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Teaching Assistant for Children

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4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Volunteer work at local primary schools to help the disadvantaged children gain significant knowledge
  • Help out local trainers/teachers with conducting classes
  • Learn about the root traditions and culture of typical Ghanaian community

Highlights

  • Volunteer work at local primary schools to help the disadvantaged children gain significant knowledge
  • Help out local trainers/teachers with conducting classes
  • Learn about the root traditions and culture of typical Ghanaian community
  • Pass on your skills and Language to eager Children
  • Enjoy national schools competition games and Quiz spelling competitions
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    Help Ghana to overcome struggles in the school sector like overcrowded classes, lack of learning materials, teaching classrooms as well as lack of skilled teachers.


    Support local teachers and work at Primary & Secondary schools, kindergartens or special needs schools.

        As a volunteer your main focus is teaching English, and giving young students more confidence with speaking.

        Volunteer can also teach subjects like mathematics or computer ...

    About the program


    Support local teachers and work at Primary & Secondary schools, kindergartens or special needs schools.

        As a volunteer your main focus is teaching English, and giving young students more confidence with speaking.

        Volunteer can also teach subjects like mathematics or computer literacy, science, Arts or get involved with extracurricular activities.

    A volunteer Teaching placement in Ghana gives you plenty of practical classroom experience, along with building your lesson planning skills.

    Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

    •  Work as teacher in the placement and assist the current teachers and staff.

    •   Bring interesting teaching materials, books, stationery, flashcards and games which can be helpful in teaching students in a play way method.

    •   Design a proper study module for the children to follow.

    •   Involve students in out–of–the–class activities to teach them the importance of physical activity

     

    Typical day

    Volunteer will Wake up in the host family’s house every morning, get dressed, and have breakfast in the kitchen area. Eat a plate of breads and spreads before grabbing your packed lunch and heading out the door. Jump into a tro-tro (mode of Transport) or shared taxi and make your way to the ...

    Typical day

    Volunteer will Wake up in the host family’s house every morning, get dressed, and have breakfast in the kitchen area. Eat a plate of breads and spreads before grabbing your packed lunch and heading out the door. Jump into a tro-tro (mode of Transport) or shared taxi and make your way to the school. On your first day, Samba staff will accompany you to show you the way.

    A typical day starts at 8am and finishes between 1- 3pm, with a half hour break around 10am and an hour lunch break at 12pm.  Work is from Monday to Friday and have the weekends free to explore and relax.

    Your day will be varied with regards to the subjects you teach. One-day participant may start with English and French classes, Science and others volunteer will be teaching IT and mathematics. Volunteer will assist the teachers with extracurricular lessons in the afternoons. Every lessons is between 30 minutes to an hour long, with some lessons being double periods.

    When lessons are over, volunteer will have free time to prepare lessons for the next day. The teachers will be happy to assist you plan lessons, although your own new ideas will be welcomed.

    Once you are done for the day, head home or grab a traditional Ghanaian meal from a restaurant or food stall with the other volunteers. Volunteer also have plenty of free time on the weekends, so organize a trip with other volunteers, or just relax and explore on your own.

     

     

     

     

    Free-time activities

    Weekends, are free days for the volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

    Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the ...

    Free-time activities

    Weekends, are free days for the volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

    Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat.
Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.

    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

    Math,English ,science, Painting &Drawing, Music & Dance,Social Studies etc at univerisity and High school level

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    This role is suitable for a flexible, mature, caring, motivated and self-directed person. A teaching qualification is not required but volunteers need to be much confident.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 15:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Airport pickup upon arrival
    • Hotel and meals bills in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to Kumasi/ Final Destination
    • Transport to host family / project site on First day
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Accommodation
    • Utility Bills
    • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Super (Dinner)
    • Samba T-Shirt
    • Free Sim Card/Data Sim

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with fan rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (KUMASI).

    Accommodation

    The accommodation belongs to the host-families. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to give you some assistance. You would be placed in the same location with another volunteer - unless you specifically state that you like to be stayed alone. Participants coming as couple or pair will not be placed with other volunteers in the same bedroom. The volunteer(s) have their separate room - with a lock and key. Its advisable to come along with a mosquitoes net.

    Food & Beverages

    Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the working week.

    Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.

    If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The educational/ teaching program in Ghana is not available all-round the year. It is available during the curriculum sessions of the schools: January-April, May-July, September-December.

    Here are the dates of the academic semesters in Ghana

    1st TERM: 
    Start Date: January 10 to April 12
    School Holiday: April 13 to May 1
    2nd TERM:
    Start Date: May 2 to August 4
    School Holiday: August 5 to September 12
    3rd TERM:
    Start Date: September 13 to December 15
    School Holiday: December 16 to January 1


    Airport pickup info:

    On the day (or night) of your arrival, Samba Africa Voluntary (SAVO) Staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you And transfer you to a hotel with Fan  or air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your Assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to our office in Kumasi.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $231 per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Kumasi

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