Description

Volunteer at an orphan homes. Teach at a school for young children in Thailand, Cambodia or Nepal.

Locations:
Northeast Thailand, Isan - NongKhai
South Thailand - Krabi and Phuket
Cambodia - outside Siem Reap
Nepal - in Kathmandu and South Nepal, Chitwan

Highlights

Nepal
Eco and Village Project in South Nepal
The Gawai Village. An Eco, Village and School Project near the Indian border and the famous Chitwan National Park. This is an amazing opportunity for the adventurous volunteer. Live with a local family, stay overnight in the forest watch tower, watch wild rhinos, maybe tigers and other wildlife.

Volunteer Tasks: Teach at the village school, local village tour guides and host families,

Kathmandu
The Helpless Upliftment Center Orphan Home, HUC and the Creation
School in Katmandu. A unique opportunity for the volunteer who wants to help and experience life at an orphan home as well as a school in Nepal. Stay with a host family, get immersed in Nepal culture.

Volunteer work: Work at the orphanage and assist staff with the children. Teach English and other subjects at the Creation School.

Cambodia
Tanol Dak Village outside Siem Reap
In Tanol Dak most of the people are rice farmers. The village is located in the countryside, surrounded by rice fields and banana trees, 1 hour and half from Siem Ream by bus. A close by river allows the local people to fish and swim.

Volunteer work: Teach English. Play with the children, Health care.

Orphan Home in Battambang
All of the kids are taught traditional Cambodian customs. The goal for all children is reintegration into the community. Medical care, housing and education are the main areas of focus.

Volunteer tasks: Promote social and cognitive skills as well as hygiene, health and sex education. Assisting with English classes. Basic computer

Thailand
Child Centers and Nursery Schools in Nongkhai, Northeast Thailand
Nursery Schools in Krabi South Thailand

Volunteer Tasks: Teach English and activate, play with children

Qualifications

Open to all volunteers who can speak English.

For certain projects a reference or police report is required.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad

Salary/Pay

Stipends available for volunteers from developing countries

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Interested in child and health care. Flexible, caring, independent and creative

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

One - two weeks

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Open mind projects's Mission Statement

To bridge the knowledge divide between the rich and poor. We do this by helping the underprivileged gain access to better learning opportunities with the help of modern information technology and international volunteers; To contribute to the fight against increasing threats to our environment, nature, and wildlife; To offer international volunteers unique opportunities to help bridge knowledge divides and to help save nature, while growing as persons in our grassroots education and eco projects.

Year Founded

2001