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Group 5- Childcare Volunteer Program in Kenya

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Karolina, Ashley, Pyper, Etta, Emily - Group 5
1) WHAT IS MARKETED?
Volunteer program focusing on childcare in Kenya – caring, teaching, playing etc.
- Marketing ‘responsibility’ – preparing meals, teaching, interacting, dressing, cleaning
- Highlighting words like: ‘In a meaningful way" and "to better a country".
- Also advertising other trips such as elephant orphanage, giraffe center and a village
- Made to look really simple and easy - "just pack you bags", as if they provide everything for you – but once you start reading the fine print there are lots of additional fees and steps that aren’t included
- Marketed as a western experience in Kenya – advertising modern amenities

2) HUMANITARIAM GAZE?
- Rotating pictures of volunteers (mostly women), posing with very young children – no teen children

- With all costs included, it is a very expensive volunteer trip – catering to a higher SES

- The volunteers are the ‘saviours’, responding to this NEED to provide ‘responsibility’ for the people needing saving

3) GENDERED GENEROSITY?
- Very mothering portrayal (taking on responsibilities surrounding caring)

- All but one photo has a female volunteer (hugging and laughing together)

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A chance to do volunteer work for children in Kenya in a meaningful way and contribute to the betterment of the country. A region replete with many contrasts that include its landscape to demographics, and more so its social and economic inequalities, Kenya is one of the most unequal countries in the sub-region of Africa, according to UNICEF. With rising mortality rates because of several diseases such as HIV and Tuberculosis, unattended and uncared for children are increasing in rising numbers.

Thus, Volunteering Solutions offers all humanitarians across the globe to head to Kenya and work in local childcare centers. Responsibilities at the project will be several. From assisting the local caretakers in preparing nutritious meals for the children to teaching children incorporating interactive and engaging methods. The children at the center are from different age groups, school going as well as toddlers.

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A chance to do volunteer work for children in Kenya in a meaningful way and contribute to the betterment of the country. A region replete with many contrasts that include its landscape to demographics, and more so its social and economic inequalities, Kenya is one of the most unequal countries in the sub-region of Africa, according to UNICEF.

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1) what is marketed?
- marketed TOWARD the volunteer; what's in it for YOU? e.g. your safety is our concern
- Certificate of Completion to boost your professional profile
- Sign up as soon as you can! Otherwise, you might lost out on your spot
- Entertainment: Jamaican night every Friday

2) humanitarian gaze?
- "developmental pornography" - getting pleasure with a shortcut; not putting in the proper work to build relationships and trust
- UN sustainable goal: removes individual responsibility to question the motives or intentions of this program. Connection to UN must be inherently "good"?
- internet access is "good" at project site - perhaps to reassure potential volunteers that they'll be able to post on social media?
- rationale/justification for travelling to Jamaica - we might feel less guilty about traveling purely for pleasure

3) gendered generosity?
- photos of volunteers are all women
- many tasks are domestic: help clean and organize living accommodations, hold hands with the elderly, assist in preparation of meals
- focus on safety - perhaps because most of the volunteers are women

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Highlights

Work with the elderly in Jamaica and make a difference in the lives of the founding mothers and fathers of the island.

Read to the patients, play games with them or just listen to their exciting and interesting life stories.

Assist caretakers with the preparation of meals or help to feed the elders who need assitance.

Help the nursing homes with administrative tasks.

Help caretakers and elders with massage, therapy and exercise activities.

Many Jamaicans cannot afford to offer support and care to elderly relatives. You can make a difference by caring for senior citizens, who are needy and chronically ill. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:

Have you ever wondered what it is like to make often-neglected elderly people smile when they get the care and attention they need in their daily lives?

Because of poverty, many Jamaicans cannot afford to offer support and care to elderly relatives. Therefore, elderly care volunteers are often needed in Jamaica to support senior citizens, who are needy and chronically ill.

In Jamaica, the government and non-profit organizations have stepped in to provide some help but the need for help is great and the funding inadequate, so there is a heavy reliance on volunteer services.

The staff at elderly care homes often have a heavy workload with long hours, so there is an urgent need for nurses, physical therapists, doctors, or professionals who can offer direct assistance.

Our elderly care programs provide a family atmosphere and an environment that fosters respect and love for the elderly.

