Help Children in Thailand with the International Humanity Foundation

  Thailand

• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Chiang Rai

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

Description: The International Humanity Foundation is looking for volunteers for our orphanage in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Unlike the other IHF Centers, the Thailand branch is solely an orphanage, not an education center. Our center in Chiang Rai works with the hilltribes, the indigenous people living in the tumultuous borderlands between Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos and extending as far as into China and Vietnam. The two tribes at our Children's Home are Lahu and Akha. The hilltribes in Northern Thailand face many challenges, and it is our mission to arm our children with the skills, attitudes and knowledge that they will need to have equal opportunities for their future, like other Thai citizens.

Highlights: IHF likes to look after its volunteers, utilizing skills people have to offer and developing new skills which you can put on your resume. Teaching English to the kids is an amazing experience and you will learn skills for future work. Work with IHF is not only fulfilling but fun too!

Qualifications:
-English speaker
-Mature and responsible
-Team player
-Fast learner with a great attitude
-Flexible
-Interested in global change through education and service
-Comfort in new, different cultures
-FUN!

Most importantly, an open heart and a willingness to help others and make a difference!

Cost in US$: USD $50 a week for international volunteers. Nothing for local volunteers.

Salary / Pay: All positions are voluntary, we are a non-profit organization

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and Up

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

International Humanity Foundation's Mission Statement: Through its poverty and education programs IHF creates person-to-person communication links between the voiceless, at-risk populations and the ordinary everyday people of all walks of life. This facilitates the exchange of more accurate information on global poverty thereby educating each other and creating a world that is better prepared for effective problem solving. The creation of these long lasting relationships is a learning experience for the poor and marginalized children as well as for the educated volunteers that participate in our programs. IHF policies and programs are firmly routed in a pass it on philosophy. This philosophy is a part of all our programs, and is embedded in the belief that all knowledge ever learned is gained through communication with others, thereby it is a responsibility for our children, staff, volunteers and sponsors to exchange this knowledge to reduce global misinformation and develop informed leaders for tomorrow.

Year Founded: 1983