Description

Volunteers are needed to assist teachers in various elementary level subjects including English, math, science, physical activity, and art. Volunteers will receive orientation and guidance from the school principal. Volunteers can compliment materials with their own background and knowledge.

Examples of Activities:
* Learn about the social and economic factors affecting education in Ghana
* Teach English, math, science, physical activity, and/or art
* Assist children with homework
* Run extra-curricular activities and sports for children
* Language Requirement: None

Highlights

Typical Volunteer Hours: Volunteers typically teach during the school day, which ends in the early afternoon. If you would like to volunteer for less hours, this is ok. In sum, your schedule can be flexible, just ensure that you arrange this with your supervisor in Ghana so that it is clear when you are available for teaching.

When: Classes are in session from the beginning of September until mid-December, from the beginning of January until the end of April, and from mid-May to mid-July. Dates vary slightly from year to year.

Qualifications

Confident in public speaking and addressing groups of fifteen or more people. Previous teaching experience is an asset.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Education
• English as a Second Language

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Variable. Please visit our website for up to date cost information

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Medical services
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure support
* Transportation to and from the airport
* Accommodation in hotel or guesthouse
* Two local meals provided daily
* Organization placement
* Reference letter and/or compliance with your college or university for course credit (Upon request; 90USD fee applies for students obtaining course credit)

What's not Included
* Airfare
* Insurance
* Vaccinations
* Local transportation
* Pocket money

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Development
• Education
• Orphans
• Social Services, Social Work
• Teaching

Typical Volunteer

Teachers, College & University students, early career professionals. Volunteers typically teach during the school day, which ends in the early afternoon. If you would like to volunteer for less hours, this is ok. In sum, your schedule can be flexible, just ensure that you arrange this with your supervisor in Ghana so that it is clear when you are available for teaching.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

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Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 days

The Humanity Exchange's Mission Statement

To provide exceptional international exchange experiences, that foster globally minded conscientious leaders and contribute to development in cooperation with local communities.

Year Founded

2009