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Trip Details:

Sender: Global Volunteer Network
Title:

Teach in Ghana

Description: Our partner in Ghana saw the need for effective teachers in many local schools.  After much thought, he set up an organisation through which international volunteers would interact, share knowledge, and life experience while teaching the children. 

 

Many volunteers have discovered or rediscovered themselves whilst doing voluntary work here.

Many schools in Ghana are currently struggling with overcrowded classes and a lack of skilled teachers. As a volunteer you will help to empower girls and boys by giving them the skills they need for the future and to make their voice heard.

We have opportunities for volunteers to assist with teaching at preschool, primary, and junior secondary levels. At primary and secondary levels, volunteer teachers can teach core subjects, such as English and mathematics and can initiate extra-curricular activities. Volunteer preschool teachers will teach basic English and social skills. This role is suitable for a caring, motivated, and self-directed person.

This program does not include a training process. The volunteer is expected to be able to conduct classes independently (although this will not always be necessary as some volunteers are needed as teacher assistants or temporary replacements). A teaching qualification is not required (except for secondary teaching) but volunteers need to be confident in the above subjects and preferably have or be studying towards a university degree.

The volunteer teaching opportunities are available in primary and secondary schools all over Ghana. However we can arrange for you to teach in a pre-school if that is your preference. Below is a list of the areas you will be involved in teaching:

Pre-School (4 and 5 year olds)
Language and literacy
Environmental studies
Creative activities (music, dance, and art)
Physical development
Psychosocial skills

Primary (6-11 year olds)
English
Math
Integrated science
Environmental studies
Basic computer skills

Junior Secondary (12-14 year olds)
English
Math
Integrated science

 

Dates: ongoing
Length of Trip: ongoing
Country: Ghana
Region: Africa
   

Team Logistics:

Team Description:
(how many people can come)
Usually we have between 4 and 10 volunteers arriving in Ghana each month. You are usually placed with at least one other volunteer. This always depends on how many are volunteering at the same time and the area they are placed in.
Individuals: Individuals may apply
Married Couples: Married Couples may apply
Families: Families may apply
Groups:
Requirements:
(age, abilities, qualifications)
Volunteers for the Ghana Teaching Program must:

* be between 18 and 65 years of age
* be able to walk long distances (up to 1 hour continuously) and be able to tolerate heat
* be available for a minimum of four weeks
* be able to speak English fluently
* have a High School qualification to teach at primary level, and a college degree to teach at secondary level
Cost:
(travel expenses,
room & board...)
see our website http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/ghana/
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