Description

The majority (more than 90%) of public schools do not have access to computers. Very few public schools have newly introduced Information Technology (IT) centres with limited computers. This access is only in the cities; not in villages due to lack of electricity. The schools that have computers don't have experienced and qualified IT teachers as Nepal has just began to provide IT education.

IT volunteers will teach information technology to school children age 9 to 15, local community youth 16 to 30 and teachers. They are very keen to learn these technology so that they are better connected to the people in other parts of the world.

Volunteers will assist schools children with theoretical and practical classes. Generally a class lasts for 45 minutes and you should be teaching 3 to 4 classes a day. Public schools are closed for Saturdays. If you are experienced you can also conduct IT classes to the teaching staffs and our partner Organizations .

The volunteer gives courses from basic level computer skills up to advanced. If possible, you can provide some basic hardware maintenance training as well. Please contact us if you desire to serve backward school children sharing the knowledge you have.

Qualifications

Any IT people having interest to teach IT to youths and children can apply for the post.

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Nepali

Cost in US$:

Starting at EUR 200 for a week

Program Fees Include:

- Transportation: Pick up from the airport;
- Pre-service (e.g. Nepali language and culture, health talk, program orientation, e.g. teacher training -TEFL tips);
- One day sight seeing around Kathmandu, world heritage sites, (e.g. Patan Darbur Square, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stuple);
- Accommodation and Food during program induction in a budget hotel (VIN has set menu);
- Accommodation and food during placement with a host family / hostel (Nepali standard 2 to 3 meals a day);
- Administrative charge;
- Stationeries during program induction;
- Transportation to the project site;
- 24 hours emergency support;
- Regular follow up support / visit (1-2 week interval) by VIN's staffs;
- Support for local staff and volunteers;
- Support for ongoing VIN's established projects in the community;
- Online / off line program advertisement
- free wireless internet at our office

* For more details please visit our website.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

So far we have very supportive volunteers and have completed their period successfully. Most of them are in touch and have decided to become lifetime volunteer! See from the site for more info.

Age Range

18 +

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 3-5

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Volunteers Initiative Nepal's Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower marginalized communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced education programmes and whole community training to achieve democracy and raise economic productivity.

Year Founded

2005