Description

Volunteers who choose health education have the opportunity to work in a variety of different projects located in or near Bangkok. An excellent project is available that gives volunteers the opportunity to work with disabled children. Volunteers will learn the basics of Thai massage and then use their new skills to help the children with their disabilities.

Another project is available at a children's hospital in Thailand. Children who have been hospitalized for a long period of time can become unhappy and bored. Additionally, these negative feelings can make their symptoms worse. Volunteers can help by playing with the children, helping the hospital staff with their care, and tutoring the children in English or other subjects.

There may also be opportunities for interested volunteers to shadow or assist doctors and other healthcare professionals. This may include tasks such as: taking temperatures, bathing patients, changing clothing and diapers, and acting as a translator for foreign patients. These opportunities are subject to availability.

The Health Education program is an excellent opportunity for dynamic volunteers to expand on their ideas of public health. Volunteering in Thailand will allow participants the opportunity to acquire knowledge of health systems in other cultures and make a significant difference in the lives of local Thai people. Volunteers can participate in health education clinics such as: breast feeding clinic, teen clinic, drug clinics, and others. Volunteers will need to be self-directed and motivated in order to make the most of this opportunity.

Highlights

Participants will receive an orientation after arriving in Thailand that will acquaint them with the culture, the program, and the surrounding area.

Activities: To help participants learn more about Thai culture and integrate with the community, 30 hours of Thai language instruction is included for all programs of 4 weeks or longer.

For volunteers placed outside Bangkok, where the language school is not easily accessible, alternate language training options will be arranged. Volunteers placed outside Bangkok may receive less than 30 hours of training, for logistical reasons.

Qualifications

Volunteers must have: English language fluency, a desire to help the people of Thailand, flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

- Airport reception and dropoff
- Accommodations
- Thai food (2-3 meals per day)
- On-site orientation
- Pre-departure information
- 24 hour local emergency support
- Free cell phone rental
- Travel medical insurance

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Health
• Consciousness-raising
• Health
• Health Education
• Popular Education
• Public Education

Typical Volunteer

World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteer to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range

18 and older. Younger volunteers accepted by application.

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume
• Phone/Video Interview

World Endeavors's Mission Statement

World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.