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Teaching Assistant for Children

location
4 - 50 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
rating  Fantastisch 4.5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • Volunteer work at local primary schools to help the disadvantaged children gain significant knowledge
  • Help out local trainers/teachers with conducting classes
  • Learn about the root traditions and culture of typical Ghanaian community
  • Pass on your skills and Language to eager Children
  • Enjoy national schools competition games and Quiz spelling competitions

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Families
Groepen
50+
Rolstoelgebruikers

Over het programma

Help Ghana to overcome struggles in the school sector like overcrowded classes, lack of learning materials, teaching classrooms as well as lack of skilled teachers.


Support local teachers and work at Primary & Secondary schools, kindergartens or special needs schools.

    As a volunteer your main focus is teaching English, and giving young students more confidence with speaking.

    Volunteer can also teach subjects like mathematics or computer ...

Over het programma


Support local teachers and work at Primary & Secondary schools, kindergartens or special needs schools.

    As a volunteer your main focus is teaching English, and giving young students more confidence with speaking.

    Volunteer can also teach subjects like mathematics or computer literacy, science, Arts or get involved with extracurricular activities.

A volunteer Teaching placement in Ghana gives you plenty of practical classroom experience, along with building your lesson planning skills.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

•  Work as teacher in the placement and assist the current teachers and staff.

•   Bring interesting teaching materials, books, stationery, flashcards and games which can be helpful in teaching students in a play way method.

•   Design a proper study module for the children to follow.

•   Involve students in out–of–the–class activities to teach them the importance of physical activity

 

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Volunteer will Wake up in the host family’s house every morning, get dressed, and have breakfast in the kitchen area. Eat a plate of breads and spreads before grabbing your packed lunch and heading out the door. Jump into a tro-tro (mode of Transport) or shared taxi and make your way to the ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Volunteer will Wake up in the host family’s house every morning, get dressed, and have breakfast in the kitchen area. Eat a plate of breads and spreads before grabbing your packed lunch and heading out the door. Jump into a tro-tro (mode of Transport) or shared taxi and make your way to the school. On your first day, Samba staff will accompany you to show you the way.

A typical day starts at 8am and finishes between 1- 3pm, with a half hour break around 10am and an hour lunch break at 12pm.  Work is from Monday to Friday and have the weekends free to explore and relax.

Your day will be varied with regards to the subjects you teach. One-day participant may start with English and French classes, Science and others volunteer will be teaching IT and mathematics. Volunteer will assist the teachers with extracurricular lessons in the afternoons. Every lessons is between 30 minutes to an hour long, with some lessons being double periods.

When lessons are over, volunteer will have free time to prepare lessons for the next day. The teachers will be happy to assist you plan lessons, although your own new ideas will be welcomed.

Once you are done for the day, head home or grab a traditional Ghanaian meal from a restaurant or food stall with the other volunteers. Volunteer also have plenty of free time on the weekends, so organize a trip with other volunteers, or just relax and explore on your own.

 

 

 

 

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Weekends, are free days for the volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Weekends, are free days for the volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat.
Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.

Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

Math,English ,science, Painting &Drawing, Music & Dance,Social Studies etc op univerisity and High school niveau

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

This role is suitable for a flexible, mature, caring, motivated and self-directed person. A teaching qualification is not required but volunteers need to be much confident.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 15:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Samba Africa Voluntary Organization

  • Airport pickup upon arrival
  • Hotel and meals bills in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to Kumasi/ Final Destination
  • Transport to host family / project site on First day
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Accommodation
  • Utility Bills
  • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Super (Dinner)
  • Samba T-Shirt
  • Free Sim Card/Data Sim

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kotoka International Airport

On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with fan rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (KUMASI).

Accomodatie

The accommodation belongs to the host-families. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to give you some assistance. You would be placed in the same location with another volunteer - unless you specifically state that you like to be stayed alone. Participants coming as couple or pair will not be placed with other volunteers in the same bedroom. The volunteer(s) have their separate room - with a lock and key. Its advisable to come along with a mosquitoes net.

