Description

Without a basic education, children have few or no prospects are many drawn to life on the streets in local towns. Some of these children find work on farms or as casual laborers, but this is invariably very low paid and unreliable work. Others resort to petty theft in order to survive. To have good prospects in life, children need good education from an early age and continuing through secondary school or vocational training.

Our program combines teaching small kids in pre-school level and also with other children/youth in secondary level vocational training.

1) Pre-School: The school is providing free care and education for disadvantaged children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. Most of the children come from one parent homes, are orphans, or are from child-headed households. There are about 50 children being provided education and also food each day. Classes including constructive play time, and classroom learning reading, writing, shapes, colors, numbers and social harmony. Lessons are taught in Kinyarwanda (language) and children are also taught some basic English (where our volunteers come in handy!) This school operates weekday mornings.

2) Vocational/Secondary: The center offers schooling and boarding facilities for poor and disadvantaged teens and youth in the community. There are dormitories for boys and girls, and typically 80 full time students at any time. Subject focus: Tailoring, mechanics, welding and construction. As well as vocational training, subjects taught include English and French lessons, and social education (HIV/AIDS and other health issues, hygiene and nutrition) Volunteers would focus on improving English of the students (16-21yrs old) through assisting with or teaching the English syllabus.

Volunteers are needed to lead classes, or assist the teachers in the class room. Volunteers can focus on individual children, or small groups to provide special attention and added support particularly in English lessons. Volunteers may also help develop skills of teaching staff in English language and computing.

Typical work schedule: Full time, 5 days a week, Morning and Afternoon shifts. Pre-school morning classes only, afternoon vocational/English/French school classes.

Highlights

There are many opportunities for tourism in the region, before or after a volunteer placement. These include visiting mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park, safari in Akagera National Park, visiting the beautiful Lake Kivu on the western edge of the country, or learning about local culture and history at the National Museum in Huye. Extending a trip to visit neighboring countries such as Uganda or Tanzania is also very easy.

With our volunteer programs we allow you to discover the wonders of East Africa, while doing meaningful and rewarding educational community work. This is a great opportunity to explore life in rural Rwanda, live and work amongst the locals and realize one person can make a difference.

Qualifications

- 18 years old and older
- English and French speakers welcome
- People with technical training needed: mechanic, tailoring, welding, construction
- Teaching experience not required for classroom placements
- Pro-active, mature, adventurous spirit

Languages

• English
• French

Cost in US$:

795 for one week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Non profit organization, programs fees are tax deductible for US tax payers:

- Pre-Trip support with information, orientation material and support with booking flights and insurance.
- Airport pick up at Kigali Airport
- Transportation to Rwamagana (1hr drive)
- Orientation, project briefing and program introduction
- On-site ABV Director and support staff available 24/7
- Placement in rural community school
- Accommodations: Host family or living on-site at the school
- 3 local meals a day
- Departure transfer to Kigali airport

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

* Pro-active individual with an interest in working with orphans and youth in a rural environment * An active, eager person willing to accept challenges, and be open and accepting of new environments and culture * Those looking to support a non profit charity, and the grassroots programs we work with.

Age Range

18yrs old and older.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement

Decided to create an affordable, safe and worthy program so that anyone who wished to travel and volunteer - could easily afford to do so.

Year Founded

2007