Description

After-school enrichment program in The Gambia, West Africa. This learning center started in 1998, and has 300 children and 11 teachers. Their program is designed to supplement the public school curriculum - students come to the center during non-school hours and work on school subjects to make much better educational progress in a very supportive environment. The Gambia is a safe and stable country - a good first place for volunteers in Africa. It is also bordered on two sides by Francophone countries - lots of opportunity to speak French, though this program teaches primarily in English. The director of the school is a Gambian woman who attended college in the U.S. Volunteers receive free accommodation with a Gambian family and make a monthly contribution for food.

Highlights

This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!

Languages

• English
• French

Cost in US$:

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Primary Education
• Teaching
• Youth

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• In-Person Interview Required

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993