Description

Gambia is a tiny fertile sliver of vast and varied Africa, but is no less appealing for its dainty size. It is characterised by the might of the eponymous Gambia river; this vast tract of water pierces the country through its heart and saturates the surrounding land with fresh water, ensuring flourishing ecosystems, forests brimming with every variety of flora and fauna, and an intriguing culture that has evolved from roots embedded in the artisanal fishing traditions. Visit this perfect pocket of an ancient continent to discover mysterious standing stones, tribal dancing, a dazzling array of wildlife and an African adventure that will be truly unforgettable!

* What Will I Be Doing?

This teaching project is highly flexible. In The Gambia, both teachers and pupils alike can benefit from your skill and experience. You may be teaching English to adults and/or kids and those with the right skills can even train teachers. In addition, many learning resources such as toys, puzzles and games, have already been provided from abroad and help is needed in order to teach students how to make the most of these useful new materials.

Highlights

* Visit this little-known corner of Africa!
* Make lifelong friends.
* Teach enthusiastic local children.

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:
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* Food
* Accommodation
* Local orientation
* Project briefing
* Ground transfers & in-transit accommodation
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other

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