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Teach in a children’s home primary school

The experience

We are looking for volunteers ranging from Arts, music, agriculture, IT, Physical education, and english teachers to help in the school for a period of one month to a maximum of three months.

The school offers a conducive environment for our volunteers by providing a free accommodation and share the cost of food with the volunteer.We also offer weekend exploration of the island like mountain hikes, birds watching,rock art sites and many more.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 45 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: In order to help our project to sustain itself, we ask for a €180 monthly contribution. The food is included in this fee.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We started in January 2012 in Kakimba village, Mfangano Island in lake Victoria, Kenya. The school was founded due to the increasing number of orphans on the Island. The school helps children within Mfangano Island which has a population of 26.000 people. Currently there are 96 children in the school from Kindergarten to grade 4. The pupil are from the age of 3 to 11.

The school has 7 classrooms and one office for the staff. St James school attempt is to support the children through their growth in education and the Creative Arts giving to them the opportunity to develop skills and expertise.

Activities & Shift

We are looking for peoplo to teach arts, music, physical education, english and agriculture.