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Teach in Namibia -- Year-long Volunteer Opportunity
 

Organization:WorldTeach
Date: 12/30/09 to 11/30/10
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Opportunity Link:http://www.universalgiving.org/volunteer/teach_in_namibia__yearlong_/id4959.do

Description

WorldTeach volunteers work as English, math, science, and computer studies subject Teachers in a wide range of schools, including primary schools, secondary schools, and adult training facilities. Most volunteers will be responsible for 20-25 hours of classroom teaching, including lesson preparation and grading. Some may be asked to also work in the school library or computer room.

In addition to their subject teaching, interested volunteers are also encouraged to serve as HIV/AIDS Resource Teachers. As an HIV/AIDS Resource Teacher, you will help facilitate HIV/AIDS awareness programs, such as clubs or activities that build life skills and empower learners to make healthy decisions. You may work with teachers and administrators to integrate HIV/AIDS awareness into subject teaching and throughout the school.

Volunteers often engage in secondary projects, such as teaching extra English classes, coaching sports, starting art clubs, or developing the school library or computer room.


Skills

Program requirements include being a native English speaker with a Bachelor's degree (in any subject), flexibility, and a desire to teach in Namibia. Working as a WorldTeach volunteer in Namibia at the turn of the 21st century presents unparalleled opportunities and meets critical needs. Although living and working conditions in Namibia can be very demanding, the rewards of helping to build a new country are tremendous.