If you are looking for a worthwhile program and have an interest in the health and well-being of elderly care patients, an amazing experience in Jamaica awaits you.
Essential Program Information Program Times
Our programs are usually run Mondays - Fridays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. However, we can arrange shorter days for those who require it. Some programs might have activities on Saturdays which are normally pre-planned. We will help you to make the necessary arrangements.
Safety
At JVP, our mantra is "Your safety is our number one priority". This means that our job is not completed until you arrive home safely.

To ensure this, when you are in Jamaica you will never be alone. A Jamaica Volunteer Programs representative will always be available to you. In addition to this, on your arrival, we'll give you safety tips and strategies to use during your orientation.

On your arrival in Jamaica, we never send taxis to pick you up. You are always greeted by our smiling representative/driver.

JVP does not accept volunteers without a background check/police report which states that the applicant does not have a criminal record. Applicants are also asked about mental health and medication. We do this to provide support for the volunteers in our program.

Like most other countries, Jamaica does have crime. However, our programs, routes, and destinations are designed around and away from those areas so you will always be safe. Even further, our volunteer home and program partners are located in some of the safest communities in St Andrew.

Our accommodation is located in a safe neighborhood in the hills of St. Andrew overlooking the city of Kingston. The organization's founder and her family also live on this property. For safety and security, only authorized persons can enter the grounds.

We provide 24/7 in-country support where our dedicated team members are always there to support you with any emergencies or other needs. This means that when you book with us you will be treated as if you are a relative visiting from overseas and provided with a safe home away from home.

Therefore, at all times you'll be surrounded by caring and trusted people to keep you safe.
Application
You can apply at any time for all of our programs. However, we advise you to apply as soon as you can to ensure that you lock up your space.

Once you have paid your deposit and confirmed your place on the program, we will send you an email confirming your payment and the balances remaining. This email will also give you details of the documents required for you to participate in the program.

If you require any further information not covered in the handbook our staff is always on-hand to assist you.
Volunteer Experience Value
If you are wondering if you can use your volunteer experience to boost your professional profile, then yes you can. At your request, we can provide you with a letter or certificate of completion detailing your volunteer activities and accomplishments.

A volunteer experience abroad is a great resume booster and can be of great value when applying for college or a job. We'll be glad to assist you to make it happen.

Typical day

Your working hours will be from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in the afternoons with an hour for a lunch break.

You'll be transported to your program site in the mornings and picked up around 4:00 pm after you have completed your day's work. You'll then be transported back to your volunteer home in the afternoons unless you have an activity or excursion planned for the evening.

Here is a list of some of the activities you can do at the elderly care homes on a daily basis:

Provide administrative support to the organization;

Read to patients who cannot see - many want to read the bible especially;

Play games or work with art & craft;

Assist in the preparation of meals or help with feeding;

Massage or do physical therapy;

Talk to them and just listen to their stories;

Hold their hands and provide companionship;

Help clean and organize their living accommodation;

Take a walk with to get fresh air & exercise.

Free-time activities

Most evenings you'll go back to your volunteer home to hang out and plan for the next day.

Outside of arranged cultural immersion trips and excursions where you'll have opportunities to experience some of Jamaica's most amazing attractions, we continually look for eye-opening cultural activities for you to do in your free time.

Because of this we sometimes offer you opportunities to attend local events in the afternoons organized by our cultural ambassador/project coordinator.

Activities such as Jamaican dancing lessons, patois classes, and Jamaican storytelling are designed to keep you entertained, but more importantly, to further help you learn the Jamaican culture.

On the last Friday night before your departure, we have 'Jamaica Night' - where we will display some of Jamaica's most popular food, play popular Jamaican music and also give volunteers the opportunity to showcase what they've learned about the Jamaican culture as well as showcase their own culture.

Requirements

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

What's Included

Pre-arrival assistance

Airport-pickup

Welcome Dinner on Arrival

Program Orientation

Accommodation (Youth Hostel)

Daily Breakfast & Dinner

Volunteer Placement

Daily Project Transfers with Private Driver

Internet access

24/7 in-country support

Volunteers will arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport and our representative will meet you on arrival.

A Jamaica Volunteer Programs coordinator will conduct orientation on the morning of the day the project starts. During this first meeting, you will be introduced to local staff who will take care of you and go over the details of your project placement. Your orientation will include popular Jamaican customs & culture, safety, weekend and free time travel options, and guidelines and expectations.

