Description

As a Baby and Prep Class Teacher your primary task will be to assist the teacher who is currently in charge of the class. This includes things such as the preparation of lesson plans, introducing new learning activities for the children, and developing and teaching age appropriate crafts. The children are always excited to have new people around, so remember, creativity, enthusiasm and patience is the key!

The Silver school would also be interested in working with the volunteers to create new resources for the lessons so that the children can learn in a more interactive manner. This could be done by making letters, colors or numbers to go on the wall, making flash cards, writing down songs, or making home-made instruments that the children could use in music lessons.

Volunteers can also help by sharing with the teachers their knowledge in teaching techniques and/or if possible, provide the staff with basic computer skills that they have learned thus perhaps making word or excel documents more proficient. This will make record keeping much easier for the school.

Decorating the school with visual aids to create a good studying atmosphere would be a great help as well!

Volunteer are also welcome to assist the school with fund raising or help to brainstorm new ideas for improvements. Creating games and activities for the children, even on weekends, are also welcomed and encouraged.

Highlights

The Silver Primary School is a new school and it is still under development. There is a lot of work still to be completed at this school, however they have started classes for their students.

The baby prep classes are for the youngest students, aged three and four years old. These classes are very important for the proper development of the children, helping them learn basic knowledge of colours, shapes, numbers and letters. It is also important to offer these classes for the children so that their mothers can return to work to help make money to support their family. By providing a safe and enriching environment for these children to go to during the day, their parents can be at easy while they return to work.

It is important for volunteers to help develop and teach beneficial classes for the students. A lot of dedication and patience is needed to ensure that these children are ready for the primary school level. Educational activities and games are the best way for children to learn and this is often where volunteers are most needed.

Qualifications

Any teaching experience, especially ESL training or ECE (Early Childhood Education) would be an asset for volunteers interested in this placement, but it is not a requirement.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3.245 for 8 weeks; USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

When volunteering at the primary school, compassion, enthusiasm and great enjoyment working with children is a must. Volunteers also need to be creative in order to teach the students new learning techniques. It is also important that you take the time to listen to them and help care for their many needs during the day.

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• English Teaching
• Primary Education
• Teaching

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998