Get AMPED Abroad: Volunteer Teaching in Ghana
Location: Ghana: Rural Areas
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: September to December; January to April; and May to July
Call Us
Phone: 214.736.7654
Fax: 214.276.7727
Description
A school system is only as strong as its teachers and classroom infrastucture. Both of these crucial resources are overburdened at our partner school in Ghana. A staff of 15 teachers is challenged with the task of educating approximately 400 students. The school itself is constructed of crumbling cement and corrugated tin roof tops, and the only illumination is the sunlight that peeks through its small windows.
While enrollment has increased over the last few years, there are very few to no resources available to accommodate the rising student population. Teachers of all grade levels are desperately needed to help balance the workload among school staff, especially in the subjects of English and Math.
AMPED teaching volunteers may be assigned the following responsibilities:
* Teaching English, Math, and possibly other core subjects to children between the ages of 7 16 years;
* Assisting teachers with developing lesson plans;
* Helping the children with their homework; and
* Organizing constructive learning games and activities for the children.
Highlights
Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants live with a local host family in addition to having daily interaction with other local in the community and at their project assignment. Project based near beautiful white sandy beaches suitable for swimming and surfing.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to effectively manage a classroom. Prior teaching experience or similar work with children recommended. Good command of English required (grammar, pronunciation, and spelling,) and mathematical skills and competency are a plus.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
From 709 plus registration fee
Cost Include Description:
Includes project set-up arrangements, airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation, host family accommodations, three meals/day, and 24/7 emergency in-country support.
Credit Available
no
Experience Required
yes
- Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to effectively manage a classroom. Prior teaching experience or similar work with children recommended. Good command of English required (grammar, pronunciation, and spelling,) and mathematical skills and competency are a plus.
Volunteer Types
- education
- English teaching
- primary education
- public education
- secondary education
- teaching
Typical Volunteer
While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.Age Range
18 and overThis Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-4 weeksYear Founded
2008