During your orientation, you will also be briefed on information about all the Covid-19 protocols, options for local transportation, currency, and other support services you will require during your stay.

Nestled on top of the picturesque hill of Smokeyvale, St. Andrew is a secret hideaway called Smokey Manor. With breathtaking sceneries of the Blue Mountains to the East and a spectacular view of Kingston to the South, Smokey Manor is an artist's dream to paint. This community is a visual feast of ferns, flora, and fauna. Everywhere you turn, there will be towering fruit trees, cool breeze, and panoramic mountains.

Our accommodation has electricity, running water, western-style bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. You are required to bring your reusable water bottle to refill each day, which will help to reduce your cost for clean drinking water. You are also required to bring toiletries.

Rooms
Rooms are equipped with fans, but there is the option to upgrade your room for air conditioning at a cost of US$5 per day.
We have 3 Dorms:
Dorm 1 sleep 8 persons of the same sex
Dorm 2 sleep 4 same-sex
Dorm 3 sleep 4 of the same sex
Sometimes when we have overflow we use the double rooms for volunteers, especially for males which are usually in smaller numbers.

We have 4 other rooms for single and double occupancy with own private bathroom. These are offered at a higher rate. If you want to upgrade and we have space we can offer quotes for these.

Our property offers lots of patios, terraces, and open spaces.
To make quick snacks, we have a kitchen with utensils, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Food
At JVP, we offer daily breakfast and dinner which includes, many of the popular foods Jamaicans eat.
We cater to all diets, including vegetarians and vegans. To request meals for your special diet, contact us.

Relaxation
Our relaxation areas include:
Upstairs lounge room
Court for basketball or any other sport or outdoor activity
Large open ground for strolling or sun bathing

We also have:
A BBQ pit for our delicious BBQ Chicken dinners
Towering fruit trees:
Avocados, pears, mangoes, Otaheite apples
Breadfruit (a popular dish),
Ackee (our national dish)

Dorm Room Bedroom (Single) Bedroom (Double)

You'll be served daily breakfast at the volunteer house as part of your package. We offer a basic daily breakfast which includes toast, eggs, fruits, tea/coffee, and juice. Two days per week, you'll have a full Jamaican breakfast. The volunteer house has a communal kitchen that consists of a gas stove, microwave, and refrigerator. In Jamaican homes, you'll find a variety of foods and drinks which are as varied as the people and scenery, and you'll be able to sample all of them including the popular jerk, roast breadfruit, and ackee & saltfish (the national dish). Our home-cooked food is a melting pot of all the cultures brought here during slavery and the plantation era and staying in a Jamaican home is the best place to sample these. At our homestays, you're guaranteed the most delicious, nutritious meals made from organic ingredients. You will, however, have to buy lunch at or near your project site. Our program advisors will help you make arrangements for an affordable lunch or show you how to find the closest food store. At JVP, we cater to all diets, including vegetarians and vegans. To request meals for your special diet, discuss with your project coordinator.

The nearest airport is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston. We assist you to find cheap flights to Jamaica.

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Jamaica provides security and is a plus to have.

If you are intending to volunteer in Jamaica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Jamaica.

Details on arrival

Start Dates for Our Programs

January 3 or 17

February 7 or 21

March 14 or 21

April 4 or 18

May 2, 16 or 30

June 6, 20 or 27

July 4 or 25

August 8 or 15

December 12 or 19

January 2 or 16 (2023)

Our Elderly Care Volunteering programs are available all year- round allowing you to take part when you can, so on your application just indicate your start and end dates.

Although we are flexible, we encourage volunteers to arrive on weekends so you'll have a full week to volunteer. There are times during the year when Jamaica has major holidays and celebrations, so it is advisable to plan your trip that your dates do not coincide with these major events.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated. Jamaica Volunteer Programs will let you know about the final price during your application process.

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Volunteer Abroad Americas Jamaica Kingston, 11A Cargill Avenue

Local Elderly Care Supporter

Many Jamaicans cannot afford to offer support and care to elderly relatives. You can make a difference by caring for senior citizens, who are needy and chronically ill.

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1) what is marketed?
- Education and childcare support.

-The breaking of the poverty cycle

-Nutritious meals and similar resources to keep the children in school for longer.

-medical care for the children

2) humanitarian gaze?
The assumption that there is something wrong or something that needs to be fixed specifically by people who are western American ish. It seems like a vacation more than a mission trip. The participants are only working from 9AM to 1PM and the rest of the time they relax and eat. It seems like the volunteers are people looking for an experience for themselves rather than an experience for the children.

3) gendered generosity?
Mexican families are “known for hospitality.”

The photos from the website depict the women being a lot closer to the children physically (like putting their arms around them).

All the teachers seem to women.

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Help to break the poverty cycle by providing teaching support, taking care of the children and helping with fundraising and research projects. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
The program
At the heart of this program is the belief that every child has a right to an education, and in supporting the rights of indigenous youth to an education that is culturally appropriate. This program was created with the goal of providing impoverished children in Oaxaca with a solid education and supply additional resources to support them, such as nutritious meals, medical care and extra-curricular activities. By providing an education and supporting their well-being, these vulnerable children will have a solid foundation in which to break the poverty cycle and lead enriched lives.

The project center serves as a place of extracurricular learning for the children, as well as a site of inter-cultural exchange for the many international students and volunteers who contribute. This is a diverse program that will allow volunteers from any background to participate. While qualified teachers are sought after, especially for longer term placements, any volunteer contribution is both valued and beneficial, with all volunteers contributing in their own unique way.

Goals of this Project:

Provide teaching support to children in Oaxaca City - in Mexico's most ethnically diverse region

Improve the future prospects of some of Mexico's most impoverished children, and help them to break the poverty cycle,

Enable inter-cultural exchange which benefits both residents and international volunteers alike.

Keep children in education for longer by supporting their needs

A volunteer's work day on this project will generally last between 4 and 6 hours and while we ask all volunteers to be flexible in this regard, a typical daily schedule is likely to go something like this:

7:00am Breakfast with host family

8:00am Walk or bus to project site

8:30am Pre-start meeting with project supervisor

9:00am VOLUNTEERING DUTIES

Midday Lunch break

1:00pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES

4:00pm Debrief with project supervisor

4:30pm Walk or bus back to home stay

6:00pm Dinner with host family

Evenings Free time to relax or explore the sights and sounds of beautiful Oaxaca!

Oaxaca is a colorful, clean and vibrant city in the southern mountain area of Mexico, with a surprising amount of tourists, ex-pats, and volunteers on the streets. The city is big enough to have something for everyone, yet small enough to manage on foot. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from, including many with rooftop garden-bars to enjoy the picturesque beauty of the area.

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▷ Education & Childcare Supporter | Volunteer in Mexico 2023

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1) what is marketed?

This website markets an opportunity for tourists to have the best of both worlds: be tourists and volunteer-saviours. A significant part of the website focuses on how tourists can use this volunteering opportunity to explore Delhi and its neighbouring states. A big portion of the itinerary talks about day trips, sightseeing, and food recommendations. Volunteers are encouraged to plan day trips to take the schoolchildren on, to further combine travel and volunteering. Volunteers are allowed to stay a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks – this cements their status as temporary guests (tourists). The ease at which tourists can switch to different volunteer programs, get refunds, and minimise the inconveniences of travel is stressed upon multiple times. This too indicates the nature of the trip as tourism-centric, where the tourists' needs are focused on. The advertisement moreover portrays the children mentioned as unloved, unkempt, impoverished and uncivilised. It asserts that tourists, in the short time they are volunteering, can civilise, educate, and love these children into a state of betterment.

2) humanitarian gaze?

The website uses sensory language to appeal to the tourists, giving them a sense of savior complex, they can provide the children with material objects but have the power to “save the children” with their hearts and ability to care for them. The website also described basic skills such as greetings and manners that tourists can teach the children when in reality these children have these skills, they are portrayed as being in need of civility.

3) gendered generosity?

The website caters towards the traditional gender norm of women taking care of and educating children, with phrasing such as "Volunteers can assist in providing love, care, basic literacy, recreation and most importantly spend time and shower affection on them." All the media types on the website are centered around women as well, demonstrating how these women are almost caretakers for these children. There is a slight appeal to men with the mention of recreational games and introduction to "New games" (which would be western recreational activities)

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Highlights

Engage with the local/administrative staff and ideate on how to improve the center

Stay in a local volunteer house and meets many other fellow volunteers

Teach the children, play with them, take them on educational tours of the city, fundraise for their food, clothing, stationery and other basic essentials

Explore Delhi during free time and on weekends

Spend some quality time and contribute for the overall development and welfare of unfortunate children, who lived on streets, but now are given shelter by local NGOs. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:

Why it is important
Delhi, alone, is said to have more than 0.2 million children living on streets, railway tracks, traffic signals, and other roadside areas. Most of these children are runaways from home, due to physical abuse and poverty.

