Description

CNN recommends 8 volunteer organizations in their Be the Change Initiative. Open Mind Projects is one.

Open Mind Projects is a learning and development as well as volunteer organization - helping poor people to better learning and living conditions with the help of volunteers and modern information and communications technology.

Open Mind Projects regularly have interns from North America and Europe who come to schools, orphan homes, national parks and other institutions and projects, in Thailand, Nepal and Laos.

Interns teach English or computer skills, help to develop sustainable eco tourism and support environmental protection.

Interns work with IT development, website and database for projects.

Interns help at hospitals and health clinics.

Highlights

* Teach English to young people
* Computer training for new beginners
* Eco tourism development in national parks and surrounding villages
* Support to environmental and wildlife protection
* Volunteer and school information material
* Web design
* Teach material development
* Teacher training

Local supervisor and a 3 day Orientation at the start followed by some individual preparation days.

Qualifications

We welcome interns who can help us develop training material:
* Teach English to students
* Teach English to rangers and tour guides
* Computer training
* Eco tourism development in national parks and surrounding villages
* Support to environmental and wildlife protection
* Teacher training

Especially qualified interns may receive a scholarship from the Open Mind Projects in Thailand to help cover the fee.

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Thai

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

yes

Relevant education and/or experience

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

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