Volunteer needed for Intensive Youth Safety Training to Prevent Risk Migration

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DEPDC/GMS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization headquartered in Mae Sai, Thailand. The organization works to prevent young girls and boys from being trafficked into exploitative working conditions such as commercial sex work and forced labor. DEPDC/GMS does this by providing education, protection, community outreach and youth leadership development to at-risk individuals.

Since its inception in 1989, DEPDC/GMS has welcomed volunteers from all over the world. Volunteers are essential to DEPDC/GMS as they share their experiences, expertise, skills and culture to help run the projects and contribute to the organization’s growth. Volunteers also gain international experience, develop new relationships, and partake in rewarding and meaningful work. It is a fulfilling experience for all involved - one that creates memories for a lifetime!

New project beginning in January 2018: Intensive Youth Training to Prevent Risk Migration. This program has been supported by UNESCO and is in its planning stages. Volunteers and Interns are needed; those with backgrounds in community development, anti-human trafficking, and education are preferred. This project will train 100-youth leaders, the next generation of anti-human trafficking NGOs, community developers, and youth leaders to prevent trafficking, forced labor, and other forms of exploitation of women and children.

Position: Male or Female Volunteer or Intern

Location: Mai Sai, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Duration: Normally we ask for a minimum six months commitment and one year is desired. However, if volunteers have a special skill set we may be able to accept them for a shorter term, so please inquire.

Start date: We accept volunteers and Interns on a rolling basic year round. However, we currently have immediate needs.

What do volunteers at our Mae Sai site do exactly? Below is a list of the most common areas volunteers work in but any and all projects and ideas are welcomed!

Teaching English
Coordinating Visitors
Writing Grant Proposals and Reports
Writing Blog Posts and Other Forms of Social Media
Attending Events and Meetings
Helping in Other Areas Based on Skill Set
Mobilizing Support
Community Awareness

*Please note: DEPDC/GMS requires a volunteer commitment of at least six months in addition to a two-to-four week language course prior to arrival if the applicant does not speak Thai. Exceptions are made in rare cases if the applicant has outstanding skills or previous volunteer experience. All volunteer positions are self-funded. DEPDC/GMS does not provide housing, transportation or a living stipend nor does it charge you a participation fee. Previous volunteers have financed their volunteerism with private fundraisers. Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have as we are happy to answer your questions.