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Personalized Teaching Assistant

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • You will be able to teach and learn through sports, singing, school review in a very nice environment.
  • You will be able to provide personalized attention to children attending schools.
  • Discover one of the best ways to get to know Senegal, through volunteering.
  • Generate a cultural and dynamic exchange with other volunteers.
  • Explore, meet and live a different solidarity travel experience.

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Support in teaching and learning through sports, singing, school review in a very nice environment with many children willing to give you a smile.

The teaching project in Senegal allows us to support personalized attention to children attending the schools in which we collaborate and to members of local communities. The objective is to improve the educational quality of the center, teaching through new methodologies, through sports, songs, ...

About the program

The teaching project in Senegal allows us to support personalized attention to children attending the schools in which we collaborate and to members of local communities. The objective is to improve the educational quality of the center, teaching through new methodologies, through sports, songs, school review in a very nice environment with many children willing to give you a smile. 

All volunteers are welcome to be part of the teaching volunteer program in Senegal. They are expected to help in the local school with the teaching staff, management and sports.

Some of the activities they can be involved in are:
  • Review of basic subjects
  • Spelling and handwriting
  • Orientation and analysis of one's own skills
  • Sports
  • Geographical vision
  • Reading habits
  • You are also welcome to help in the organization of workshops and lectures on learning techniques, job orientation and teacher induction.
The volunteer program in Senegal does not require participating volunteers to wear special clothing. However, volunteers must dress appropriately. 

Volunteers interested in joining this project should have the following attitudes.
  • Be productive
  • Like children
  • Adaptability, religious and cultural respect
  • Patience and flexibility
  • Be able to work in a team
  • Finally, it is important that
  • You are of legal age

Typical day

Volunteer participation begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at about 1:00 p.m. This allows the volunteer to use the afternoons to get to know a little more of the country.

A typical day as a volunteer in Senegal consists of waking up in one of the host families' homes, where you will share a room with other ...

Typical day

Volunteer participation begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at about 1:00 p.m. This allows the volunteer to use the afternoons to get to know a little more of the country.

A typical day as a volunteer in Senegal consists of waking up in one of the host families' homes, where you will share a room with other volunteers. Volunteers get ready and go to the school, where they will receive breakfast and start the educational tasks with the children. 

  • The volunteer will be at the school for about 4-5 hours from Monday to Friday.
  • The activities that are carried out are:
  • Review of basic subjects.
  • Spelling and handwriting
  • Orientation and analysis of one's own skills
  • Sports
  • Geographical vision
  • Reading habits

Likewise, we are always open to the organization of workshops and lectures on learning techniques, job orientation and teacher induction.

Free-time activities

PINK LAKE
This lake is located north of the Senegalese peninsula of Cape Verde in the department of Dakar, its pink color is due to the high level of salinity in the water and can be seen strong in color in dry season.

LOMPOUL DESERT
Located in the Sahel region, between Dakar and Saint-Louis, where you ...

Free-time activities

PINK LAKE
This lake is located north of the Senegalese peninsula of Cape Verde in the department of Dakar, its pink color is due to the high level of salinity in the water and can be seen strong in color in dry season.

LOMPOUL DESERT
Located in the Sahel region, between Dakar and Saint-Louis, where you can make a tour of the dunes by camel and have a nice campfire in the evening. 

SALOUM DELTA NATIONAL PARK
A World Heritage Site since 2011, it is the second largest natural park in Senegal, where you can see everything from grandiose mangroves to huge dunes and a wide variety of wildlife. 

MONUMENT TO THE AFRICAN RENAISSANCE
Located on the outskirts of Dakar, this 49-meter bronze sculpture was built by Senegalese architect Pierre Goudiby.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level) or French (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High School level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Be productive Like children Adaptability, religious and cultural respect Patience and flexibility Ability to work in a team

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer

  • Welcome Package
  • Accommodation in a volunteer house
  • 3 local meals per day during your volunteering
  • Orientation and induction day
  • 24/7 team support
  • Follow-up, orientation and program evaluation
  • Volunteer certificate
  • Liability insurance
  • Volunteer insurance
  • Tax certificate
  • Guidance, advice and management in the selection of the program

Airport Pickup at Blaise Diagne International Airport

  • To be picked up you must arrive on Fridays or Sundays, The day after arriving you have to go to the south of the country, on Sundays there are hardly any services.

Accommodation

Upon arrival in Dakar (Senegal), you will spend the night in a hostel and the next day you will go to the south of the country, where you will live with the coordinator's family, 
 The rooms are humble and shared by volunteers of the same sex. The house has common areas that can be used by volunteers and also offers access to TV, iron and fridge. 

The bathroom is floor tanke and takes some getting used to but is a very rural ex experience. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Food & Beverages

Breakfast and dinner are provided at the accommodation for our volunteers during their work days. Provisions can be made for volunteers who require vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free or other diets.

Typical meals provided generally include:
  • Vegetables and legumes / beans.
  • Fruits
  • baguette
  • Meat, fish and eggs
  • Grains and cereals
  • Milk, yogurt, cheese and/or alternatives

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Internet Access

Sorry, no access at the project site

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Dakar. We assist you to find cheap flights to Senegal. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Senegal provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Senegal you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Senegal. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

  • This project is open all year round. 
  • You must arrive Friday or Saturday.
  • You should arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport, where you will be picked up by the local project coordinator. next day bus to sud country.
  • The scheduled pick-up time at the airport is from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,300€
5 weeks 1,315€
6 weeks 1,530€
7 weeks 1,745€
8 weeks 1,960€
9 weeks 2,175€
12 weeks (max. stay) 2,820€
Average fees 280€/week

Program fees

280€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Adventure Volunteer

Brilliant 4.7 rating (37 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

About the project

Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

Meet your organization


ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.

37 reviews · rating4.7

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Location

Africa > Western Africa > Senegal > Kedougou

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