Description

Teach friendly children and discover Cameroon's fascinating culture! Surrounded by mountains, rainforest, waterfalls and lakes, a world of adventure awaits you! Learn to dance to the popular makossa music or enjoy a freshly cooked yam as you stroll through the colourful streets, soaking up the rich flavour and colour of one of West Africa's most diverse countries. Your placement will introduce you into this vibrant environment as a member of the community so much so that you may find you never want to leave!

* What Will I Be Doing?

Your exciting work day will begin at 8am. Teaching various classes, you'll get to interact with a wide range of children and teachers. School finishes at 2:30, giving you the evenings to enjoy with your friends, wandering the lovely tree-lined streets and exploring the tremendous natural beauty of the surrounding area.

* What Happens When I Arrive?

You will be greeted at the airport in Douala by a friendly Frontier representative. You will travel the 134 mile journey to your project location in Bamenda in the North West Province using the safe and reliable bus service.

Highlights

* Make lifelong friendships.
* Teach English to fun-loving children.
* Explore this beautiful country!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,700

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Food (2 meals a day)
* Accommodation
* Local orientation
* Project training
* Ground transfers & in-transit accommodation
* Airport pick-up
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Teaching
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989