Teaching Buddhist Monk

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

Description:
Role of Volunteer

Volunteers will primarily work as English instructors either the schools of Tibetan Children's Village. Depending upon the need, volunteers may be asked to assist in other school extra curricular activities like sports. As a unique facet of this placement, the volunteer will have a rare and unique opportunity to witness and participate in traditional Buddhist rituals.

- Teach English (2-3 hours a day) in the school
- Organizing games, drawing, singing, dancing, and other creative education and extra curricular activities
- Taking kids on educational tours
- Helping kids to do homework, monitor academic progress,
- Other helps on administration
- Help in other activities or programs designed for school children (If any)

Highlights: Nepal is the country where the apostle of peace Lord Buddha was born. Buddha spread the message of Buddhism all across the world. Tibet is also a Buddhist country and there are more than 130,000 Tibetans who live in exile and out of that over 20% of them are living in Nepal . Despite of all difficulties, these exiled Buddhists are practicing their religion and rebuilding their cultural heritage in their own little ways. In this mission of the Tibetans in Nepal, education of the children is the top most priority and command of English is very important.

The Tibetan children are very keen to learn and improve their conversational English to brighten their future and also to be able to translate and preserve the holy Buddhist scriptures. Primary education schools, in the Tibetan Children's Village were established by the Tibetan community in Nepal. These schools support religious practices in their studies and provide schooling in Buddhist philosophies as well as a variety of other areas such as English and computer skills.

The schools in Buddhist Monk are resource poor, and under staffed. These schools also need teachers who can teach good English to the students. Apart from teaching English, volunteers can also teach extra curricular activities like sports, drawing, music, etc to develop the perceiving power of the children and also help in the administrative work.

Qualifications: There is no need of specific qualification for teaching English project in Nepal. However, volunteer interested to teach the children must have good command of English.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 200 Euro per week

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Nepal Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

ACDF Nepal's Mission Statement: ACDF Nepal's mission is to To help to develop country by promoting of sustainable community development program for this we have following objectives. 1. To enables communities by providing awareness about education & health in the village to improve their life. 2. Provide valuable working opportunities, ensuring genuine experiences of different cultures at a cost that most travelers can afford for volunteering work. 3. To develop the education quality of children through Back to school program and [C.L.C.] Community Learning Centre.

Year Founded: 1982