Eco Tourism Development in Laos. Vientiane, Nam Kading and Phou Khao Khouai
Laos
- Other Cities in Laos:
Vientiane
- Rural Areas:
Rural Areas
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Ongoing
Description:
These projects in Laos, in Vientiane, the Phu Khao Khuai Mountains and Nam Kading by the Mekong River focus on teaching English to tour guides, villagers, adults, and also children/teachers in eco sites where eco tourists go trekking, stay with a host family etc.
But volunteers can also develop website content, other information material as well as help develop the administration of a major Lao eco tour operator in Vientiane.
Highlights:
Field projects are exciting to explore, sparsely populated, heavily forested and with an interesting wildlife such a clouded leopards, wild elephants, sun bears, net pythons. Rivers offer exciting rapids in stunning forest and mountain scenery and upstream some of the last remaining Siamese crocodiles may be found. OpenmindProjects volunteers can contribute to improving the lives of the local population and to preserving untouched nature by helping to develop and promote responsible and community based eco tourism.
Qualifications:
* Capable of living in remote villages and under simple conditions
* Similar experiences or otherwise volunteered with OpenmindProjects in Thailand
* English teaching experience is an advantage
* Administration skills
* Independence, initiative
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Cost Includes :
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- Excursions
- Food
- Housing
- In-country staff support
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Registration fees
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Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- animal welfare
- biological research
- community development
- conservation
- eco-tourism
- economic development
- education
- English teaching
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- environment
- grassroots organization
- home visit
- income-generation
- marketing
- minority groups
- natural resources
- professional services
- recreation
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- research
- self help
- small business development
- teaching
- technical assistance
- tourism
- trail building
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
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Typical Volunteer: Mature, independent, flexible and energetic
Age Range: 20 plus
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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Participants Travel to Laos
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Other
- Resume
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
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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