Organizing educational and fun activities for primary school children
Mikindani, Mtwara          April 2 - May 26, 2012
Mikindani, Mtwara          May 28 - July 21, 2012

Volunteer project: This project is organized in cooperation with Salem School, which is located in the Southeastern part of Tanzania. The school is dedicated to provide quality education for children, both boys and girls, between the ages of 2 and 14. It is an English medium school with a team of committed teachers who strive to ensure the pupils receive a quality education that prepares them for the future.

The volunteers are expected to participate in general activities in the school. Specifically, they will collaborate in the following duties:
• Assisting in teaching English, Mathematics and any other subjects they feel comfortable with
• Assisting staff in organizing fun and learning activities for the students
• Helping students who are struggling with English (slow learners)
• Sharing skills and experience with the local teachers.

Volunteers will be working for six hours a day, from Monday to Friday. Weekends and public holidays will be free. The volunteers can organize a safari/travel around before or after the project.

Volunteer profile: Interested in teaching and working with children; Good understanding of the subject you would like to teach; Good level of English; Sociable, committed and creative; Flexible, open-minded and patient.

Free time: The volunteers will have free time to enjoy the landscape, nature, culture and historical attractions on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the third week. Some possible activities are: a safari to Selous National Park; a tour of Old Mikindani town; swimming at Mnazi Bay beach.

Language: English

Orientation: On arrival, the volunteers will receive an orientation to come to understand the various program policies, share their fears and expectations, participate in team building activities, and get familiar with the culture of the community, etc.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be living with host families in the local community. Most of the families will be those of the teachers from the school and they will be able to speak English and support you in learning and experiencing the culture.

Location: Mikindani, Mtwara

Terminal: Dar es Salaam Airport

Age range: 20 and over

Participation fee: $590 CAD

Extra fee: Euro 550

The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.

                                                                                                         

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