Programs for Overseas Volunteers, Interns and Students

  Cambodia

• Other Cities in Cambodia: 
Battambang

  Laos

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

  Nepal

• Other Cities in Nepal: 
Chitwan
• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu

  Thailand

• Other Cities in Thailand: 
Krabi
• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Hua Hin,  Nong Khai,  Udon Thani
• Phuket: 
Phuket

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: on going

Description: Learning by doing, experiential programs for students of international relations, eco tourism, wildlife conservation or education and health care in the developing world.

For those who prepare for an international career.

Live, work and travel with other overseas students, volunteers and local people.

Program components include:
* Choice of project work: education, environment, ICT
* Choice of project placement: a school a national park, a health center
* One of the best onsite Volunteer Trainings offered in SE Asia
* 3 days of intense learning by doing: language, culture, ICT, volunteer work
* A local supervisor
* An agreed field work plan (for interns)
* Flexible choice of months
* Exit debriefing

A great opportunity to learn and to help in genuine culture immersion in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos or Nepal.

Highlights:
* The focus is on multiple experiences and challenges that assist you in gaining a totally different but real life experience before going to university or work.
* Excellent in the fields, social skills and management training experience.
* An unforgettable trip of growth, helping and learning, that beats other ways to prepare for life and an international career.

You can choose to go to a city, a village to teach or to a national park - help protect endangered animals, sea turtles, or elephants, in sustainable eco tourism projects and live there or with families in villages in Thailand or Laos.

You can also learn:
* Rice planting, squid fishing, park ranger work, basket weaving and cooking.
* Learn Thai, Lao or Khmer - through intensive work with local people.
* Some places offer chances to learn about Thai dancing and music, sports and cooking

The Volunteer, Internship Period can be customized according to your preferences.

Qualifications:
* Min US High School/Junior College
* French Baccalaureate
* Swedish Student examen
* German Abitur

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: * Mature and ambitious student with an interest in international relations, other cultures and the environment * Adaptable, flexible, socially talented

Age Range: Minimum 20

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

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• 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