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Volunteer Training & Improving the Lives of Young Villagers (Thailand)

Thailand, Nong Khai
Sven & GaweechatFounders
Openmind Projects offers free education to poor youth in SE Asia. Volunteers are welcome to help at our Center, camps and villages.
Languages spoken: English, Swedish, Thai
Response rate: 25%
Response time over a week
Sven & Gaweechat are part of:Openmind Projects Foundation
Sven & Gaweechat are part of:Openmind Projects Foundation
Basic information
min 5 day(s)
18+
10 helpers
Renewals & Fees
€ 95.00 per person / one off fee
€ 10.00 / day per person
€ 20.00 per person / each way

At our Openmind Projects Training Center in NongKhai in the northeast of Thailand, we provide free training for poor youth.
We also work with schools and villages and invite their children to camps at our center.
Everything is free.

We use Learning by Doing and the internet and the help of overseas volunteers.

We have successfully trained over 400 trainees, young potential leaders, and run over 60 learning camps with over 2000 campers.

We Accept Helper(s)

From:
28 / 12 / 2019
To:
31 / 08 / 2023
Not available
Available
Help Required

Gardening

Building

Cooking / shopping

Help with Eco project

Helping with Tourists

Charity work

Language practise

Art project

Help with Computers / internet

Teaching/Teaching


Hours & Roster

15 hours/week

Work Days

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Days off

Saturday

Sunday

Helpstay Volunteers are welcome to help us with:

• IT, web design and development, digital marketing, social media, and/or videography

• Administrative, local trainee and volunteer work

• Maintenance and repairs at our Center

• Organic Gardening

• Cooking classes

• Teaching English and IT skills to local students and trainees
• Other tasks can also be discussed

Sleeping
Volunteer House
Dormitory Shared

Eating
Half Board

Linen & Laundry
Yes
No

At our Center in Thailand, you normally share a bedroom and shower, men and women separate.
If you prefer more privacy and comfort, nice guest houses are available nearby, some with a volunteer discount.

Meals provided for lunch and dinner, week days.

Getting There

Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)

Get Free Quote

Travel to Nong Khai, Openmind Projects Training Center

By Train:
Take the train to Nong Khai from Bangkok, night or daytime, about 11 -13 hours. Buy a ticket a day in advance. You can book online at https://traveltickets.12go.asia

By Bus:
Direct Bus NO.825: From Suvarnabhumi Airport 21.00 pm.
Price: 439 baht
ROUTE: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Nakhonratchasima – Khonkhaen – Udonthani – Nongkhai (http://suvarnabhumiairport.com/en/118-bus-bor-khor-sor)

You can also take a day or night a/c bus from the Northern Bus terminal, Mo Chit, the biggest bus station in Bangkok or pick it up from the Khaosan Rd. There are several bus companies driving daily from Bangkok to Nong Khai. Many buses leave in the evening and arrive in Nong Khai early in the morning.

By Air:
Fly to Udon Thani from Bangkok, a one-hour flight. There are several daily flights from Bangkok to Udon Thani. You can book a flight online.
Such as
- https://traveltickets.12go.asia/en (Travel planning in South East Asia — buses, ferries, flights, railways)

Then take a van from the airport to Nong Khai (45 minutes, 200 Baht). Watch this video showing how to get to our Training Center in Nong Khai from the Udon Thani Airport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfFIZxMyMGc

We can also arrange for a taxi pick up at the airport if you wish.

Males & Females welcome

Couples accommodated

Families accommodated

Pets NOT allowed

Our volunteers get
• Culture, Language, Volunteer and Teach training.
• Lunch and dinner.
• Pre-Departure Support and Handbook before arrival, on confirming
• Visa Invitation Letter from our Thai Foundation, if required
• Accommodation at our Center.
• Travel advice and pick up help.
• In-country Support.
• Volunteer Certificate and/or Letter of Reference if requested
• Credits for interns, university students possible.

Basic information
min 5 day(s)
18+
10 helpers
Renewals & Fees
€ 95.00 per person / one off fee
€ 10.00 / day per person
€ 20.00 per person / each way

At our Openmind Projects Training Center in NongKhai in the northeast of Thailand, we provide free training for poor youth.
We also work with schools and villages and invite their children to camps at our center.
Everything is free.

We use Learning by Doing and the internet and the help of overseas volunteers.

We have successfully trained over 400 trainees, young potential leaders, and run over 60 learning camps with over 2000 campers.

We Accept Helper(s)

From:
28 / 12 / 2019
To:
31 / 08 / 2023
Not available
Available
Help Required

Gardening

Building

Cooking / shopping

Help with Eco project

Helping with Tourists

Charity work

Language practise

Art project

Help with Computers / internet

Teaching/Teaching


Hours & Roster

15 hours/week

Work Days

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Days off

Saturday

Sunday

Helpstay Volunteers are welcome to help us with:

• IT, web design and development, digital marketing, social media, and/or videography

• Administrative, local trainee and volunteer work

• Maintenance and repairs at our Center

• Organic Gardening

• Cooking classes

• Teaching English and IT skills to local students and trainees
• Other tasks can also be discussed

Sleeping
Volunteer House
Dormitory Shared

Eating
Half Board

Linen & Laundry
Yes
No

At our Center in Thailand, you normally share a bedroom and shower, men and women separate.
If you prefer more privacy and comfort, nice guest houses are available nearby, some with a volunteer discount.

Meals provided for lunch and dinner, week days.

Getting There

Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)

Get Free Quote

Travel to Nong Khai, Openmind Projects Training Center

By Train:
Take the train to Nong Khai from Bangkok, night or daytime, about 11 -13 hours. Buy a ticket a day in advance. You can book online at https://traveltickets.12go.asia

By Bus:
Direct Bus NO.825: From Suvarnabhumi Airport 21.00 pm.
Price: 439 baht
ROUTE: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Nakhonratchasima – Khonkhaen – Udonthani – Nongkhai (http://suvarnabhumiairport.com/en/118-bus-bor-khor-sor)

You can also take a day or night a/c bus from the Northern Bus terminal, Mo Chit, the biggest bus station in Bangkok or pick it up from the Khaosan Rd. There are several bus companies driving daily from Bangkok to Nong Khai. Many buses leave in the evening and arrive in Nong Khai early in the morning.

By Air:
Fly to Udon Thani from Bangkok, a one-hour flight. There are several daily flights from Bangkok to Udon Thani. You can book a flight online.
Such as
- https://traveltickets.12go.asia/en (Travel planning in South East Asia — buses, ferries, flights, railways)

Then take a van from the airport to Nong Khai (45 minutes, 200 Baht). Watch this video showing how to get to our Training Center in Nong Khai from the Udon Thani Airport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfFIZxMyMGc

We can also arrange for a taxi pick up at the airport if you wish.

Males & Females welcome

Couples accommodated

Families accommodated

Pets NOT allowed

Our volunteers get
• Culture, Language, Volunteer and Teach training.
• Lunch and dinner.
• Pre-Departure Support and Handbook before arrival, on confirming
• Visa Invitation Letter from our Thai Foundation, if required
• Accommodation at our Center.
• Travel advice and pick up help.
• In-country Support.
• Volunteer Certificate and/or Letter of Reference if requested
• Credits for interns, university students possible.