Work-Study Volunteers needed to help children in Thailand

Volunteer Work-Study Opportunity in Thailand

About us
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all
ages/backgrounds to contribute to our children’s home in Chiang Rai, Thailand as part of our
Volunteer Work-Study Program. Our center provides a stable, safe home and educational
opportunities for seven children, most of whom are teenagers. As a Work-Study Volunteer, you would
complete four hours of local work and four hours of international work a day alongside an
international staff dedicated to global development and helping children have access to more
opportunities. You will have substantial responsibilities and be a valued part of a grassroots
not-for-profit NGO at the ground level.

About the role
Local tasks vary, day to day.
● In our children’s homes in Thailand, daily tasks will include assisting with homework and
organizing projects and activities for the children.
● At all centers, you will provide the co-Directors with needs-based assistance in the daily
maintenance of the centers, becoming a part of the IHF family and integral to the work we do.
● For your international tasks, you will be assigned teams made up of volunteers from other
centers and you will work on administrative tasks for not just the center you are staying in,
but for the whole organization.
● Your tasks may include producing media content, assisting with fundraising efforts and
generating online outreach efforts to promote our organization’s goals and projects.
This is a great opportunity to experience the overall management of an international organization and
receive training in a multi-level, multifaceted work environment. Before arrival at the center, you will
already become a part of the team by completing pre-trip tasks with our international teams to gain
an understanding of the kind of work you will be doing.
Our foundation is run entirely by volunteers just like you, who have made commitments ranging from
2 weeks to multiple years. You will be supervised and guided by long-term volunteer co-Directors at
your center, who will listen to your ideas and work with you on a daily basis.

Requirements

● You must be fluent in written and spoken English.
● We value volunteers who are creative and innovative, willing to take responsibility and easily
adapt to new conditions and unexpected situations.
● Minimum of four weeks commitment.
● Minimum age 18 year old or above 16 with parent’s consent, unless volunteering in family.
Each IHF center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host
country. So must our staff and interns. Our volunteers must have high inter-cultural sensitivity and be
tolerant to different views and ways of life.

Fee
We provide basic accommodation and food at our centers, where you will live with your co-workers.
Unfortunately, as a nonprofit, we are unable to provide these amenities freely and we charge $75 per
week for the first month of your stay and $55 if any subsequent weeks. We are not able to cover
travel or insurance expenses or any other related costs, but we will help you with your travel and visa
planning. We will also try to comply with guidelines to secure any grant or scholarship funding
available at your university.

Apply
If you are interested in a longer, even more substantial experience, we also offer a 3-6 month
Internship Program. In this role, you will complete the four hours of international work and four hours
of local work as part of the Work-Study Program, but will have increased responsibility and more
opportunity to particularize your tasks to your skills. If you are interested in a more involved
experience, please apply for the Work-Study Program and note your interest in the Internship
Program. We will work with you to assess your skills and how you can best contribute your time.
Please familiarize yourself further with our organization reading the IHF Annual report 2014 that
contains the latest information about IHF Centers, Programs, Achievements, Finances and many more
at http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1317609/1928b08739/TEST/TEST/ and our our blog where you
can find stories of current and former volunteers http://ihfblog.wordpress.com/home/
We were given a 2013 Inspiring Story -- Responsible Tourism Award! Read more about it at
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See our great ratings at http://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/international-humanity-foundation-1/&nbs p;.
If you have any questions about our organization or programs, please contact
volunteering@ihfonline.org 
If you are ready to apply, please send your CV to applications@ihfonline.org