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Teaching in Grade 3

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4 - 8 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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About the program

The class is between ages 8 - 10 years.The class ranges from 10- 13 kids both boys and girls

Grade 3 Class is a mixed class of kids from 8-10 years of age.They are normally called lower primary class because they are above class 2.They range from 10 to around 11 children in class.They speak English,read English and write English.The participation of Grade three is perfect.

The subjects or ...

About the program

Grade 3 Class is a mixed class of kids from 8-10 years of age.They are normally called lower primary class because they are above class 2.They range from 10 to around 11 children in class.They speak English,read English and write English.The participation of Grade three is perfect.

The subjects or lessons they learn are as follows;-English Language,English Reading,Mathematics,Social Studies,Science,Swahili,Christian Religious Education.

They have a timetable with a break of 45 minutes  interval.After such an interval another subject is taught as per the timetable.

All the subjects have the text books and teachers or volunteers teach  from text books.The teachers give class work as well as homework.Class work is to test  the class what they have learned.

The kids are enrolled from poor families to access quality education. We take kids from underprivileged families who need  support to  access education. The work of a volunteer is to teach and also to give emotional support.

The volunteer helps in the marking the exercise done by the kids, correcting  what they have not done well. Giving  them more same work to see if the kid has understood what they are trying to do.

The area  we operate the charity is safe and  volunteers are oriented on what to do.

Subjects like number work which is mathematics can be given many times to one child in his or her writing book for better understanding.


Typical day

Volunteers wake up by 8;00a.m in the morning and take breakfast ready to go to the project.

A van is arranged to drop them to the project and when they arrive the lessons are ready to begin between 9;00a.m -9;05 a.m.

Lessons are taught as per the timetable.

We have breaks in between then comes lunch ...

Typical day

Volunteers wake up by 8;00a.m in the morning and take breakfast ready to go to the project.

A van is arranged to drop them to the project and when they arrive the lessons are ready to begin between 9;00a.m -9;05 a.m.

Lessons are taught as per the timetable.

We have breaks in between then comes lunch hour.The volunteers help in the distribution of food to the kids.

After lunch we have two more lessons then homework is given from what they were taught so that the kids can have work to do at home.The homework is done at home and brought the next day for checking and correction.

At 3;00p.m the volunteers are driven back home or to shop whatever they needed for the day.


Free-time activities

Free time is  basically from Saturday and Sunday. But is a volunteer wants to go on safari then we can arrange with the volunteer on days available for the safari depending on when the touring company has allocated the volunteer time for the safari.

Otherwise from Monday to Friday is very busy days ...

Free-time activities

Free time is  basically from Saturday and Sunday. But is a volunteer wants to go on safari then we can arrange with the volunteer on days available for the safari depending on when the touring company has allocated the volunteer time for the safari.

Otherwise from Monday to Friday is very busy days and very tiring because it involves the kids.They have the energy to play and take a lot of energy from those who teach them. In case volunteers what to do something after the school they normally can shop from the supermarket around, or take coffee as they relax in a nearby shopping center. We orientate the volunteer on the arrival day to be familiar with the market places, shopping malls and supermarket where to buy his or her personal items.

Most volunteers after school take time on computers to write what they have done within the day and also to communicate on social media with their friends and families and Skype.

On weekends the volunteers  chose to go for safari which is three days two nights.Mostly it is at Amboseli,Masai Mara, Naivasha and Nakuru. At Naivasha they go to hells gate,Others go to magadi soda.We also have Mt.Kenya Trekking and the equator.

Those who would love a better relaxed place they go to Mombasa at the beach.
We also have the animal elephant orphanage,the giraffe center and the museum.


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

Teaching in a class at University level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

No Skills required

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 15:00

What's Included

What's Included

On-site Services

Volunteers are paying for;

1. Accommodation

2. Foods that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner

3. WiFi 

4. Airport pick up 

5. Drive to the project 

Airport Pickup at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

We will pick you from the airport.

If you are coming as a group please notify us to look for a bigger van.
Families and groups  from universities or companies are encouraged

Accommodation

The House where volunteers will be staying has several rooms which includes;

1. A fully furnished living room

2. A dining room

3. 6 guestrooms which includes

 a. A large dorm room with 7 single beds and a double decker, a balcony, a large closet room, a bathroom with a bathtub, hot shower and toilet seat

 b. 4 single bedrooms with 2 beds each

 c. A Single bedroom with 2 beds and a balcony

4. A fully equipped kitchen

5. A laundry area

6. 2 other private bathrooms with hot showers and toilet seats

Also available is an extension house with a living room, one bedroom and a kitchen. The entire house being fully equipped and furnished. This is for volunteer(s) who needs a privacy of an entire house

Food & Beverages

Food three times a day including breakfast in the morning we offer Tea and bread or roasted bread .
Lunch and dinner made in a diet form as

  • Rice with cabbage/meat/chicken
  • Rice with beans
  • Fries
  • Chapati with lettuce
  • Spaghetti and minced meat
  • Chicken with ugali(Kenyan Staple) and green vegetables
  • Meat and rice
  • Drinking water

Vegetarians will be catered for with a vegetarian diet 

Internet Access

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

What's NOT included?

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Details on arrival

Our volunteer program works according to the government school schedule. Schools in Kenya are open on 3 non consecutive months and there is a school holiday for 1 month. 

Take example this calendar year 2017; schools were open from the first week of January to end of march and currently(April) have been closed on a one month holiday after which classes will resume on May's first week till end of July and a one month holiday in August. Classes then resume first week of August till late November to give way for the Christmas holiday in December. In between learning terms, (eg. January to March) schools are given an allowance to have mid-term holidays that usually last about 4 days, this is not compulsory and school principals can decide to do away with it. 

This rules apply to Kenyan junior schools(baby Class to 8th grade and high schools(form 1 to form 4) except for universities

Learning is done only during business days which is Monday to Friday and not on weekends.

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

Program Fees

$100 per week 4 - 8 weeks Age 18 - 50+

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Duration

4 - 8 weeks

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4.80
6 reviews

2019
Help children in need and experience the African life As a former volunteer who already stayed several times at Safisha Africa Welfare ...
2019
In my opinion, education is key to grow as a person, it forges our identity, helps us to find a job, therefore an income and help those in ...
Pauline Latchoumanin

Teaching in Grade 3

2019
My boyfriend and I worked at safisha welfare organisation for 1 month. We teached children from 4 years old up to 12 in english, science, ...
Marie Welling

Teaching in Grade 3

2026
My friend Caroline and I stayed with Alice and her sons for 4 weeks and it was amazing! It felt like home away from home. We felt safe and ...
Malou madsen

Teaching a Baby Class

2019
Coming to Kenya is the most realistique experience I've had the opportunity to do while traveling. I was fortunate to discover a culture and ...
Arwen Giraud

Teaching in Grade 4

2019
This is such a good experience. I love to spend Time with Alice, all the others volunteers, and the kids at school. we are warm welcomed in ...
Laurie Combémorel

Teaching Grade 5

Location

Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya > Nairobi

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