Eten & Drank

Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the working week.

Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.

If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Ghana. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Ghana biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Ghana dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Ghana. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

The educational/ teaching program in Ghana is not available all-round the year. It is available during the curriculum sessions of the schools: January-April, May-July, September-December.

Here are the dates of the academic semesters in Ghana

1st TERM: 
Start Date: January 10 to April 12
School Holiday: April 13 to May 1
2nd TERM:
Start Date: May 2 to August 4
School Holiday: August 5 to September 12
3rd TERM:
Start Date: September 13 to December 15
School Holiday: December 16 to January 1


Airport pickup info:

On the day (or night) of your arrival, Samba Africa Voluntary (SAVO) Staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you And transfer you to a hotel with Fan  or air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your Assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to our office in Kumasi.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

4 weken (min. verblijf) 1.103€
7 weken 1.720€
11 weken 2.555€
19 weken 4.225€
50 weken (max. verblijf) 9.230€
Gemiddelde kosten 230€/week

Programmakosten

230€ per week 4 - 50 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

4 - 50 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Samba Africa Voluntary Organization gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Samba Africa Voluntary Organization

Fantastisch 4.5 rating (8 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2001

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Daniel

Over de organisatie

SAVO is a volunteer driven non-profit NGO based in Ghana which aims to provide best opportunities for the needy people in under privileged community

Ontmoet je organisatie

Founded in 2011, Samba Africa has been able to provide many solutions to health problems as well as the orphanage homes with the aim of helping people to help them.

Samba Africa Voluntary Organization (SAVO) has demonstrated its ability to develop and permanently institute long-term solutions to pressing orphanage issues and health problems in the country, the true way of assisting people.

We are committed to the world’s new health issues by playing an important role forging new alliances among people on the front lines of health and together seek new solutions.

Our aim is to succeed in sustainable advances in health care as well as the orphanage homes by implementing health education programs and providing humanitarian assistance.

SAVO-Ghana is one of the fastest growing volunteer organizations in Ghana. We are dedicated to give meaningful and affordable volunteer program across Ghana.

8 beoordelingen · rating4.5

Linnea rating4.6

2017 at Teaching Assistant for Children

After the S.A.V.O language and cultural orientation program, I did Teaching project for twelve months. I taught in a primary school. It was an amazing experience to learn and be part of another culture quite different to my own. The experience helped me to realize what I want to do with my life, ...
My volunteer to Ghana was one of the best ever trip i have ever made in my life. People there are very friendly, great hospitality I can honestly say that this volunteering experience has been the best experience of my life. I went to Ghana with Samba Africa Voluntary Org and expecting so much ...
I have just recently completed the two-week Language and Cultural program for Ghana. The first week we had 7 Twi language and history lessons with Tony, a qualified teacher in Ghana. The first two lessons composed of Ghanaian history, primarily regions and beliefs. The next 5 lessons were Twi ...
Anna Dorthe rating4.4

2015 at Teaching Assistant for Children

The staff members are so friendly and they really care about the children. They really like their work and that made me happy. They gave me such a great time in Ghana. The children are just the best. They are so happy, thankful and enthusiastic. I have only positive things to say about Ghana. I ...
Augustin Renders rating4.8

2023 at Rural Community Development

Je suis parti deux semaines avec cette organisation et il s'agit d'une expérience que je n'oublierai jamais. Tout était parfait, la famille d'accueil est incroyable et le coordinateur est très présent pour chaque besoin. ..
Eveline van Broek rating2.8

2023 at A Medicne and Health Care Apprentice

Ik heb in april 2 weken vrijwilligers werk gedaan in het Kumasi South Hospital, op de 1e hulp afdeling, Ik heb hier vooral geobserveerd. Het was heel interessant Maar ik heb niet het gevoel gehad dat ik iets heb bij kunnen dragen aan de zorg. Het gast gezin was geweldig, wat een hartelijke familie, ...

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