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Volunteer Nepal - Teaching English in Schools Project
Location: Nepal: Kathmandu
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
http://www.volunteerthailand.org
163/3 Old Chang Moi Road T. Chang Moi Chiang Mai, 50300 Thailand
Call Us
Phone: 053-240-570
Description
At Friends for Asia we firmly believe that the path to a brighter future for Nepali children lies in education. Volunteers in our Teaching English Project make a real difference to the lives of Nepalese children by advancing their English language skills, making it easier for them to enter employment and further education in the future. This project is all about the kids, but make no mistake, this will be a valuable learning experience for volunteers and students alike.
A Day In The Life
Our volunteers are placed in Government (public) and community schools so most follow the normal school day, though some projects do involve teaching during non-school hours. Classes typically run from 9.45am to 4pm. The average day will involve a number of classes where reading, writing, song and conversation will all be used to help the children improve their English abilities. Volunteer teachers often work in tandem with Nepalese staff to make the learning experience as beneficial as possible for the students.
Volunteer Tasks & Skills
In most cases volunteers are expected to teach basic English. Advancing their vocabulary is particularly important at this stage of their learning and teachers are encouraged to use songs, dances and other activities to make the experience as fun as possible. A friendly, outgoing personality is a plus, as it will help the kids get over their initial shyness.
Though teaching class will be the mainstay of your duties as a volunteer in Nepal, you may also find yourself drafted in for other work at the school. For example, if your students are preparing for exams you may be asked to help out with the preparations. Nepali teachers are friendly and welcoming, and will be open to trying out new and innovative teaching methods.
As an English teacher in Nepal your top priority will be to advance the children's language skills as much as possible during the duration of your stay. This will be both challenging and rewarding, and will enrich the lives of both you and your students. For the children the mere exposure to a western or native speaker of English is of huge benefit, while the progress made through new teaching methods is also a major plus.
The ability to speak, read and write in English is becoming more and more important in Nepal and is fast becoming a required skill for job placement and educational advancement. Anything the children learn in your class will benefit them significantly in years to come.
Not only can you enrich the students' lives during your time in Nepal, you can also help the teachers. Repetitive learning is still common practice in Nepal. For our volunteers, this is an opportunity to bring new and fun teaching practices to the classroom and exchange thoughts and ideas with Nepalese teachers.
Highlights
Volunteering in Nepal offers an experience like no other. Our volunteers live with Nepali families and make a real and lasting difference to the lives of the country's most disadvantaged people.
Nestled among the peaks of the Himalayas, Nepal's stunning beauty and unique culture has made it a must-see destination for travelers and trekkers for years. For those looking to get off the tourist trail and see a different view of life in Nepal, Friends for Asia offers a choice of Nepal volunteer opportunities that enrich the lives of volunteers and locals alike.
Friends for Asia's Nepal volunteers find themselves in all kinds of unique situations and settings. Working with disadvantaged women on the streets of Kathmandu, taking care of kids a Buddhist temple or helping to build schools in the Nepal countryside are just some of the options available. All volunteers stay with Nepali host families and experience the culture, traditions and food of Nepal first-hand.
Volunteering in Nepal is a meaningful, cross-cultural experience where volunteers really make a difference. Nepal is just emerging from decades of political strife and there is a palpable sense that there is now a real opportunity to build a better future for the country. Our volunteers help make this a reality by enriching the lives of thousands of adults and children each year.
Friends for Asia's representatives look after our volunteers for the duration of the project. Volunteers are picked up on arrival at the airport, taken to their project location, and provided with a proper orientation and training for their assignment.
Of course, Friends for Asia realizes that our volunteers will want to get out and explore this amazing country. Volunteers have plenty of time off to do their own thing and see the sights.
Volunteering in Nepal is an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life with many of our volunteers coming back again and again.
Qualifications
The minimum age requirement for volunteers in this project is 18. No formal teaching qualifications are required to teach English at a Nepali school. We do, however, ask for our volunteers to be fluent in both written and spoken English and have plenty of enthusiasm, initiative and patience.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
starts at USD 750 for two weeks
Cost Include Description:
Participation in the Teaching English Volunteer Project starts at USD 750 for two weeks. Each additional week is USD 80.
FEE INCLUDES: Airport pick up and drop off, accommodation during orientation and entire project time, 2 day orientation, 10 hours of basic Nepalese language lessons, all meals during project placement, 24/7 assistance support.
FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Plane tickets, travel insurance, cost of transportation to and from work location and accommodation.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- adult education
- community centers
- education
- English teaching
- volunteering
Typical Volunteer
An individual who loves to travel, wants to learn more about Nepal and assist Asia in it's development.Age Range
18 and upThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Independent living
Participants Travel to Nepal
in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
2 daysPost Services Include
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
Friends For Asia's Mission Statement
The mission of Friends For Asia is twofold. We offer an opportunity for people to contribute, in a meaningful way, to the improvement of standards of living by building capacity in our host agencies and we provide committed volunteers to work on projects developed with host agencies that benefit the people of Thailand.
Year Founded
2008
