly appropriate for those interested in or studying the following: international studies, political science, education, environmental studies, cross-cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, Asian or Buddhist studies, women's studies, and development studies. Programs are experiential and educational and designed to utilize the initiative, individual skills and interests of self-directed students, academics and professionals.
Qualifications:
: No prior experience or specific skills required. However a desirable volunteer profile is a person who can adapt to unexpected situations and accept local and simple living and working conditions, speaks fluent English and is computer literate. Volunteers will be informed upon arrival at the orientation for new volunteers. Volunteers should at least be 18 years old.
Cost in US$: 350 per month plus Reg Fee 354
Cost Include Description:
Food,accommodation at the place of volunteering and Orientation
Week end Orientation
In counry 24 support, English speaking staff
Pre departure information, about travel and work
CD ROM with information and advice
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- appropriate technology
- arts
- business
- childcare/children
- clerical and office work
- community centers
- community development
- community organizing
- computer training
- consciousness-raising
- conservation
- culture
- curriculum planning
- democracy training
- eco-tourism
- economic development
- education
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- English teaching
- environment
- gender issues
- grassroots organization
- handicapped
- homelessness
- human rights
- income-generation
- indigenous issues
- infrastructure planning
- intervention
- labor issues
- literacy
- minority groups
- orphans
- population issues
- primary education
- professional services
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- public education
- public policy
- recreation
- relief
- sea turtle protection
- secondary education
- self help
- small business development
- social services, social work
- strategic planning
- teaching
- teaching accounting
- technical assistance
- tourism
- volunteer management
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
- youth
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Typical Volunteer: An openminded , curious, helpful, adaptable and patient person who likes to work with people from other countries and cultures and ready live like his/her local colleagues;
A person who likes and can take own initiatives and ready to work alone if required.
This program may appeal to a variety of people: educators, students and professionals to build cross cultural, field work and research skills. Volunteers are generally interested in a having a cross cultural adventure. They are immersed in the culture, living with generous Thai/Lao families. This is a service-learning experience. You will work with teachers, students, professionals and practicing Buddhist monks. Projects include teaching, teacher training, and locally based eco tourism. By living and working alongside local Thais/Laos, you will gain a true perspective of the culture, customs and traditions of these wonderful, colorful countries.
Age Range: 18 - 70
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
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Participants Travel
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of 3-4
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Resume
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
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
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