Marine National Parks in Thailand
Thailand
- All Other Areas in Thailand:
Surat Thani,
Cha-am
- Phuket:
Phuket
Term: Throughout the year
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Every month introductions
Description:
Support responsible tourism, help the environment, save marine wildlife, sea turtles and coral reefs in Thai Marine National Parks. Many marine animal species, fish and sea turtles are in serious trouble. Destruction of habitat, poaching and illegal trading have dramatically reduced the populations. Volunteers wanted. All parks need their staff to improve their English as well as the available English information. Parks need more resources to preserve and protect wildlife and nature! National parks can benefit from eco-tourism to fund efforts to preserve their unique environments and volunteers help. A unique chance to exciting nature and culture experiences, go where the normal tourist never gets!
Highlights:
Volunteers contribute to these preservation efforts through a variety of activities including: * English language training for park staff at visitors' centers and park rangers
* English language training for local villagers
* Creating or improving park literature in English
* Conservation projects, and park maintenance
* Surveying and protecting existing fauna and flora in the parks
* Helping to improve local databases about wildlife and trees/plants.
* Designing websites
* Environmental planning including the use of GIS Field Conditions: Volunteers stay at the park or sometimes nearby.
Qualifications:
Depending on type of volunteer work: * For teach English volunteers - fluent English
* For divers surveying marine wildlife - advanced or higher level of dive certificate
* For web designers, other ICT work - qualified experience
* For environmental planners- relevant background, GIS etc
* Other relevant specialists welcome too
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Travel Types :
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- Deep-Sea Fishing
- Eco Tours
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Fishing
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- Kayaking (Sea)
- Nature Tours
- RainForest Tours
- Sailing
- Scuba
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- Snorkeling
- Sports
- Surfing
- Trekking
- Volunteering
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Cost Includes :
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- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
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- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Registration fees
- Written materials abroad
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Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- biological research
- computer training
- conservation
- culture
- eco-tourism
- economic development
- education
- English teaching
- environment
- geology
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- global warming
- grassroots organization
- natural resources
- popular education
- primary education
- public education
- recreation
- reforestation
- refugee relief
- research
- restoration
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- sea turtle protection
- secondary education
- solar & hydro projects
- sports
- teaching
- technical assistance
- tourism
- trail building
- volunteering
- water
- wildlife surveying
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Typical Volunteer: Indepedent, flexible
Keen interest in nature and marine life
Age Range: 20 plus
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Thailand
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
Post-Program Services Include:
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Alumni Network
- 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
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