Description

There are many different tasks that a volunteer can be involved in. A few specific ones are:
Volunteers can teach subjects,(if qualified), such as:
* Math
* Biology
* English
* Chemistry
* Science
* Physics
* World History
* Economics

Volunteers can also help to mentor the students,(if qualified) Teach computer knowledge to the students Help with cooking in the kitchen Help with accounting Help grocery buying Help to do environmental cleaning

Highlights

This placement is offering free and good quality education to Tanzanian students but they can't afford to pay for enough teachers. Currently they only have ten teachers to fulfill all teaching requirements which means that each teacher must teach two or more subjects making it extremely difficult to ensure that all the lessons provided have the necessary data and are presented in a stimulating manner to promote enjoyable learning.

Volunteers with a knowledge of teaching can be a great assistance at this school both in lesson planning and teaching.

They also need volunteers to help with counselling and mentoring students that are psychologically affected due to various family situations they have experienced. Some of these kids come from really challenging backgrounds. Some have lost their parents due to various reasons and many have siblings they are concerned about. Their challenges are many. The school has an extra curriculum that teaches about leadership and time management and volunteers with knowledge and experience in these areas can be of great assistance at this placement.

Qualifications

Volunteers in the teaching profession or even those with some knowledge and experience in teaching can work at this placement.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Education

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

Ability of dealing with people of different backgrounds understanding of team work and leadership effective ways of solving problems

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education

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

• 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