Description

This program allows volunteers to share their knowledge and skills with students in Ghana. The duration of the program varies from 1 month to 1 year. Many of the classes number between 20 - 65 students, which often results in some children getting left behind. You may be requested to work with smaller groups and individuals to help them catch up with their studies.

Highlights

This program is suited to individuals who have some experience in teaching in any form and SRB checks are compulsory for all participants. You will be allocated your school before leaving the UK. You may give preferences and we will do our best to place you near to your choice but this cannot be guaranteed as we send where the need is greatest.

There is a one-week orientation in Accra before you travel to your school. Volunteers will observe Ghanaian teachers for a week before they start teaching in the second week. Maths and English are the two most popular subjects volunteers like to teach.

Pre Schools:
You may teach Kindergarten or primary School from the ages of 3 - 6 years. Volunteers will assist in the day to day activities of the children, e.g. Constructive play, singing etc.

Primary Schools:
Teaching in Primary schools, especially classes 1-3 requires patience. Most of the children cannot speak English and are always pleased to see volunteers. They may, at first be very excitable and not listen to what volunteers say or try to teach them. Class 4-6 pupils are more mature and ready to learn.

Librarian Assistant/Pre-School Attendant.
* See to the distribution and collection of Library books and other relevant school textbooks
* Assist the pre-school attendants
* Work at the pres -school to teach them songs and music and any other
* Extra curricular activities related to children

Qualifications

* Minimum age 21 yrs. Mature Volunteers very welcome.
* There are no specific skills required to participate on this program however teaching experience is a requirement. If possible a TEFL course is recommended, though not mandatory.
* The greatest attribute you can posses is flexibility and a willingness to get involved.
* 24 hour support is provided by our local partner.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From 600 GBP

Cost Includes:

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

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

WAVA's Mission Statement

WAVA's Responsible Travel policy is its mission statement. It's not an ideology. It is not a cast-iron set of rigid guidelines and procedures. Rather, it is a spectrum of principles and concepts that promote co-operation and learning not only by those in the London office, but also with all other parties involved - travellers, partners and host communities - ensuring each can mutually benefit. We do our best to understand our travellers' needs, responsibly preparing them to have great experiences, and we produce content that accurately informs our travellers of what they can expect to encounter when abroad.

Year Founded

2010