Tsunami Victims in Thailand Still Need Support

  Thailand

• Phuket: 
Phuket

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: On going

Description: 3 years after the tsunami hit villages and islands in Thailand many people still suffer. The schools lack teaching material. Many still wait, hope to get their homes back. Rich people and companies claim their land and force the poor away from where they used to live.

Many of our volunteers have helped schools and students. And more are welcome. Some have helped villagers in other ways. Some have donated material, money to a school, orphan home, an orphan.

One of the best ways to help, is to come to teach, English, other subjects, computer skills, at schools. To give the children a hope for their futures and maybe give a voice to the parents who risk losing their homes.

Highlights: Accommodation:

Volunteers stay with families, or teachers house at schools.

Where:

Villages and small towns in the Pang Nga and Krabi Provinces, and the Phi Phi Islands with some of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand.

Pre Departure Handbook online available.

3 day Orientations for new volunteers in Thailand, some say the best volunteer training in SE Asia.

This program can be combined with other Open mind Projects placements in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal.

Qualifications:
- No formal requiremets
- Good English knowledge and some computer experience
- Openminded, adaptable and flexible personality important

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Extrovert, helpful, easygoing, flexible, and enthusiastic.

Age Range: 18 plus

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• 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