Teacher's Assistant

  Ghana

Cape Coast

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: There are many opportunities to help out in the Education sector in Ghana. Cherish International School, an Elementary school located in Cape Coast, is our primary partner that is constantly looking for committed volunteers to supplement their full-time teaching staff. Subject areas include Science, Math, Art, Physical Education, and English.

Highlights: Volunteers can expect to be warmly welcomed by children, teachers and parents alike. Opportunities are available from Kindergarten to Grade Four. A minimum commitment of six weeks is required and longer-term placements are encouraged in the interest of consistency.

Qualifications:
* A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
* Interest and enthusiasm towards working with children
* Patience
* Excellent command of the English language
* Flexibility
* Cultural Sensitivity

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 120 a week

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Abusua Foundation's Mission Statement: Abusua Foundation exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, share and develop skills necessary for personal and communal wealth. Abusua Foundation is a youth led non-government organization that focuses on youth development as a means of securing equal rights across society. The foundation's mission is to work with and mold the individual who takes care of others without discrimination; and to learn through all good means available to us towards impacting, sharing and shedding knowledge in the empowerment enterprise.

Year Founded: 2003