Description

The volunteer will develop an English program for children and adolescents ages 13 to 18 years old and will combine this with physical activities and games for them.
The volunteer will have an exclusive classroom.

The volunteer may have the opportunity to help the children with their homework during school time.

Highlights

When a child lives in a SOS Children's Village it is usually because after successive efforts with the family of origin, it is determined that, based on the interests of the child, he/she should be removed from that environment, as the child is at risk. The SOS Children's Village is a long term option for these children.

61% of revenues for the SOS Children Villages in Costa Rica, dependent on national and international donations. Donations from individuals and partner companies is also vital to ensure sustainability of programs that create and support homes with families to many at risk children.

An English program would make a valuable contribution in the development of the children for their future obligations as adults. Currently, children receive primary education in public schools and many of these schools can not afford a teacher to give English language lessons. Others have lessons, but the human and didactic material is very limited.

Learning a second language, promotes and stimulates enthusiasm for school and provides a valuable tool towards future careers goals.

Qualifications

Someone who instinctively understand that language teaching is all about empathising with and caring for students of diverse cultural backgrounds who have embarked on a great educational adventure Ability to design an effective lesson plan is essential to successful teaching. The educational aims of each lesson must be clear, and activities should be selected that contribute to the realization of those aims. Lesson objectives should be stated in terms of student capability, that is, in terms of what the student will be able to do as a result of instruction. These objectives must specify a goal in terms of student learning and skill.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Education
• English as a Second Language

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3.295 for 8 weeks; USD 250 each additional wk.

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

Volunteer must have moral character and honesty. Volunteer must be well prepared for each lesson. Volunteer must have a good knowledge of the English language. Volunteer must have a positive, friendly attitude, be enthusiastic, energetic, creative with the stamina to work with young children and enjoy doing so.

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• English 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.

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

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

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