Description

At the daycare volunteers will greet the children when they arrive each morning. You may also be responsible for teaching the nursery children the daily songs and exercise's by singing and dancing and introducing new nursery rhymes! It will also be your job to create fun learning projects such as interactive story time, teaching colors and counting, helping the teachers feed the children lunch and cleaning the children up when they are done eating.

Some of the younger children have naps during the day so you may be asked to help put them to sleep, or watch the other children who are not napping. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work one-on-one with individual children if they feel the child needs extra attention. Many times the classrooms are over populated and the teacher's do not have time to interact with each child.

During this placement volunteers may also be asked to assist in tidying the classroom before and after school.

Highlights

My Lord Jesus Cares Day Care is a grass-root independent project that was started by Mrs. Dinah Amoah. Upon conception, there were only six students attending the school, however due to rising demands, there are now over seventy-five nursery children that attend each day. The main reason this organization requires volunteers is because they are understaffed. There is currently four teachers and the headmistress, most of their time is spent managing the classrooms as opposed to teaching.

At the daycare the students range between the age of two and seven years. During these formative years, children require more one-on-one support and guidance and often need to be reminded of the rules and instructions. Volunteers are required to assist the teachers with organizing the nursery children, providing more individualized attention, organizing age appropriate games and giving the children at the school a chance to practice their English skills.

Volunteer assistance would be warmly welcomed at this organization to help create a supportive environment that encourages children to learn. Volunteers are needed to work closely with the teachers to develop new lessons, interactive games and activities that promote early childhood development.

Qualifications

Volunteers interested in this placement should have a good background of working with children. You should be able to easily interact with staff members and parents. It is important that volunteers are creative and open to working with children who may not speak fluent English.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Education

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3,245 for 8 weeks; USD 205 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

Volunteers who are caring, out-going, innovative, and enthusiastic will be an asset to this organization and the children they work with.

Volunteer Types

• Education
• English Teaching
• Health Care
• 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