Description

Teach in low-income schools in Nairobi and the outskirts. Teachers work as volunteers at the local schools and teach any subject of their choice from English, Math, Science to Art & Craft and Music. Teacher may also coach sports and be involved in extra-curricular activities such as field trips.

Highlights

* opportunity to visit a new country and experience new cultures
* the opportunity have a long-term positive impact in the lives of the children you meet
* the chance to form life-long friendships
* opportunity for growth and personal development

Qualifications

- English speaking
- Enjoy working with and interacting with children

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 505 (2 weeks); USD 704 (1 month); USD 1,104 (2 months); USD 100 for each additional week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

* Registration fees
* Pre-departure support, including travel and project material
* Airport pickup and transfers on arrival at Nairobi airport
* Orientation program
* Accommodation for the duration of your stay (usually with a host family or shared flat with other volunteers)
* Breakfast and dinner
* Supervision and follow-up for the duration of your program
* Post program review

Salary/Pay

This is a volunteer position with no pay. The schools are community projects which are under-funded and usually unable to pay even their own permanent staff. Volunteer teachers help to provide teaching relief at the schools where there is inadequate staff. The project fee paid by the volunteer teachers takes care of their accommodation expenses for the duration of their stay. The fee also includes airport transfers and all administration expenses.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers are keen to use their skills to assist the projects that they are involved with. They are patient and use innovative teaching methods to aid the children in learning. They are friendly, open-minded, helpful, eager to learn about new cultures, and excited about being a part of the daily lives of the local people.

Age Range

18 years old and above

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Links to Africa's Mission Statement

To provide high-quality planning and coordination services to volunteers seeking to work with development projects in Kenya. To enhance social and community development in the country. To promote cultural understanding between people from diverse groups and cultures.

Year Founded

2007