Many are orphans, who have no relatives to live with, and are forced by misfortune to live such a life. These children can be seen scavenging the rubbish heap for a meal, sleeping between the tracks, often beaten and sexually abused, falling prey to drug peddlers and child traffickers.
The project
Through extensive volunteer work in the street children program in India - Delhi this situation can be tried to be dealt with. Volunteers work at the various contact points or shelter homes, being run by various organizations, which serve as day care centers for these street children.
Volunteer work
The street children volunteer program in India requires a high amount of dedication and personal involvement from the volunteers. A generic list of tasks to be done by the participants under this program includes work, such as;

Taking informal education classes for the children

Playing recreational and fun games with the children, while introducing them to different and new activities.

Help make them aware and imbibe some good habits in the children; such as, cleanliness, hygiene and greetings.

On some of the days, volunteers can, also, plan a trip with the children to a museum or zoo in Delhi. Such educational trips are very useful for the children where they love spending time and playing with the volunteers.

Volunteers can assist in providing love, care, basic literacy, recreation and most importantly spend time and shower affection on them.

Typical day

Volunteers joining the street children program in India are required to follow a basic routine on a daily basis. This covers everything from meals to volunteer work and back.

It must be noted that every placement functions at a different pace and on separate time-lines making the schedule slightly differ at times. A generic daily schedule for volunteers is as follows;

Sunday : Arrival in Delhi

Monday : Orientation + neighborhood familiarization tour. Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behaviour, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Delhi. Those who chose the Language and Orientation Week will carry on with the same for the entire, rest of the volunteers will begin their volunteer work from Tuesday.

Tue to Fri : Volunteer work

Breakfast - 08:30 am onwards

Working hours at the placement - 10:00 am (volunteers leave the accommodation by 09:30 am) to 04:00 pm

Lunch - anywhere between 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (volunteers have to manage lunch on their own expense)

Dinner - 06:00 pm onwards

The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards

Weekends : Free to explore the city (No meal is provide on Sunday, as volunteers are encouraged to try the local cuisines.)

Free-time activities

During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, visit internet cafes and the different restaurants in Delhi and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends volunteers visit the neighboring states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Our specialised Travel Desk can help you to book tours to any part of India or to neighboring countries like, Nepal.

Requirements

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

What's Included

Airport Pickup

Accommodation

Meals

Placement to Project

Support from Staff

Orientation

Assistance in booking weekend trips

Airport pickup is provided between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. Our local coordinator in Delhi will be there at the airport to receive the volunteers and transfer them to their accommodation place.

While volunteering in Delhi you would be staying at one of our Volunteer home base in South Delhi. The accommodations are neat and clean and provide volunteers a home away from home, while you are in Delhi.

The volunteer house is equipped with wifi internet, filtered drinking water, hot water showers(during winters), air conditioning (during summers), satellite television, modern toilets and comfortable beds. The home is close to useful amenities like, banks, ATM's, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades.

All placements are around 10 - 30 minutes from the homes and volunteers travel to the placements everyday and come back home in the evenings.

Bedroom (Double) Guesthouse

While, staying at the homes you would be provided with freshly cooked breakfast and dinner, we have cooks at the home who prepare meals for the volunteers. A sample of the meals you can expect are mentioned below.

Breakfast - Parantha, Bread, Tea (chai), Jam, Butter, Porridge etc.

Dinner - Dal (lentils), vegetable, rice, roti (indian bread), pickle, yogurt may be provided along with some sort of curry.

For lunch volunteers usually eat close to their placement at a local restaurant, our coordinators would show you around at the time of orientation. This also gives you a chance to eat a variety of food, India has to offer. You would be able to have a comfortable lunch for around $3-$4.

The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi. We assist you to find cheap flights to India.

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for India provides security and is a plus to have.

If you are intending to volunteer in India you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for India.

