Teaching in Rural Malawi

  Malawi

• Other Cities in Malawi: 
Blantyre,  Lilongwe

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Various

Description: Projects start with a 4-day induction course covering safety, security, teaching techniques and basic language lessons, followed by 3 months living and working in rural areas near Blantyre, Lilongwe and Dedza. A wonderfully unique experience for cultural exchange - learning about the traditions, language, history of the local people. Spend approximately 20 lessons per week teaching English, Maths, Science & Sports to local children. There will also be a chance to introduce extra curricular activities such as drama, art, music, different sports etc.

You will have the opportunity to spend 3 weeks exploring more of Malawi and into East Africa and finish off the project a 5-day safari in Kenya.

Highlights: A unique opportunity to see an amazing community and to completely immerse into their way of life, away from the Western world. A truly life-changing experience.

Qualifications: Volunteers do not need qualifications: they must be able to speak English, be enthusiastic, adaptable, committed and resilient (and have a sense of humor!).

Cost in US$: from 5,400

Experience Required: yes

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Typical Volunteer: The majority of our volunteers are aged 18-25 and are between school and university, at university or between university and employment

Age Range: 18-25

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Malawi in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of in pairs as part of a group up to 30

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Africa & Asia Venture's Mission Statement: Africa & Asia Venture (AV) runs volunteering projects (teaching, community and conservation) in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Volunteers are immersed in the culture and live in the community in which they work.

Year Founded: 1993