Description

* Teach English in nursery, primary and secondary schools, in villages, towns, temples, orphanages or national parks.

In Thailand,Laos, Nepal
* Teach English to children, to tour guides and host families in eco tourism projects.
* Teach English in fascinating environments around Thailand, Laos and Nepal. Get immersed in local culture and language.

Choose the volunteer job and location that suits your interests and talents. Durations are from 2 to 24 weeks.

Highlights

* Volunteers can teach at schools and live with host families, rice farmers or teachers.
* Volunteers can choose to stay at Openmind Projects volunteer houses.
* Amazing opportunities to meet and live with local people and learn for life.

Qualifications

No qualifications are required other than a reasonable command of English and a desire to help others. But previous experience teaching English as a foreign language is an advantage

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

More reasonable than most because of our HO in Thailand. See our website.

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Accommodation, food, volunteer registration, pre departure and upon arrival information and training

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching

Typical Volunteer

Energetic, independent, curious and openminded explorers who want to travel, to help and to learn at the same time. Good spoken English and basic computer literacy. Patience, focus and adaptability important.

Age Range

20 years 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
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-4

Application Process Involves

• 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