Details on arrival

Volunteers joining the Street Children Program in India needs to arrive at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on the same date as the program start date. This program is available throughout the year with different start dates each month.

2022

September - 04,18

October - 02,16

November - 06,20

December - 04,18

Jan - 01,15

Feb -05,19

Mar- 05,19

Apr - 02,16

May - 07,21

Jun - 04,18

July - 02,16

Aug - 06,20

Sept - 03,17

Oct - 01,15

Nov - 05,19

Dec - 03,17

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Program fees

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1) What is marketed?
A 12-week volunteering trip, in Vietnam, Cambodia and Bali. You will volunteer in schools, teaching English, helping locals gain the tools to break out of poverty and to do something fulfilling during your gap year. Your expenses are covered by your 15% and 85% payments.

2) Humanitarian gaze?
You're giving up your most valuable possession, your time to help those in need. "Make a real difference to the lives of some of the most needy children in this beautiful developing country". Talks mainly about helping kids but the reviews mainly describe animal sanctuaries. The description of the countries specifically describes how poor the countries are as if that is the main focus of this trip.

3) gendered generosity?
It doesn't feel like it is directed toward a specific gender. The pictures include both men and women, specifying same sex bedrooms/bathrooms on the trip.

(Christian, Anjali, Megan, Breagha)

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About the program

Visit Viet Nam, Cambodia and Bali on a 12 week long tour while making a social impact!

South East Asia stretches across eleven countries from eastern India to China. Every country is unique but across the region you'll find blissful beaches, ancient temples, delicious cuisine, lush landscapes and urban jungles. Your 12 week volunteering adventure will take in three of these ...

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Typical day

Almost every day you will be doing something different on this adventure, but here are three examples of what you might be doing in each country.

On Saturday our local coordinators will take you on a tour of Hanoi. You will get to see some of the best sights this famous city has to offer ...

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Free-time activities

Here is an idea of what you could be getting up to:
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Real South East Asia Experience | Volunteer in Vietnam 2023

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Plan My Gap Year is an award-winning international volunteer placement organisation based in the UK.

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1) what is marketed?
-exotic travel and tourism
-vacation with a cause
-a safe opportunity to help those in a ‘devloping’ world while making sure you feel comfortable
-bonding opportunities
-white saviour complex; offering white people the opportunity to help less fortunate with their English and skills

2) humanitarian gaze?
-the language used invokes a sense of responsibility and a call for help that only you can fix
-repeatedly states you’ll be safe in the ‘foreign country’ to keep the usual level of comfort intact
-implies that these communities desperately need your help because its a developing world, and you, the tourist, are not

3) gendered generosity?
-most of the recruits are women
-even the activities they offer for the volunteers in Bali could be looked at as gendered (swimming with dolphins, night life, shopping)
-idea that the women like working with kids
-belief that women teaching kids is innate
-easy labour for their gendered skill set

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Book with Flex Option! Choose new departure dates or change to a different volunteer program at no extra costs.

Highlights

Volunteer and make a brighter future for the little ones possible

Engage with manageable groups in kindergarten and teach them valuable life essentials

Travel to North Bali in your free time and get the chance of spotting dolphins

Motivate children to actively learn important life lessons in a captivating way

Discover traditional Balinese markets to learn about the local cuisine, traditional jewelry and clothing

Support a kindergarten in Bali and teach children important life skills to give them a headstart for school. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:

PMGY's Childcare Programme gives volunteers the opportunity to work with and teach 4-9 year olds and give them an amazing head start before they begin formal schooling. Increased tourism in Bali has meant that those able to converse in English with foreigners have far more prospects than those that can't. Education at this level will allow them to improve their future and that of their families.

This is a hugely rewarding experience and very enjoyable. We work with a kindergarten at a public school in Tabanan located within 15 minutes of the Volunteer House. There is usually around 15 children aged from 4-6 years old in the kindergarten.

Balinese children are an absolute joy to teach and work with, their enthusiasm for learning is guaranteed to make you smile! Teaching this age group is not as structured as teaching older children, their language can be improved simply through play, just a few words or phrases will stand them in good stead for learning English in the future.

We expect there to be at least 20 children at this programme each day aged from 6 to lower teens. Childcare volunteers will be working with the younger bracket of this age group and need to prepare activities for this accordingly. We generally find that the more volunteers prepare for their day then the more they and the children get from the whole experience. Depending on the number of volunteers at the time, will depend on how we segment the group into smaller class sizes if applicable. We will have local co-ordinators / teachers at the project to assist.

