Description

Help teaching English and Math Work as kindergarten teachers Run extra-curricular activities (sports, music) Help tutor children individually, based on need

Assist looking after children, helping cook meals at lunch time (optional based on interests of volunteer)

Highlights

The school has kindergarten and primary students, and teaches them Math, Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, English, and Physical Education. The school was started because the children were unable to walk the 5km to Nsuta (the nearest town) for school each day (The Junior Secondary School, and Senior Secondary School are still in Nsuta). It is a very small school, with only 3-4 teachers (one of these being the headmaster).

The school also offers opportunities for the kids in terms of sports and athletics (in fact, you may even by playing against some future World Cup Football stars!). On the playing field, the kids learn the importance of sportsmanship and fair play. These skills are essential for a culture that lives and breathes football!

The community of Jansa centralizes itself around the school and is very proud of what the school is accomplishing. By giving these kids a fair early education, they are much better prepared for future studies. This has resulted in a tremendous positive impact for the community of Jansa.

The number of staff is small, and their requests for help are not able to be met at the present time. They currently have no teachers for the kindergarden students. The school would also benefit with new ideas for improving the areas around the school and ways and means of doing so.

Qualifications

Comfortable working in a rural setting. Ability to adapt and work with children. Motivated, creative!

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

Tolerant, patient, positive attitude, needs to be ready to receive children (not afraid to touch them or get close to them) Self-motivated, many of the tasks the volunteer takes on can be of their own initiative

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