Intern Opportunities in Thailand, Laos and Nepal

  Laos

• Other Cities in Laos: 
Vientiane
• Rural Areas: 
Rural Areas

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

  Thailand

• Other Cities in Thailand: 
Krabi
• Bangkok: 
Bangkok
• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Hua Hin,  Hat Yai,  Khon Kaen,  Nong Khai,  Udon Thani,  Nakhon Ratchasima
• Phuket: 
Phuket

Term: Throughout the year 

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 Ameirca 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.

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

Post-Program Services Include:

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

Open mind projects's Mission Statement: Open Mind Projects is a bridge to knowledge and cross-cultural understanding, bridging digital and knowledge divides between rich and poor. Open Mind Projects arranges placements for international volunteers to schools, Orphan Homes, other institutions and projects, in Thailand and Laos. Open Mind Projects cooperates with these schools and institutions with learning ideas, technology and international volunteers. Schools and other learning/youth institutions in developing nations are understaffed and under resources. New information technology and international volunteers help offset this advantage. Open Mind Projects wants to facilitate valuable cross-cultural experience, personal development, for volunteers and local childeren and students. An opportunity to learn about other cultures while making local and international friends, within an affordable backpacker budget.

Year Founded: 2001