Volunteering in The Gambia

  Gambia

• Other Cities in Gambia: 
Banjul

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: January2010-January2011

Description: Creative Minds Foundation is collaborating with other NGO.s in The Gambia for the provision of volunteer teachers for key subject areas like Computer Studies, Mathematics, English language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Agricultural sciences, Geography, Physical Education, Arts and Crafts and the likes. Most of the schools in the Greater Banjul and Provinces are in need of effective and qualified teachers in these above mentioned subjects. Volunteers are provided free accommodation in some of these schools in the provinces and will be able to learn new culture and languages.Volunteers interested in working with Youth NGOs, Skill and vocational training centres,IT centres should also apply.

Highlights: Volunteers have the opportunity of working with children in a peaceful country rich in African cultural heritage with a unique biodiversity. Volunteers will be conducted on guided tours of the major historical sites while gaining new experiences teaching!

The sun, sea and sand will usher willing volunteers to the smiling coast of The Gambia where everyone smiles all day long! We provide a week long orientation programme to our first time volunteers to immerse them in to "The Gambian culture"

Qualifications:
- Minimum of High school certificate
- A good knowledge of English language
- Ability to work and live alone
- Creative mind to stimulate learning
Matured trainers without basic qualifications welcome also

Cost in US$: 400/1 month

Salary / Pay: Contributions to community developments and building of schools, sponsorships welcome

Experience Required: yes

No

Typical Volunteer: Ideal for couples(discount of 10%), groups of 5 people(15% discount each). Participants fresh from universities, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions are welcome worldwide.

Age Range: 18-65

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 Gambia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Creative Minds Foundation's Mission Statement: We are focused on generating employment opportunities through our investor friendly programmes by promoting trade opportunities, linking buyers and sellers, establishment of factories, direct investments, trade missions, second citizenship offers and database for people desirous of a safe country to live, work or invest their funds.

Year Founded: 2002