Description

Volunteers welcome to help children learn to use computers and to use computers to learn other subjects too. Learning by doing, at Thai schools. Teach at Thai primary and secondary schools.

Motivate and help students to learn while at the same time learning to use computers and searching the Internet.

A unique cross cultural opportunity. Get to really meet, live and work with the local people in villages and schools

Home stay with a family, or stay at the school's teachers house. Volunteers teach in villages and towns. Volunteers can also stay at Openmind Projects own volunteer houses in Nongkhai by the Mekong River and Krabi, by the sea.

You work independently, can accept simple living conditions and are able to cooperate with the local staff.

Highlights

Volunteers teach about 4 hours per day mainly by demonstrating applications and giving students tasks, like searching Internet for information and then presenting the information in Word or PowerPoint etc format.

Qualifications

You must have good computer skills and be able to work independently, accept simple living conditions and be able to cooperate with the local staff. Good English, computer and Internet skills.

Languages

• English
• Thai

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What you can expect as a volunteer
* Open mind projects arranges for volunteer placements (please note that you volunteer for the placement not us!)
* Open mind projects discuss volunteer work with placements/schools/institutions before volunteers go there
* Weekend Introduction
- to your work and placement,
- advice about Thai life and culture
- language introduction. Daily and classroom vocabulary
- how to work with local people, teachers, staff and students/children
* Accommodation at most placements (You are welcome to our House in Nongkhai during your free time)
* Meals at placements unless otherwise agreed.
* English and Thai speaking contact persons during your stay in Thailand
* A Certificate as a successful volunteer
* You pay for your travel to the destination, to and in Thailand, insurance, medical treatment and personal expenses.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Appropriate Technology
• Computer Training
• Education
• Popular Education
• Teaching

Typical Volunteer

*Good English, computer and Internet skills *Patient, flexible, open minded, curious and independent *Able to work and live simple

Age Range

18 plus

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

One - two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

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