Venezuela Teaching Volunteers

  Venezuela

La Gran Sabana

Length of Position: 2 to 8 weeks
Dates: Please inquire for specific date.

Description: With little governmental funding and limited staff, schools rely largely on volunteers to teach the classes. Each programme offers a close insight into the rich and diverse culture of this amazing country, whilst also proving hugely rewarding for the individual. You will also improve your own confidence and conversational skills whilst passing on your skills and knowledge to appreciative listeners!

Put to use your energy and creativity and lead conversational English language classes and help with the skills and pronunciation of both children and adults. The structure of the classes will largely be left open, so be as creative as you can! You could incorporate songs, role-plays, and games to help. Classes will be between 6 and 12 pupils, and children at the school are between the ages of 4 and 14. The younger children will be able to pick up English without an accent.

Although one of the main goals is for children to learn English, a valuable vocational skill, there is a wide range of other teaching opportunities available. Duties and activities that you will be involved with include:

-Teaching conversational English classes
-Teaching music at the local music school or assist teaching arts, craft and ceramics
-Helping with computer classes for children and teenagers at the local computer centre with internet-connection
-Teaching sports
-Helping with homework
-Assisting with play therapy or recreational and developmental activities and help organise special events

Highlights: Free Time
You will usually have weekends free and it is up to you how you spend this free time. You may like to spend time with other volunteers and staff and get involved in activities with the locals. Alternatively you can organise tours and trips to explore the surrounding areas. If you stay for longer than three weeks, a day-excursion to La Gran Sabana is included in the project price. Recreational activities available include trekking, hiking, biking, and swimming in one of the nearby waterfalls. In addition Santa Elena is only 20 minutes from the Brazilian border if you are planning to travel further afield.

Qualifications: Minimum 18 years. Maximum dependent on potential participants' health.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

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