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Local Kindergarten Support and Teaching

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Help staff at various kindergartens on the stunning island of Nosy Be
  • Bring your energy, enthusiasm and creativity!​
  • Inspire the kids to learn English and practice speaking

Highlights

  • Help staff at various kindergartens on the stunning island of Nosy Be
  • Bring your energy, enthusiasm and creativity!​
  • Inspire the kids to learn English and practice speaking
  • Stay on a unique island like no other!
  • Meet fellow volunteers from around the world
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    50+

    About the program

    You'll be embraced by the local community and as you spend time with the children, you can help improve their life skills, get them to think creatively and teach English.

    You will teach young kindergarten children through games, singing, dancing, art and anything else you can think of! Being taught English at a young age will be invaluable for them later on in life, so you can play an important role in giving them a head start.

    As the children are still young, the ...

    About the program

    You will teach young kindergarten children through games, singing, dancing, art and anything else you can think of! Being taught English at a young age will be invaluable for them later on in life, so you can play an important role in giving them a head start.

    As the children are still young, the teaching is informal and they will want to play with you more than be ‘taught’. However, by getting them excited to come to school and learn, you can install healthy and lifelong learning habits, that will be vital to them in later years.

    You can teach the children some very basic English phrases such as simple greetings, colours, animals, foods, etc and incorporate games and picture cards to make the lessons fun. The children are very excitable and will welcome you exceptionally, partly due to the nature and friendliness of the local people but also as you might be the first foreigner they have spoken to!

    Your general duties will include the following:

    • Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
    • Teaching class in specialized subject under the direction of a teacher
    • Supporting local teachers with classroom activities
    • Create activities that will keep the students engaged, providing fun and interactive activities in teaching English, Math and basic life skills through story-telling, singing, and dancing
    • Regularly evaluating and assessing the progress of the children.

    During school holidays, we organise an English teaching program at a local community centre for students aged 6 to 18 years old. Please note that the number of children attending may vary, with an expected average of 15 to 20 children per day. It's worth mentioning that some children may be away from Nosy-BE during this time. There will be 3 to 4 hours of teaching time per day, where 1 hour will be dedicated to lesson preparation for the following day. 

    Location
    Nosy Be (meaning ‘big island’) is an absolutely stunning island off the north-west coast and is Madagascar’s largest and busiest tourist destination. The population is estimated around 73,010 and the island has an area space of 320.02 square kilometres.

    On Nosy Be island you will find volcanic lakes, lemurs, rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations and beautiful coral reefs. There is just so much to explore on this amazing island! In May, you can experience the 4 day Donia Music Festival. Situated on the Indian Ocean, on Nosy-Be island you can relax on the best white sand beaches, take a boat trip through the jungle, go trekking to see lemurs or snorkel alongside turtles and manta rays in the clear waters.

    Project Tasks
    Assist local teachers to teach English to kindergarten children
    Create lesson plans for fun and educational classes, play and activites
    Interact with the local teachers, sharing ideas

    Typical day

    Monday
    • Breakfast at the accommodation
    • Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice and explaining & handling of documents (Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy, Media Consent, Etc…)
    • Madagascar brief history, Lessons in Malagasy Culture, Do’s and Don’ts and ...

    Typical day

    Monday
    • Breakfast at the accommodation
    • Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice and explaining & handling of documents (Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy, Media Consent, Etc…)
    • Madagascar brief history, Lessons in Malagasy Culture, Do’s and Don’ts and Basic Malagasy Language Lessons.
    • Lunch at the accommodation.
    • To ensure you are well-acquainted with the surroundings, the coordinator will guide you to key spots like supermarket, ATM, and currency exchange center and assist in obtaining a local SIM card with data for seamless communication during your stay.
    • Malagasy Cooking lesson.
    • Dinner at the accommodation.
    Tuesday to Friday

    As schools operate only from 07.30 to 11.30 a.m., kindly regard the schedule given below.

    • 06.30am: Breakfast at the accommodation
    • 07.00am: Depart from the accommodation
    • 07.30am: Activities pertaining to the program
    • 02.00pm: Depart for accommodation, where your lunch will be ready

    If interested, you could also visit the local community center, where you could teach the students there from 02.30pm to 04.30pm. (Please inform the coordinator if you wish to)

    • 02.00pm: Depart from the accommodation
    • 02.30pm: Activities pertaining to the program
    • 04.30pm: Depart to the accommodation
    • 06.30pm: Assist in lesson planning and preparing teaching materials for the next day
    • 7.30 p.m.: Dinner will be served at the accommodation.

    ***This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances***

    Free-time activities

    The sun shines year-round here, with Nosy Be being a beach and sea lovers paradise, hosting incredible snorkelling and diving. Nosy Be is packed with activities to get up to during your free, the most popular is checking out the paradise beaches. Here are just a few of the stunning beaches you can ...

    Free-time activities

    The sun shines year-round here, with Nosy Be being a beach and sea lovers paradise, hosting incredible snorkelling and diving. Nosy Be is packed with activities to get up to during your free, the most popular is checking out the paradise beaches. Here are just a few of the stunning beaches you can visit:

    Palm Beach
    Andilana Beach
    Ambatoloaka Beach
    Andilana Beach
    Wildlife lovers and adventure enthusiasts will certainly be at home in Nosy Be too. See if you can spot the diurnal and nocturnal native lemur species, count the unique bird species, see reptiles or indigenous plants, whilst trekking through the lush jungle. There are also scuba diving & snorkelling tours and inland boat trips.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at High School level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    Police check or working with children check

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    Accommodation
    3 meals p/day weekdays / 2 meals p/day weekends
    Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
    Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
    1 day orientation
    Daily transportation to project
    In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
    Fundraising support
    University course credits (where applicable)
    Certificate of Completion

    Airport Pickup at Fascene Airport

    Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.


    A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Fascene Airport (NOS). You must arrive between the hours 08:00 to 20:00 on Sunday.


    If arriving outside the pickup times,we charge an additional fee for any extra night’s accommodation before your program, and for a private transfer.


    Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).


    From the airport to the accommodation it takes 30 minutes by road. 

    Accommodation

    You will stay at our volunteer house, where there is a dining room and lounge area to socialise with fellow volunteers. There is also a beautiful garden to relax in during time off. A balcony and large roof terrace are also available for you to chill out in. Rooms are shared between 2-4 people, there are fans, bed linen, lockable rooms, and hot showers. There is no wifi but you are free to purchade a SIM card to get data. 

    There is a kitchen and refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store any food and drinks you require. An ATM and a supermarket around 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk, from the volunteer house. The closest ATM to the house is about 20 minutes away by Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation, the closest local supermarket is around 10 minutes away by Tuk-Tuk, and the closest medical centre is around 15 minutes away by Tuk-Tuk. 

    *A private room may be available for an extra fee and subject to availability.


    Private Room Upgrade: please contact us directly for options and pricing

    *Please note: Upgrade prices can change, so please check the price with us first

    Food & Beverages

    We provide three meals per day during weekdays and two per day on weekends. Your meals will be a mix of Western and Malagasy food, usually consisting of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can also use the kitchen facilities to cook for yourself or eat out at any of the local restaurants at your own expense. If you are a picky eater or allergies, have dietary restrictions, or if you think that you will not be satisfied with the local dishes provided, you might want to consider supplementing our menu with your own western type foods and snacks that are more to your liking.


    *Accommodation may be in our local centre or in close proximity, depending on availability and time of year.
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Internet Access

    Sorry, no access at the project site

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nossi-be. We assist you to find cheap flights to Madagascar. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

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    Details on arrival

    Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $357 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

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