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Art Relief International Volunteer Abroad Program
Location: Thailand: Chiang Mai
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Ongoing
Cultural Canvas Thailand
1001 N. Barcelona St. Pensacola, FL 32501 United States
Call Us
Phone: 850-316-8470
Description
By working with Art Relief International, you can expect to play a large hands-on role with many art therapy projects. Unlike any other volunteer placements, the art program works with a diversity of groups that focuses on a broad range of social issues. You will have an opportunity to work with Burmese refugees, physically and mentally disabled people, indigenous hill tribes groups, people living with HIV/AIDS, and young single mothers. This opportunity is ideal for someone who likes to be involved in numerous projects and can work independently as well as within a group.
As a volunteer, you will design and implement art workshops for a number of different organizations. During these workshops you will work side-by-side with a variety of different people and help them long until the project is completed. Projects vary largely depending on who you will be designing the workshop for, but the end result is always the same: a therapeutic and fun experience for all involved.
Highlights
Chiang Mai has a close-knit volunteer community, and is a great place to pause and help out the numerous groups we work with. It is the second biggest city next to Bangkok, and never ceases to amaze with its dazzling temples, lush and mountainous landscape, and distinct Lanna culture.
Qualifications
Art Relief International is looking for volunteers from a wide-range of backgrounds and experiences. The only requirement is an enthusiasm for what we do and an appreciation of the arts as a tool for social change. If you are a creative person who wants to empower disenfranchised individuals through art, this program is perfect for you!
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Cost Includes:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Arts
- Childcare/children
- Culture
- Disability Issues
- Drama
- Education
- Human Rights
- Orphans
- Relief
- Street Kids
- Volunteering
- Women
- Youth
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Participants Travel to Thailand
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
One WeekCultural Canvas Thailand's Mission Statement
To generate awareness and volunteer support of the current social issues facing Chiang Mai, Thailand. We promote equality, community interaction, and social change through artistic outreach and volunteer services in conjunction with local organizations. Cultural Canvas Thailand and our partner organizations focus on education and assistance in the following areas: people living with HIV/AIDS, refugees, impoverished ethnic minorities, former sex workers, mentally and physically disabled people, and single mothers.
Year Founded
2005
