Schools (Caring and Teaching) Project in Malawi

  Malawi

Blantyre,  Dumasi,  Lilongwe,  Monkey Bay,  Nkhata Bay,  Northern Malawi

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Jan / Aug 2010

Description: Projects:

* Schools / Teaching

School placements are in government and church supported schools at both primary and secondary levels. The age range in the primary schools is very large, from 7 - 17! And the classes are quite large. Volunteers will be expected to teach many subjects, not just English. All extracurricular skills, p.e., sport, music, art etc are greatly appreciated and many volunteers have started debating societies, English speaking clubs, drama groups etc. As well as the national curriculum some schools also teach woodwork, metal work, home economics and some schools teach French and we have one school that would like help with music.

* Schools / Caring

There are two placements where the schools are part of an orphan care community. In these placements volunteers are involved in a range of extra curricular activities with the orphans as well as teaching in the schools. Both these placements are supported by the church and volunteers must be respectful of their Christian ethos.

* Special Needs Schools

These are new placements for Lattitude. We have two schools for children with hearing impairment and one school for blind children. There is also a small school for children with severe disabilities. No particular skills are required for these placements but some experience of working with children with special needs would be useful.

These schools are not able to give a food allowance and volunteers must be prepared to buy their own food supplies.

* Schools / Healthcare

We have one placement where volunteers teach in the mornings and help at a feeding programme for malnourished babies in the afternoon.   There are also opportunities to help at the local hospital. This placement is particularly suitable for volunteers who plan a medical career or a career in health care.

* Refugee Camp

This is a challenging placement which is more suitable for older volunteers.   The volunteer's main work is teaching in the schools which have been set up for the refugee children. They also undertake some English teaching for adults. IT skills are also useful.

Highlights: Malawi is one of the smallest and most beautiful countries in Africa, often known as "The warm heart of Africa". The people are extremely welcoming and the Mulanje Mountains and Lake Malawi attract adventure seekers from around the world.

All Lattitude placements in Malawi are either in rural areas, some very remote, or on the outskirts of small towns. There are placements throughout Malawi from the Tanzanian border in the north to the border with Mozambique in the south.

Qualifications: urtjjgf

Cost in US$: contact us for more details

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and up

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

Participants Travel to Malawi Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

Lattitude Global Volunteering Canada (formerly GAP)'s Mission Statement: Lattitude Global Volunteering Canada provides a distinctive, international experience for young volunteers, through a journey of discovery that fosters independence, helps others and promotes global understanding. Lattitude Canada places youth (ages 18 to 29) in volunteer placements overseas (3 to 12 month terms - depending on country).

Year Founded: 1970