[Tlc] TLC-volunteer

Tue Mar 24 14:11:37 PDT 2009

Incase no one is aware VIA required that a volunteer be native born and
 fluent in English...that eliminated all of us that were not born here...I
wonder of what its competency test is...

On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 3:35 PM, <justinm at ucr.edu> wrote:

> FYI.
> Thanks,
> justin
>
>
> --------------------
> Application Deadline Extended for Laos Long-Term Posts, Bali
> Service-Learning and Vietnam Summer Programs!
> VIA (Volunteers in Asia) is still accepting applications for long-term
> volunteer positions in Laos PDR and summer positions in Bali and Vietnam in
> 2009! Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
> until Friday, April 10, 5 pm PST or until the positions are filled.
>
> Laos Long-Term Volunteer Posts
> For 45 years, VIA has been partnering with Asian institutions in need of
> native English-speaking volunteers. VIA provides extensive training and a
> wide array of support to all volunteers (including accommodation, a monthly
> stipend, and airfare back to the US upon completion of service). VIA
> supports 1-2 year volunteers at a small number of educational and community
> organizations in the captivating Lao PDR:
>
> Dream Center is an English Teaching post at a private school with
> curriculum in English, computers, Chinese, Korean. Although the Korean
> director is Korean wanted to set up a non-profit, it's very difficult in
> Laos. The Dream Center is run as a private school offering low tuition and
> donating profits to support Laos schools in rural areas with the aim of
> increasing the livelihood and welfare of Lao people in the region. The
> school serves a broad demographic including students and adults working in
> tourism, government, and business. Huoai Xai, Bokeo Province is a scenic and
> peaceful bordertown in the northwestern corner of Laos. The quiet Mekong
> river runs along Huay Xai, and Thailand is a short boat ride away. The
> region is rural and mountainous with a large percentage of people belonging
> to minority ethnic groups. There is a small community of expatriates who
> work for international NGOs. Chiang Mai is only five hours away by bus, and
> it's also the jumping off point for rive!
>  r !
> !
> travel to Luang Prabang. Because Huay Xai is rural, it is a bit spread out
> and lacking public transportation; it's important that the volunteer be
> comfortable with the idea of riding a motorbike. We can help the volunteer
> become more accustomed to riding in Chiang Mai.
>
> Community Environment Promotion and Cultural Association (CEPCA), in
> Vientiane,  is a non-profit association (NPA) under the umbrella of the Laos
> Union of Science and Engineering Associations (LUSEA), which is home to most
> of the fledgling national quasi-NGOs in Laos. They do training on
> environmental education, environmental journalism, and advocacy training for
> local villagers on environmental rights, such as land rights, and training
> journalists to report on environmental and development issues. This year
> they received two major grants to create an environmental magazine and for
> various training programs. A major role of the volunteer will be donor
> relations and report writing, starting with learning about CEPCA's
> activities to report to the granting institutions. This post will offer
> firsthand experience in how a small national NGO operates. They are a small
> office and work tends to come in floods or trickles, depending on
> activities. The present volunteer also teaches E!
>  ng!
> !
> lish to a class drawn from the local NGO community and the director is
> talking about possibly sharing the volunteer with LUSEA from time to time
> when things slow down, so this position gives great access to a wide range
> of NGOs in Laos. CEPCA provides a basic apartment for the volunteer.
>
> Eligibility: VIA long-term programs are open to US residents who speak
> English with native fluency and have a bachelor's degree (by summer 2009).
> Local language skills, teaching experience, and development experience are
> not required.
> Dates:
> April 17 - 19: Spring Orientation in Marin, California
> July 14: Arrive for Training in Chiang Mai, Thailand
>
> Program Fee: $2000
>
> Bali Service-Learning Program
> The VIA Bali Service-Learning program is an 8-week group cultural immersion
> and service opportunity. Volunteers will live with Balinese families, learn
> about the community and culture, and engage in service projects at the
> invitation of local groups. The island of Bali, known for its verdant rice
> terraces and unique form of Hinduism, is a magnet for anthropologists,
> cultural tourists, volcano-climbers and art-lovers.
>
> Dates:
> June 23 - 24: Training in VIA's San Francisco Office
> June 25: Depart for Bali
>
> Program Fee: $1700 for undergrads, $2200 for others
>
> Teach in Hue Program
> The Teach in Hue program is a 7-week group program based in Hue, the
> cultural and historical capital of Vietnam. Volunteers team-teach English
> and American culture classes to Vietnamese university students and learn
> about culture and development in Vietnam by volunteering at local
> non-profits. The program is and is open to any undergraduates or college
> grads.
>
> Dates:
> July 1: Arrive in Hanoi for orientation
> July 7: Travel to Hue for program
> August 14: Last day of program
>
> Program Fee: $1500 for undergrads, $2000 for others
>
> Viet-Am Service Learning Program
> The Viet-Am Service leanring program is a 6-week summer program exclusively
> for Americans of Vietnamese heritage. Volunteers work with a local
> non-profit organization that focuses on women's empowerment and anti-human
> trafficking in An Giang Province and teach English to at-risk middle school
> students. Volunteers must possess strong Vietnamese language skills (fluency
> not required).
>
> Dates:
> July 1: Arrive in Hanoi for orientation
> July 7: Travel to An Giang for program
> August 9: Last day of program
>
> Program Fee: $500 for undergrads, $1500 for others
>
> Program Fees and How to Apply
> Program fee includes training and orientation costs, housing, in-country
> program transportation, insurance, full-time program staff support and much
> more. Program fee excludes international airfare plus other miscellaneous
> expenses.
>
> Applications can be downloaded from our website.
>
> VIA (Volunteers in Asia) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization
> headquartered in San Francisco that aims to increase understanding between
> the US and Asia through programs promoting cross-cultural education and
> service. For more information, please visit the VIA website at
> www.viaprograms.org or e-mail us at info at viaprograms.org.
>
> --
> Daniel Mandell
> Regional Asia Program Director
> Volunteers in Asia (VIA)
> San Francisco, CA USA
> Chiang Mai, Thailand
>
> +66 81 366 3325 mobile
>
>
> ______________
> Dr. Justin McDaniel
> Dept. of Religious Studies
> 3046 INTN
> University of California, Riverside
> Riverside, CA 92521
> 951-827-4530
> justinm at ucr.edu
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