Description

Volunteer with a grassroots NGO alongside local communities tackling poverty through English Teaching in southeast Madagascar, working with a multi award-winning charity.

This project provides a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop skills in the area of teaching English as a foreign language to work alongside an award winning NGO's established English teaching program in a stunning and beautiful region of south-east Madagascar. You may already be TEFL qualified or completely new to teaching. Alternatively, this project would suit fully qualified teachers who are looking to make worthwhile use of their skills outside of term time.

Whatever your background, you will be involved in all aspects of the teaching program; from lesson planning to delivering 8 full days teaching during the 2 week placement. You will be assisting the NGO's long-term TEFL qualified English Teachers in all aspects of their activities; experience gained during this project is varied, giving volunteers the maximum possible benefit from their time in Madagascar.

Madagascar has high levels of poverty and unemployment. Some 70% of people live below the poverty line, on less than $1 a day. The country's main resources are its people and its unique flora and fauna. In recent times, eco-tourism has become increasingly important for the country's economic development and as a viable means of advancing the development of sustainable livelihoods among the Malagasy people.

As a result, there has been increased support and demand by locals for the teaching of English as a means of capitalising on the opportunities presented by tourism and the increased presence and activity of international NGOs. The President of Madagascar has recently declared that the country should strive towards becoming trilingual, and the spread of the English language has thus been prioritized

Highlights

- Fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop skills in the area of teaching.
- Don't have to be a teacher or have a TEFL qualification to join.
- Learn a new skill if you are not a qualified teacher.

Qualifications

Minimum age 18 years old, maximum age decided depending on participant's health.
Fluency in English.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Available on enquiry per week.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

A dedicated volunteer coordinator based in London to help you prepare for your trip
Airport transfer from Fort Dauphin to the project site
Orientation program about Madagascar and the work of the charity and all in-country project training
Any daily transport that might be required as part of the project during your stay
Accommodation with a host family and 3 meals a day and plenty of safe drinking water at project base
A dedicated team of Malagasy staff to guide you in Madagascar as well as an international coordinator who is themselves an ex-volunteer.
A visit to Nahampoana Reserve for an up close experience with several species of Lemur

Experience Required

yes

None, but need: Flexibility, adaptability Ability to work with children and adults Ability to work as part of a team Mentoring / capacity building skills

Volunteer Types

• Academic Reinforcement
• English Teaching
• Teaching
• Tutor
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

Someone who has a love or interest in teaching English.

Age Range

18 plus

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 working days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

VOLUNTOURS's Mission Statement

We are a multi-award winner in the Imvelo Awards for Responsible Tourism for Southern Africa in 2007 and 2008 (Johannesburg). As well as winners in the prestigious Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award 2008 (London). We are a volunteer placement organisation and tour-broker operating within South Africa placing volunteers in South Africa. We intimately manage your volunteer experience from home. We will match your unique skills and interests with carefully selected volunteer projects, and also help organise the rest of your trip. A variety of long and short-term placements are available. Volunteers are housed either within the community or nearby. A project donation is included in the costing to ensure sustainability and transparency.

Year Founded

2005