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.
Cost Include Description:
The cost covers housing and basic food costs at the centers. This is to ensure that all our funding goes towards assisting the children in need. The extra costs one will incur are the following: - Roundtrip Airfare - any 'specialty foods' that a person may want such as western takeaways (McDonalds, KFC) or cereal and milk for breakfast. Please note that these types of foods are not always available at all center locations - Extra transportation if desired - Travel Insurance
Salary / Pay: All positions are voluntary, we are a non-profit organization
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- AIDS
- animal welfare
- appropriate technology
- arts
- building schools
- childcare/children
- community development
- community health
- computer training
- culture
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- curriculum planning
- economic development
- education
- English teaching
- health
- health care
- health education
- homelessness
- hospital
- housing
- human rights
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- literacy
- nutrition
- primary education
- street kids
- teaching
- volunteering
- women
- youth
- youth development
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Age Range: 18 and Up
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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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
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