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Volunteer: Teach in Namibia -- Summer Volunteer Opportunity

Organization: WorldTeach
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 04-3136110
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Quick Facts

The Namibia Summer Program is an incredible opportunity to acquire experience in the field in a developing country. The program is run in close coordination with the Ministry of Education?s nationwide plan to deploy Information and Communication. . . Learn more

Locations:  
Dates/Costs:   5 Jun 2011   to   5 Aug 2011:    $4,990
Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 months
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Education
Type of NGO:   Independent

Full Description

Description

The Namibia Summer Program is an incredible opportunity to acquire experience in the field in a developing country.

The program is run in close coordination with the Ministry of Education?s nationwide plan to deploy Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all educational institutions. Volunteers will lead computer literacy trainings for teachers at primary and secondary schools to develop their basic computers skills as required by the Ministry. You will be among the first to train teachers using the newly developed computer literacy curriculum developed by the Ministry.

Because ICT training is done primarily after school, you will have the chance to become involved with your school and community in a variety of areas. Many choose to teach HIV/AIDS awareness classes, subject classes, athletics, and work with learners who need extra assistance in certain areas. Placements range from urban placements to small towns to fairly remote village schools spanning the entire country.

 
Cost Details
This includes pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, one week in-country orientation, health insurance, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and teaching service, and 24-hour field support.
 
 
Language Needed
English (fluent)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
WorldTeach summer programs are open to qualified individuals over the age of 18 (including undergraduates). English language fluency is required; basic competence and confidence using computers, email, and the Internet are recommended. Prior teaching experience and computer trouble-shooting ability is helpful but not required. Successful volunteers will be flexible, mature, resourceful, and have a genuine interest in teaching in Namibia.
 
Detailed Location Information
The environment ranges from the densely populated, palm-dotted plain of Ovamboland to the arid hills of the central highlands. From the lush forest savanna of the Kavango to the dunes that roll the length of Namibia's cold desert coast. Among Namibia's diverse population one finds pastoralists, subsistence farmers, and a growing urban middle class.

Volunteers will be placed in primary or secondary schools that have requested to participate in the ICT teaching project. Placements are individual (one volunteer per school) but clustered so that each volunteer will be within visiting distance of at least one other volunteer in the same region. Most volunteers live with a host family or in teachers' housing near the school campus.

About WorldTeach

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. Learn More

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