Description

There are a number of rural schools in this area that are seriously under-funded and do not have the resources or sufficient teachers for the huge number of children who attend each school. These schools really need your support as a volunteer teacher, and you can make a difference to the education of hundreds of children!

As a volunteer on this project you will work in either one or both of the local schools - where you will be teaching core subjects to children of all different ages and levels. There will be local members of staff in the class with you; the class size is normally up to 150 students. It is advisable that the class is split between you and your fellow volunteers, so there is the opportunity for closer one-to-one interaction.

You will be able to teach subjects such as:
* English
* Mathematics
* Sciences, Chemistry, Biology and Physics
* Arts
* Sports and Games
* Health care education and HIV / AIDS awareness
* Extra-curricular activities

From around 2:00 pm to about 5:00 pm, you can get completely involved in teaching and playing sports with the children. Each school offers a variety of sports, but the most popular sport by far is football (soccer) and netball (played by lots of girls); most schools will have a team for each.

Sports such as volleyball, rounders, and badminton are also offered (but only informally, due to lack of equipment and knowledge of the sport).

Both of the schools run informal groups or projects on HIV / AIDS awareness and sexual education, but these need some further development through the assistance of volunteers. Students need a bit of help expressing their views through debating and forums and you can also provide them with educational materials. Fun educational activities such as making posters, writing poems, performing plays and songs can also be used to help raise awareness and understanding of HIV / AIDS at the school and within community.

Highlights

Most of our coordinators run local level organizations and work hard to address local issues affecting the life of their communities. In addition to our international coordinators, we work directly with local schools, orphanages, development agencies, and community organizations. We strive to ensure each program meets the high standards of quality as expected and deserved by our volunteers.

Qualifications

Participants need to ensure they are fit enough to take part in a project of this nature.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

All ages

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48hrs

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Maasai International Challenge Africa (MICA)'s Mission Statement

MICATZ promotes local organizations by making donations and sending volunteers to different destination around Africa, Asia and Latin America states. Our volunteers are active community workers. They support the programs and activities of partner organizations by undertaking a variety of jobs and responsibilities such as working in orphanages, teaching English in Primary schools and in Secondary Schools, Teaching life skills, working as community health workers or assisting administratively.

Year Founded

2007