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Reciproka

The Gift of Hope: English Summer Camp

Burkina Faso
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Location
Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou

Program Duration
2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program
5-8 weeks

Dates
June-september

  • Description

    Volunteers will teach English through everyday activities and interaction, planned activities like plays, theater, discussion groups, based on specific themes as Environmental Issues and cultural reciprocity. Volunteers will also get a chance to experience the culture and will therefore gain a lifelong experience and knowledge of the Burkinabe culture.

  • Highlights

    * Cultural orientation
    * Cultural reciprocity
    * Cultural activities as dance, story telling, druming, dance classes.

  • Qualifications

    * Required Professional Skills/Language: Native English speakers.
    * High School graduate level Minimum.
    * 18 years and up with interest in african culture
    * 1 month minimum commitment

  • Minimum Education

    High School

  • Languages

    • English
    • French

  • Cost in US$:

    USD500/month

  • Cost Includes:

    • Excursions
    • Housing
    • In-country orientation/Training
    • In-country staff support
    • Registration fees
    • Travel while in host country
    • Language instruction

  • Program Fees Include:

    Airport pick up, room and board: 3 meals a day, individual room with a host family or at the reciproka center, cultural activities and outings.

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Community Development
    • Culture
    • English Teaching
    • Environment
    • Popular Education
    • Volunteering
    • Youth Development

  • Typical Volunteer

    Interested in cultural reciprocity interested in African culture interested in travelling and volunteering abroad interested in social justice

  • Age Range

    +18

  • This Program is open to

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

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Home-stays
    • Independent living

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups

  • Scholarships are Available

  • Application Process Involves

    • Resume
    • Written Application
    • In-Person Interview when Feasible
    • Phone/Video Interview

  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    10 days

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
    • Exit Debriefing Abroad
    • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

  • Reciproka's Mission Statement

    Reciproka aims at helping West-African communities reach economic, social and cultural freedom through reciprocity between people and culture.

  • Year Founded

    2005

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