Description

Teaching English on the Ghanaian coast and gain to meet very kind people with a different way of life while enhancing your qualifications.

In this volunteering program you will have the opportunity to work with the school's Parent Teacher Association and focus on shortfalls in the children's education, such as sports coaching, astronomy, personal hygiene, music or drama with each project culminating in an event at the end of the volunteer's placement.

Highlights

The day starts early with breakfast in the guesthouse, school starts at 8.30am where you will work with the teachers and children in the kindergarten until lunch at 1pm. The afternoon session starts at 2.30pm; here your duties are focused around extracurricular activities with the older children at the primary or secondary schools.

Many of the classes number between 20 - 40 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. There are opportunities to work with the school's Parent Teacher Association and focus on shortfalls in the children's education.

Each volunteer is encouraged to run his or her own 'project'. This can take various forms such as sports coaching, astronomy, personal hygiene, music or drama, with each project culminating in an event at the end of the volunteer's placement. It is recommended that you start to prepare this before you start your placement.

Each volunteer has the opportunity to talk to Aubrey Malcolm Green, the Project Coordinator before they start their placement. He will ensure you have a clear understanding of the schools needs and that you are fully prepared for life in Brenu.

The working week is from Monday to Friday, and you are welcome to explore the surrounding area on weekends.

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.
- If you have limited teaching experience, it is recommended that you visit a primary school in your home country before you depart.
- The greatest attribute you can posses is flexibility and a willingness to get involved.
- 24 hour support is provided by our local partner.
- International volunteers are welcome

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From 1,100 GBP

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

1 - Besease School
You will be staying in a building on the edge of the main square just slightly away from the hubbub. It has three locked bedrooms plus a shower, toilet and kitchen. The house has running water and electricity, though power cuts are frequent. There is a small courtyard and a shaded area with mosquito netting for you to while away those warm summer evenings.

2 - Brenu School
Accommodation is provided in a local guesthouse approximately 800m from the school. The guesthouse provides basic and clean rooms, flushing toilets, showers and a shared kitchen. Private rooms are available on request.
The guesthouse also provides 3 meals a day. Typical breakfast consists of omelettes, toast and cereals; staple foods such as rice, yams and pasta make up the evening meals. This can be discussed with Esther on your arrival

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

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