Description

All the placements are broadly similar; however there are differences between Nation 2 Nation, and also between each individual Partner.

To date, volunteers have focused on the teaching assistant role in a non-formal teaching center with children aged 5 -12. These centers support disadvantaged children and work to mainstream them into the Government run Primary Schools. Volunteers generally work in pairs, across a number of centers teaching English, Maths, and other Subjects. Volunteers also introduce new games, rhymes, songs, and teaching techniques and tools. Centers vary and range from small to large with one or two classrooms and around 70 children per center.

Volunteers work closely with local organizations, supporting teachers in order to create comprehensive lesson plans. Volunteers have assisted in the painting of schools and also in small maintenance of school buildings.

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

none

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Language Immersion

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Varies. Contact us for details

Program Fees Include:

What do my fees pay for?

* Registration Fee (Non-refundable if you choose not to go)
- 24/7 support from MICATZ staff,
- program marketing costs,
- information pack,
- administration costs,
- travel cost to inspect programs, and
- communication costs with volunteers.

* Program Fee
- Airport pick up,
- orientation,
- program supervision,
- accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period,
- in-country 24/7 volunteer support, and in-country administration costs.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

All ages

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

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