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Teaching And Childcare Supporter

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4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Volunteer and help make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in deprived communities in Ghana, by helping make education accessible to all. Your presence can make a difference
  • Benefit from the DACF management that organizes several trips to discover Ghana’s culture, nature and most relaxing places. Volunteer and explore a new culture at the same time.
  • Get involved in creative projects and non-classroom based activities, which help create a stimulating learning environment

Highlights

  • Volunteer and help make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in deprived communities in Ghana, by helping make education accessible to all. Your presence can make a difference
  • Benefit from the DACF management that organizes several trips to discover Ghana’s culture, nature and most relaxing places. Volunteer and explore a new culture at the same time.
  • Get involved in creative projects and non-classroom based activities, which help create a stimulating learning environment
  • Support children as well as their mothers through engaging them with proper education
  • Receive a warm welcome since even the smallest positive contribution is highly appreciated. Experience the Ghanaian culture through the eyes of the community you are helping.

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups

    About the program

    Support local teachers in understaffed and over crowded community school. this project is open to anyone who what's to help make education accessible to the poor

    Teaching in community schools with limited resources provides an engaging environment for educating children and teenagers. Your ideas, your energy, and your presence are exciting for students and invigorating for the teachers and parents. The students are full of curiosity about the world around ...

    About the program

    Teaching in community schools with limited resources provides an engaging environment for educating children and teenagers. Your ideas, your energy, and your presence are exciting for students and invigorating for the teachers and parents. The students are full of curiosity about the world around them and they welcome your perspective, you will also serve or be seen as a positive role models to students, You will be place in one of our community schools where you can choose to teach a class on your own or assist a local teacher till you are confident or ready to teach solo.  

      

    You can choose to teach pre-schools (age 1 to 6-years), primary (age 7 to 11), junior high or senior high school. You may also be involved in creative projects and non-classroom based activities which help create a stimulating learning environment. All our community schools are very understaffed this is a common phenomenon in both rural and urban areas of Ghana, hence the need to recruit and place volunteers in communities where there are simply insufficient teachers to cater for the number of children.  

     

    You will be effectively placed in rural and urban communities where you will teach solo and assist the few teachers available to teach basic causes like English, Mathematics, Science, French, Spanish, creative art, drama, music, and Computer from per-schools(1-year to 6-year), primary(7-year to 12-years), junior high or senior high schools. 

      

    Your responsibilities will include but not limited to the following below; 

      

      

    >> Prepare lesson notes 
    >> Organize learning materials 
    >> Develop a teaching method 
    >> Teach classes through lecturing, discussions and demonstrations 
    >> Discuss output and methods with fellow teachers and supervisor 
    >> Access the performance of the students through work assignments, etc 
    >> Organize recreational games with students 

     

    Note: If you think you cant teach in a classroom with many children you can have one -on -one teaching lessons with one of the children who is lacking behind the other children. 

      

    You will receive assistance from us regarding the lesson plans and teaching curriculum. There will be a Teaching Guide book to assist you in your daily work with the children. You can bring along teaching materials and new teaching ideas, picture books, instruments, flash cards, art supplies, and songs. Classes are generally in session five days a week from 8am to 1:30pm. You have the rest of the day to yourselves; you can explore the city with the other volunteers.  

     



    Typical day

    In Ghana the sun arises at 6:am in the morning and sun sets at 6:pm all year round. The project started from 8am every morning after breakfast, the school is about five minutes walk from the volunteer house where you will be living with 16 other volunteers from all over the world. So you will walk ...

    Typical day

    In Ghana the sun arises at 6:am in the morning and sun sets at 6:pm all year round. The project started from 8am every morning after breakfast, the school is about five minutes walk from the volunteer house where you will be living with 16 other volunteers from all over the world. So you will walk to the project with the other volunteers and our project coordinator. You will help teach from 8am to 10am then take a 30-minutes break for the children to pay games and activities. Teaching starts again from 10:30am  to 12:30 then its launch break. After 35 minutes launch break classes start at 1:05pm to 2:30pm when the close. You have the rest of the day to yourself to explore the community with the other volunteers or you can choose to help out at our Orphanage which is very close to the volunteer house. you can also choose to help children in the community with their home work and learn how to read.


    Ghana is very safe so most volunteers usually go out in the evening to experience the Ghanaian night life and make new friends . The Volunteer house is about ten minutes walk to the beach so some volunteers usually go there to relax and enjoy some Ghanaian local bears and drinks.



    Free-time activities

    VOLUNTEER GET THE WEEKENDS OFF TO GO ON TRIPS AND EXPLORE GHANA; Ghana has so much to offer volunteers with its rich culture, festivals, food, art & craft centers, castles & forts, long sandy beaches, national parks, waterfalls, rain forest and other interesting places to visit. Volunteers who come ...

    Free-time activities

    VOLUNTEER GET THE WEEKENDS OFF TO GO ON TRIPS AND EXPLORE GHANA; Ghana has so much to offer volunteers with its rich culture, festivals, food, art & craft centers, castles & forts, long sandy beaches, national parks, waterfalls, rain forest and other interesting places to visit. Volunteers who come to Ghana experience these even more fully by getting an insider's understanding of the country. Every weekend we organize trips for our volunteers to travel throughout Ghana to experience the Ghanaian cultural and explore. 

    Our program is an excellent opportunity to combine adventurous foreign travel with a worthwhile job as a volunteer. Above all, this is an unrivaled opportunity to gain an insight into a completely different culture and way of life. Our projects are not all about work, volunteers get opportunities to explore this beautiful part of West Africa. Elmina and Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park, Wli waterfalls and Nzulezo Stilt Village are all within few hours from the community you will be staying in, Ghana offers an array of varying cultures and landscapes including national parks and stunning rain-forests


    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)

    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

    You should be able to deal with a great bunch of kids in a small place. A calm character and stress resistance will be an advantage.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 13:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

     This covers your accommodation, transportation from the airport, orientation and 24 hour support from our staff.
    The fee also covers your food, housekeeping, laundry service, drinking water and unlimited wireless internet access in the volunteer house in Accra.

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    Our driver and a staff member will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the place where you will stay. the airport is only 35 minutes from the volunteer house so our driver will pick you up from the airport anytime of the day or night you arrive. After you book your flight please send us your flight details so that our driver can be at the airport in time to pick you up.

    Accommodation

    You can choose to stay with a local host family or stay in our volunteer house. It depends on the location where you want to be placed. Our main location is the volunteer house in Accra, where you will be living with around 16 other volunteers from all over the world. We have seven bedrooms with two bunk beds each and two shared bathrooms. The volunteer house is located in a very safe area in Ghana.

    Food & Beverages

    We have a cook in the volunteer house who prepares three meals a day for all the volunteers. We will prepare special food for you if you need to follow a special diet. The food is mostly western, but If you are a vegetarian or have any allergies this is taken into account when we arrange your placement. also offer local dishes to our volunteers. If you are placed in a host family you might have more local dishes.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. 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 Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

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

    Details on arrival

    Our projects run throughout the year so you can choose to join us anytime that is suitable for you. The airport is only 35 minutes from our volunteer houses anytime you arrive our driver will be there to pick you up from the airport.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 480€
    5 weeks 600€
    6 weeks 720€
    7 weeks 840€
    11 weeks 1,320€
    19 weeks 2,280€
    50 weeks (max. stay) 6,000€
    Average fees 120€/week

    Program fees

    120€ per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    4 - 50 weeks

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