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Embark on the Adventure of a Lifetime in Lagos Nigeria

The experience

You get to share your unique skills and passions with children between the ages of 2 and 12. Whether it's language, arts, music, storytelling, etc

As a part of our program, enjoy special privileges within the community and even beyond. Be ready for surprise visits to concerts, festivals, and events– a chance to unwind and experience the lively Nigerian entertainment scene.

What you offer

14 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

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

What you get

3 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.

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

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

As a Wise-Up School Volunteer, your role goes beyond the ordinary - you get to share your unique skills and passions with children aged 2 and above. Whether it's language, arts, music, storytelling, or even swimming, your expertise will shape the experiences of the next generation.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Nigerian culture, mastering our language while sharing yours. A two-way cultural enrichment!

Also beyond the classroom, join our exciting excursions across Lagos and occasionally to other states. Explore the bustling markets, historical sites, and breathtaking landscapes.

At Wise-Up School, we believe in the perfect blend of work and play. Enjoy your teaching responsibilities while relishing the thrilling experiences of Lagos. Be ready for surprise visits to concerts, festivals, and events – a chance to unwind and experience the lively Nigerian entertainment scene.

Activities & Shift

At Wise-up School, our volunteers are picked up from the airport and driven to a comfortable quarters. You can take a day off to rest and begin work the next day. The apartment is a shared apartment with the host couple. Breakfast is served at home before the driver comes to pick you to the school. (usually between 7:30 -8:00am

At school, our volunteers join in welcoming parents and children to school in the morning. Depending on your skills, you may be assigned to work at the front desk or help with administration duties or you may be assign to teach a language, sports, music, dancing or any other unique skill you posses.

Volunteers are also free to choose which age group they want to teach. from 2 years - 12 years old.

The typical working hours per day is not more than 4 hours so most times you are done by midday. Thereafter you may choose to do whatever you like.

Rules

Medical report is necessary for us to be sure you don't have any medical condition that can affect your stay or other people around you.

Volunteers are expected to keep their rooms clean, wash the dishes after every meal.

Volunteers buy Lunch for themselves. Only breakfast and Dinner are provided by the host.

You are also expected to pay for your visa fee, personal effects and trips.