Internship & Volunteering Program

Join us in creating a more resilience world – From land to sea in the southern of Thailand

Location

Krabi, Southern Thailand

Duration

Minimum 4 weeks (6+ weeks recommended)

Supervision

Academic Research Director and Research Coordinator

Ideal for

Research driven individual interested in professional development

Focus

Community-Based Ecosystem Restoration and personal academic growth

About the peogram

Why Join Us?

Naturemind-ED offers an immersive experience in community-based biodiversity conservation. Participants engage in academic-level naturalist explorations, gaining practical skills in research design, ecosystem restoration, data collection, statistical analyses, and scientific reporting.

The program emphasizes community engagement and facilitation strategies, allowing interns to contribute to conservation efforts while experiencing local culture.

Working with a diverse team of academics, project leaders, community representatives, scientists, and educators, participants learn to contextualize ecosystem restoration within a broader social-ecological framework, gaining insights into resilience building and sustainability in a real-world context.

Our programs

Community-based restoration programs

For-rest

Forest & terrestrial biodiversity restoration

Seagong

Seagrass and dugong conservation

Man-core

Mangrove ecological restoration

Pro-Reef

Coral reef ecosystem restoration

Wast-ed

Waste management & circularity education

What to expect?

Program Highlights

Research Excellence

Engage in university-level research with global relevance, contributing to publications and policy development.

Community Immersion

Work closely with local communities, understanding their relationship with the environment and contributing to meaningful conservation efforts.

Ecosystem Diversity

Gain experience across a range of ecosystems, from tropical forests to coral reefs, understanding the interconnectedness of these habitats.

Skills Acquisition

Develop skills in data analysis, GIS, scientific writing, and leadership, enhancing both academic and professional profiles. Ideal for thesis research, publishing opportunities, and policy work, providing a solid foundation for future endeavors in environmental sciences.

Internship Structure & Itinerary

Weekly Activities & Schedule

Participants will engage in a variety of activities, including fieldwork, data analysis, community engagement, and workshops. The program is structured to provide a balance between hands-on experience and theoretical learning.

Types of Projects and Fieldwork

Work closely with local communities, understanding their relationship with the environment and contributing to meaningful conservation efforts.

Role Expectations

The specific research questions, protocols and type of data to be collected as well as the structure of your report will be discussed online prior to your arrival (Pre-arrival zoom chat) and finalized in person during your first week of internship based on the research projects the NMED team is implementing. Your project will be co-designed with the program director and research project manager who will meet with you every week for catch up and you will be guided by our research coordinators throughout your internship.

Accommodation

the base

Nestled in Krabi’s ancient limestone jungles, Spirit Mountain is a sanctuary for learning, reflection, and reconnection. Sleep in simple, cozy bungalows. Eat nourishing meals. Breathe in jungle air. Rewild your spirit.

Bungalow Features: