Description

The Thailand Internship Program is designed for those who are interested in having a more in-depth learning experience in Thailand, while participating in international development. It offers a unique way to experience the Thai culture while contributing to and learning from the community. GSC Thailand interns live with local hosts while completing internships in English Education or Buddhist Immersion. Internships may be arranged at the start of any short-term program. Internships consist of the core short term program plus a long term extension and are designed for proactive and self motivated individuals.

GSC works with each participant to assist them in selecting the appropriate internship program. Every effort is made to ensure that both the needs of the participant and the community are met during the internship. All interns, regardless of the focus they choose, spend some of their time teaching English as a second language.

The GSC internship program is an excellent way for students who are looking for an adventure to fulfill either internship or independent study requirements. Students need not be U.S. citizens to participate. Academic credit may be obtained through the student's home institution or through our GSC partner institution, SUNY Albany. For further information, see our procedures for obtaining academic credit.

Although no specific educational background is required, Thailand internships would be particularly appropriate for those studying the following: international studies, sociology, political science, cross-cultural anthropology, women's studies, English as a second language, religious studies, community studies, Asian studies and development studies.

The number of internship spaces is limited depending on the month. To ensure you are accepted, apply early!

Highlights

Training

Thailand volunteers enjoy a 6-day orientation and training session to start their program. This includes pick-up at the Suvarmabumi Airport and two nights/three days accommodations in Bangkok with fellow volunteers and the in-country coordinator. During which, volunteers are taken on sightseeing trips to some of the famous sites in Bangkok that include the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Jim Thompson House, and a river boat taxi ride to Wat Arun. Volunteers are also taken out for group meals to get accustomed to the deliciously spicy Thai cuisine!

On the third day, participants are taken to the GSC center in Singburi for cultural and program specific orientation and training. This includes Thai language training, an introduction to the specific project, a day trip to Wat San Phra Kan (Monkey Temple) in Lopburi, Wat Phra Baht Nam Phu AIDS Hospice, and an overnight Buddhist immersion experience at a local Wat (Buddhist temple). GSC also provides basic training in teaching English as a foreign language for those who will be teaching English to either local students or novice monks during their program.

Host Families

Participating in an international homestay is one of the best ways to learn about another language and culture. Every GSC program offers a homestay with a local Thai or Tanzanian host. GSC places volunteers with hosts that enjoy learning about other cultures and appreciate the unique opportunity that hosting an international volunteer gives to their family life. Thailand volunteers also have the option of staying at the volunteer center throughout the duration of their stay.

Qualifications

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have conversational English ability. GSC actively looks for inspired, self motivated, and mature individuals.

Intern Types

• Development
• English as a Second Language
• Health Sciences

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

9-week internships start at USD 5,030

Program Fees Include:

Included in the program fees are subsidized pick up and drop off at the airport; all meals, accommodations, transportation, and entrance fees during orientation; meals and accommodations during project weeks; a weekend trip to Ayuthaya with fellow volunteers; and accommodations on the final night of the program in Bangkok.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

90 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Global Service Corps's Mission Statement

Working from offices on three continents, Global Service Corps is dedicated to fulfilling our mission of designing and implementing effective service-learning programs that provide maximum benefit to our program participants and the communities we serve. Through the hard work of our staff, support of our advisory board, collaboration with our partners and the participation of hundreds of volunteers each year, Global Service Corps has earned its reputation as a leader in international volunteerism, service-learning and community development.

Year Founded

1992