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Child’s
Dream is constantly looking for volunteers who would like
to work in our Chiang Mai office (Please read our 'Desired
Profile of a volunteer') or on site in a project supported
by us. Volunteering with Child’s Dream does not mean
spending a holiday in Thailand! Please also bear in mind,
that volunteering is unpaid work. To volunteer means to do
challenging work, to be exposed to difficult situations but
it also means getting an outstanding opportunity to develop
your personality and to experience enriching moments that
you will remember all your life. In order to better understand
Child’s Dream working concept, we ask you to carefully
read our webpage before contacting us.
Many interested volunteers have contacted us in the past.
Here, we would like to answer the most frequent questions
and inform potential volunteers about our selection criteria
(it goes without saying that the welfare of the children is
our primary concern and consequently we have to be very selective
about our volunteers):
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| Professional
skills |
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are particularly interested in volunteers with a professional
background in teaching, medicine, IT or civil engineering.
However, we consider candidates with other professional backgrounds
as well. |
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| Duration of
stay |
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We are interested in hosting volunteers
for at least 4 months, since it is important
to understand our work and its implications (in special cases
we accept volunteers for a shorter period of time, please
see below). |
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| Good English
language skills |
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Our primary language of communication
is English and it is very important that volunteers bring
along solid English language skills; any additional language
skills are highly welcome. |
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| Previous exposure
to foreign cultures |
Our experience shows that living and
working in a foreign culture can be very demanding. Previous
experience in working abroad is therefore an advantage. (Please
read our 'Dos
and don'ts in Thailand') |
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| Willingness
to adapt |
All our projects are basic 'grass roots'
projects. Accommodation, sanitary installations and food do
not correspond to Western standards – it is useful if
volunteers bringing along experience as 'back-pack travellers'.
(Please read our 'Hints
before your arrival') |
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| Flexibility |
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Working hours and working demands cannot
be compared to traditional working circumstances in Western
countries; 'going the extra mile' and sometimes working on
weekends or working overtime is expected. |
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If you are interested in volunteering for Child’s Dream,
kindly send us the following documents for assessment: |
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| Curriculum
Vitae |
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| Motivation
essay |
| Letter
of recommendation |
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As a
volunteer, you're requested to cover your own living expenses.
However, some of our projects might offer free housing and/or
free food. Child’s Dream does not pay any wages. |
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If you are interested in
volunteering for Child’s Dream, if you like the kind
of work you will be doing and if you fulfill the relevant
selection criteria, please do not hesitate to contact
us. We are looking forward to getting to know you. |
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| Current
Job Openings |
| Job |
Where |
Job
profile |
When
/ how long |
| English
Teacher |
Mae Hong
Son |
click
here |
now,
for a minimum of 3 weeks |
| English Teachers |
various locations |
send email application |
now, for about 4 months |
Ass.Project Manager
Laos (paid staff) |
Chiang Mai / Laos |
click here |
now, permanent position |
| Public Health Officer (paid Thai staff) |
Chiang Mai |
click here |
now, permanent position |
| Project Manager (paid Thai staff) |
Chiang Mai |
click here |
now, permanent position |
| Volunteer "special tasks" |
Chiang Mai |
click here |
now, for a minimum of 6 - 12 months |
| IT Volunteer |
Chiang Mai |
click here |
now, for 2-3 months |
| Volunteer "IT" (Typo3) |
Chiang Mai |
click here |
now, for 2-3 months |
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| Information for committed volunteers about the visa policy |
Volunteers are requested to get in touch with the Thai Embassy/Consulate in their country of residence in order to apply for a 'Non-Immigrant' visa. This visa will allow you to stay in the Kingdom for an extended period of time (normally 3 months) and can be extended in Thailand if necessary. Please let us know what documents the Embassy/Consulate requires. |
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children supported: 17'600+
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