Teach at a School in The Gambia, West Africa
Location: Gambia: Banjul
Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
LEAPNOW: Transforming Education
11640 Hwy. 128 Calistoga, CA 94515 United States
Call Us
Phone: 707-431-7265
Fax: 707-431-8479
Description
After-school enrichment program in The Gambia, West Africa. This learning center started in 1998, and has 300 children and 11 teachers. Their program is designed to supplement the public school curriculum - students come to the center during non-school hours and work on school subjects to make much better educational progress in a very supportive environment. The Gambia is a safe and stable country - a good first place for volunteers in Africa. It is also bordered on two sides by Francophone countries - lots of opportunity to speak French, though this program teaches primarily in English. The director of the school is a Gambian woman who attended college in the U.S. Volunteers receive free accommodation with a Gambian family and make a monthly contribution for food.
Highlights
This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!
Languages
- English
- French
Cost in US$:
Cost Includes:
Credit Available
yes
Volunteer Types
- childcare/children
- primary education
- teaching
- youth
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
- Independent living
Participants Travel to Gambia
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
- In-Person Interview Required
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekLEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement
Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.
Year Founded
1993
