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Internship, Volunteer in SE Asia

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Location
Cambodia: Siem Reap; Laos: Rural Areas; Nepal: Kathmandu; Thailand: Nong Khai

Term
Throughout the year

Program Duration
1-2 years, 9-12 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program
3-6 months

Dates
Every month

  • Description

    You want to be a Volunteer or Intern?
    * Volunteer to contact other volunteers and/or sometimes travel to our local projects and placements
    * Volunteer to train other volunteers in our monthly 3-day Volunteer and Cross Culture Training Sessions

    and/or

    * Volunteer to teach in SE Asia
    * Volunteer to work with IT, develop websites
    * Volunteer in national parks, other eco projects
    * Volunteer in health projects

  • Highlights

    Admin and R&D Volunteers based at the OMP Training Center in Thailand

    Teaching, eco and health volunteers based in the field in SE Asian projects

  • Qualifications

    * Fluent English.
    * Good computer skills.
    * Teaching experience an advantage.
    * A good team worker.
    * Flexible and adaptable to other cultures and habits.

  • Minimum Education

    Bachelors

  • Intern Types

    • Admin (Hospitality, Sports)
    • Business Admin, Management
    • Camp Counselor / Trip Leader
    • Development
    • Education
    • English as a Second Language
    • Information Systems
    • International Relations
    • Social Work
    • Sustainable Development
    • Tourism
    • Web Design
    • Environmental Studies
  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    As agreed

  • Cost Includes:

    • Housing
    • In-country orientation/Training
    • Pre-departure orientation/Training
    • Registration fees

  • Salary/Pay

    Monthly stipend available for Admin and R&D volunteers

  • Experience Required

    yes

      Good writing in English skills. Secretarial or similar experience an advantage. Used to working with Microsoft office or similar programs
  • Volunteer Types

    • Adult Education
    • Clerical And Office Work
    • Community Development
    • Computer Training
    • Curriculum Planning
    • Eco-tourism
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • English Teaching
    • Environment
    • Income-generation
    • Journalism
    • Managerial Consulting
    • Organizational Development
    • Public Education
    • Research
    • Secretarial
    • Seniors
    • Small Business Development
    • Social Services, Social Work
    • Teaching
    • Teaching Accounting
    • Technical Assistance
    • Volunteer Management
    • Volunteering
  • Typical Volunteer

    Open minded, energetic, flexible, dedicated

  • Age Range

    22 plus

  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Group living
    • Independent living

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    in Groups

  • Scholarships are Available

    Monthly stipend

  • Application Process Involves

    • Letters of Reference
    • Resume
    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    One - two weeks

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
    • 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