Description

The primary task of volunteers would be to help teach the students. Depending on the availability of teachers at the time and knowledge of the volunteer, volunteers may be asked to teach their own class. Preparing lessons and tests as well as marking tests and assignments would be a great help.

Since many of the teachers have limited teaching skills, it would be appreciated if volunteers would work with the teachers to help develop and expand teaching techniques and/or basic computer skills. Making educational games and visual aids to help the children retain material are good examples.

In spare time, volunteers could work in decorating the school and creating a good studying atmosphere!

The volunteer will mostly be working with Class 1 students (aged 5-8) teaching and helping with Math, Science, Grammar, Arts and crafts, Phonetics, and Reading.
Volunteers are also welcome to assist the school with fund raising and helping 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.

Elementary classes are for the older students at the school, aged 5-8 yrs old. These classes are very important for the proper development of the children; helping them develop knowledge and essential skills, basic math, reading, writing, problem solving, etc. It is important for volunteers to help develop and teach stimulating classes for the students. Silver Medium School is working hard to continuously improve the services they have available, however, many of their teachers are under trained and have limited English skills. Helping them develop lesson plans and create structure in their classes would be beneficial,in addition to assisting with teaching. A lot of dedication and enthusiasm is needed to ensure that these children have a good base and are ready for the higher levels of education.

Teaching subjects will include English and Math, with other subjects such as art, music, social studies optional and depend on the experience of the volunteer. Any extra subjects the volunteer can bring to the school is readily accepted.

Qualifications

Any teaching experience, especially ESL training or ECE (Early Childhood Eduation) would be an asset for a volunteer interested in this placement.

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
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• 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 elementary 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