Description

The charity Village Africa is looking for qualified teachers to teach a range of subjects at a new secondary school. The school is in a rural village in a remote and poor, but very friendly and beautiful location.

The school is called Mibukwe Secondary School. This combines the names of the 3 villages in the area. It is based just outside Milingano; a 30 minute walk from the village centre where volunteers live.

A normal week will involve around 15 hours of lessons from Monday to Thursday which means weekends are free to relax, explore the local area and have weekends away.

All classes are taught in English so depending on your teaching specialization, you can get involved in a variety of subjects and lessons.

Highlights

* Teach a range of subjects in the community school
* Experience life in a beautiful rural village
* Support the charity 'Village Africa'

Education is extremely important to the Tanzanians and those who can be educated to Secondary level will have much better opportunities in life.

All lessons are taught in English so a qualified teacher who is a native English speaker is incredibly valuable.

The school is still young and growing, so it is a very exciting opportunity to be part of a school in its infancy. Volunteers have the opportunity to help establish a strong culture in the school, by setting a good example and through discussions with the Headmaster and the other teachers.

You will be helping some of the poorest people in the world and supporting the work that Village Africa is doing.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be qualified teachers (PGCE) and able to commit to at least 4 weeks of teaching time (preferably longer).

If you do not have any teaching qualifications we also have a primary school teaching project.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

4 weeks: GBP 955, extra weeks: GBP 80 per week

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* A comprehensive information booklet and pre-departure support
* Travel advice and assistance
* Pick up and drop off at Tanga
* Transfers to the village
* Local introductions and tours
* Orientation to the Tanzanian education system
* Accommodation in a house shared with other volunteers (your own room)
* Ongoing support, help and advice from the Village Africa team

Experience Required

yes

Qualified teachers only for this project

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide, American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Normally 1-2 at a time

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Personal Overseas Development (PoD)'s Mission Statement

PoD is a leading non-profit organization arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world. Established in 2001, our aim is to support ongoing projects with our partners in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam by providing passionate and committed volunteers. We work with long term projects that we know personally and where there is genuine benefit to local communities. A placement with PoD will not only develop volunteer's skills and confidence, get them out of their comfort zone and exploring incredible parts of the world but also the ability make a genuine difference. We currently offer gap year, career break, working holiday, volunteer projects and school expeditions from 1 week to 6 months with year round departures. We offer a personal and professional service drawing on years of experience from staff in the UK and overseas. Volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects including: caring for elephants and wild animals; joining an Amazon jungle conservation project; scuba diving and marine conservation; community building projects; volunteering at orphanages and care homes; teaching English and running summer English camps. PoD believes in providing challenging, safe and fun experiences for individuals and groups to enjoy. We are passionate about giving volunteers of all ages the opportunity to use their energy, enthusiasm and personality where it counts.

Year Founded

2001