Discover Thailand - Travel, Volunteer and Cultural Exchange 2010

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: All year round. Program Starts every 1st Monday of each month. Min. 4 wks. Max. 6 mos.

Description:
Thailand Program
If you are interested in volunteering during your time in Thailand, Cultural Embrace can organize week-long projects for you to teach/tutor English, work on environmental/eco projects in the forest and hillside, provide assistance at local orphanages, or volunteer at hilltribe villages. During your Cultural Excursion time you may find that you want to experience Thailand's rich in history and culture by exploring Buddhism, Muy Thai boxing, or eco-tours. Or opt to go on a trek through the hilltribe villages or jungle, which will give you a first-hand look at how many Thai minorities live and how pristine and beautiful these areas are.

Highlights:
- Program Placement Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your complete program before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.
- Room & Board
All accommodations and meals are included during the program. Housing will be located at either host family or volunteer sites. Your first night of arrival will include one night's accommodation in a standard hotel in Bangkok.
- Arrival Assistance
An airport pick-up and transfer to a standard hotel in Bangkok will be included upon arrival.   
- Arrival Orientation
A one-week all-inclusive comprehensive orientation will be included. The orientation introduces the local community, Thai cultures, basic Thai language, and Thai cuisines/cooking.
- Excursions and Activities
Enjoy a variety of activities and visit local sites in this beautiful country. Learn to cook, meditate, speak and perform like the locals. And experience it through the city, rural, rainforest and beach environments.
- Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with the information to obtain a visa, but we have no control nor the ability to guarantee of government issuances and visa availability.
- Traveler's Medical Insurance
Cultural Embrace includes a comprehensive international health insurance during your time on our program.   
- Cultural Embrace Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
- Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Thailand.

Qualifications:
* Volunteers must be at least the age of 18. Or, if younger than 18, you must have parental or guardian consent
* Minimum commitment of 2 weeks, maximum 6 months
* Enjoy working and serving others in an underprivileged and struggling environment
* Open to foreign cultures and living abroad.
* Responsible and dedicated to full-term of commitment.

Cost in US$: From 1,276 for 2 weeks. Contact Cultural Embrace for customized pricing.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers must be at least the age of 18. Or, if younger than 18, you must have parental or guardian consent. Minimum commitment of 4 weeks, maximum 6 months. Enjoy working and serving others in an underprivileged and struggling environment. Open to foreign cultures and living abroad. Responsible and dedicated to full-term of commitment.

Age Range: 18-70 years old; minors require adult consent

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"