Baan Ngaow Learning Center - Project Coordinator Needed

  Thailand

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

Description: Culture Network Foundation (CNF) is establishing a new project called Baan Ngaow Learning Center located in Ranong Province of Thailand. The project aims to provide basic education, occupational skills and cultural activities to those disadvantaged children who are in dire need of help.

The center has been set up as an alternative school or a learning center for Burmese children who flee from Burma with their parents since the Cyclone Nargis. These kids do not meet the requirements of Thailand standard school; therefore, could not apply to study. We don't want them to lose interest in education or worse think of becoming thieves or prostitutes instead. Education as we see it is not only important to the children as individuals but also to the whole community.

Now we are urgently seeking experienced independent volunteers with exceptional organization and communication skills including strategic planning and implementing to help us at the project site for at least 3 months (with preference of a longer commitment) as a PROJECT COORDINATOR (start as soon as possible).

The volunteer's primary focus is to build and strengthen the project as well as the following:

- Create strategic plan, workflow, plus action plan
- Implement plan
- Organize related activities to support project objectives such as
       - Recruiting and promoting volunteer opportunities.
       - Planning weekly volunteer activities schedules.
- Assist in fundraising and materials needed for the learning center.
- Teach English and lead workshops.
- Interact with people involved with the project.
- Update and report work progress and related issue to project leader.
- Equip other staffs and volunteer with knowledge to carry on the project once program is finished.

Through this unique position, the volunteer will have the opportunity to truly integrate in the community, build relationships, gain a deep understanding of the local culture and language, learn about group dynamics and cultural differences and meet new people!

Please note that the project is located in the rural area of Thailand; therefore, this opportunity is appropriate for someone who is flexible and capable of living in remote area.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: -

Experience Required: yes

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Culture Network Foundation's Mission Statement: Culture Network Foundation is a small non-profit organization; fully charity licensed under Thai law No. T 233/2546, was established by a hope in bringing people from various cultures together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. Our goals are to greater human understanding and bring our world closer together into one global community. Objectives: * To pursue an active campaign and publicize Thai culture. * To promote and support individuals or communities in pursuing Thai cultural heritage. * To be a networking center for service and promotion of education as well as cultural exchange for both local and international organization. * To provide an assistance and give a proper guidance in Thai cultural studies for the new generation. * To cooperate and promote cultural activities with government agencies. * To conduct or cooperate any activities for public benefit with other charitable organizations.

Year Founded: 2003