Ghana Teaching Placement - Kwadaso Estate Metropolitan Assembly Junior Second
Ghana
- Other Cities in Ghana:
Kumasi
- Accra:
Accra
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Year Round - Monthly Departures
Description:
The school teaches students aged 12-18 and is funded by the government. The headmaster, Mr. Baidoo, is eager to expand projects in the areas of agriculture, sports and recreation and science. They operate 10 months of the year and teach all subjects to their pupils. The school is working to expand projects in the areas of agriculture, sports and recreation and science. They are interested in having volunteers who could assist teaching in classes, and help them continue to organize these extra projects. Some current ideas include: building a volley ball net, softball field, tennis court, working on agriculture projects (ie. composting, raising snails, bee keeping, corn growing), assisting with athletics, music, dance.
Highlights:
* Assist teacher in the classroom (subject choice is up to the volunteer).
* With donation of a computer, volunteers could teach computer skills to students. Organize extra-curricular programs (athletics, music).
* Assist with agriculture projects (raising snails, bee keeping, maize farm, teak tree growing, compost).
* Volunteers could help school get donations of computers, science equipment, materials for athletics projects, agricultural materials, or cash to fund such projects.
Qualifications:
An interest in teaching and working with children would be an asset. Also, any interest or experience with agriculture (forestry, corn farming, alternative (non-timber) forest products) would be great as this is an area the school is trying to educate students in without much background knowledge. Other assets include adaptability, patience, flexibility, positive attitude, hard-working, self-motivated.
Cost in US$: 2,250 USD for 8 week duration, USD135 each additional week
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Cost Includes :
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- Emergency evacuation services
- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
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- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Medical insurance
- Registration fees
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- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one week of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- agriculture
- childcare/children
- computer training
- drama
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- education
- English teaching
- gardening
- planting
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- primary education
- teaching
- volunteering
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Typical Volunteer: We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support.
Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.
Age Range: 18 +
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of custom built by you
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Written Application
Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement: We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Year Founded: 1998
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