Teaching Computer Science

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: on going

Description: VIN Programme
Majority (more than 90%) of the public schools do not have access to computer. Very few public schools have newly introduced Information Technology (IT) with limited computers. This access is only in the cities; not in the village due to lack of electricity. The schools that have computers they don't have experienced and qualified IT teachers as Nepal has just began to provide IT education. IT volunteers will teach information technology to school children.

Volunteer will assists schoolchildren with theoretical and practical classes. Generally a class last for 45 minutes and you should be teaching 3 to 4 classes a day. Public schools are closed for Saturdays. If you are experienced you can also conduct IT classes to the teaching staffs and our partner Organizations .

Basically volunteer conduct from basic level of computer knowledge to advanced level. If is possible you can provide some basic hardware maintenance training as well. Please contact us if you desire to serve backward school children disseminating the knowledge you have.

Highlights: Hey wanna pull Nepali to 21st century? We are still in the medival age!
Volunteer will assists schools children with theoretical and practical classes. Generally a class last for 45 minutes and you should be teaching 3 to 4 classes a day. Public schools are closed for Saturdays. If you are experienced you can also conduct IT classes to the teaching staffs and our partner Organizations .

Qualifications: Any IT people having interest to teach IT to youths and Children can apply for the post.

Cost in US$: 406 to 1430 USD

You will also need a weekly budget of up to US $20 to cater for all your other expenses like bottled water, personal items, beverages and entertainment.
Airport tax when you go back to your hometown around $23
Other expenses in incidental cases

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: So far we have very supportive volunteers and have completed their period successfully. Most of them are in touch and have decided to become lifetime volunteer! See from the site more

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 3-5

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Volunteers Initiative Nepal's Mission Statement: Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a non-governmental and non profit organization (NGO) which was founded by a group of development workers, educationists, advocates, social activists, cultural and tourism experts, ex-volunteers and other professionals. Our mission is to empower marginalized communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced volunteer programmes and whole community training to achieve democracy and raise economic productivity. VIN provides volunteers with structured program to facilitate them to make an important contribution to the people (particularly marginalized and underprivileged group) of different parts of Nepal, while gaining an in-depth experience of Nepal's language and culture that will stay with the volunteers for the rest of their lives. They will make a significant difference for community people where they work.

Year Founded: 2005