Volunteers should have a genuine passion for working with children. Working with such friendly and excitable children can get overwhelming so it is important to be happy and completely immerse yourself in this once in a lifetime experience!

PMGY's programme focuses on making learning a fun and enjoyable experience so get creative, there are so many ways to educate these children in a way that will make a huge impact. Our childcare programme is an empowering and rewarding one to really make a difference to those less fortunate. Balinese people are warm and friendly, you can expect the children you teach to welcome you into their community with open arms. They will be excited to get to know you!

With the heat and high temperatures that exist in Bali, shorter sessions split throughout the day are seen as beneficial all round and allows for volunteer energy levels to remain high with positive intensity in each morning and afternoon session. Volunteers are encouraged to use the lunch break in between to relax, refresh or plan future activities to maximise time at the project.

Is it safe to travel to PMGY destinations?

Although our volunteers work in the developing world, we always ensure our host locations are safe. Each program has been extensively researched and has passed our strict vetting process. Our UK team undergo an extensive routine when establishing our in-country infrastructures and we continue to monitor our safety procedures on a regular basis. Furthermore, we monitor the stability of our volunteer destinations on a daily basis. Through our constant contact with consulates and embassies and our reports from our overseas teams, we are able to ensure that our volunteers are never placed in unstable regions.

The PMGY team have visited and participated in every program we offer and verified them based on our own independent criteria. We carefully inspect every little detail of our set-up. From inspecting the living conditions, checking out the neighbourhoods you'll be staying in, to tasting the food you'll be eating - each and every program we establish has gone through a lengthy and rigorous vetting process. Risk assessments have been written for all areas in which PMGY operate and our experienced local coordinators are always on-hand to manage any emergencies that may occur. Our UK team are always on the road reviewing our risk management procedures in the field and monitoring local conditions.

In emergency situations we have the necessary protocols and equipment in place and we are able to evacuate our volunteers from potential dangers. Our local coordinators are trained to deal with emergency circumstances.

When you join PMGY we will send you a Volunteer Handbook. This document addresses a range of issues such as health, safety, visa issues etc. Furthermore, our UK team are only ever a phone call away should you wish to discuss any aspect of your upcoming program. When you arrive in-country, you'll be given a comprehensive safety briefing during your orientation course by our local coordinators. We will go through everything from emergency procedures, how to use local transport and cultural differences. You'll also be given the opportunity to purchase a local SIM card, something we strongly suggest, so you're contactable at all times. We will provide you with a full list of the important contact numbers that you'll need to know.

All our local teams are experienced development professionals who have years of experience in hosting international volunteers. They are our representatives on the ground and will assist you 24/7 throughout your stay. Whether you need to call home, travel at the weekend or require urgent assistance - they are there to support you.

While we cannot guarantee your volunteer experience to be 100% trouble free we have taken all the necessary precautions to make sure each program is as safe as possible.
What date should I arrive and leave?

You should arrive into Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar (airport code DPS) on the selected Sunday start date. Programmes start on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. You will be met at the airport by one of our local staff or an appointed driver who will be holding a named sign. They will take you to your accommodation where you will spend the rest of your day at leisure.

The program ends on the Saturday of your final week and you should depart the accommodation on this day.

Typical day

The programme usually runs for around 90 minutes in the morning with the first half of the project centred around play activities with the children and the second half based in the kindergarten classroom supporting the local teacher with activities to keep the children engaged.

The most important thing is that you engage the children, get them excited about coming to kindergarten and learning new things. Your role is not limited to just teaching and volunteers are actively encouraged to get involved in other areas such as arts & crafts, physical education and helping local staff in their day-to-day role.

In the afternoon volunteers will have the chance to work at our after school government approved community programme with the younger children of the Tabanan community. This programme runs from 14:00-16:00 and volunteers will be expected to plan and prepare activities to engage in with the children.

Free-time activities

IN & AROUND TABANAN

PMGY's programmes are based in the centre of Tabanan, a picturesque and lively city in central Bali. The Tabanan region itself has a population of over 350,000 and 10,000 of this is concentrated to the city centre. From 4pm to midnight runs an exciting night market where local cuisines can be tasted and traditional clothing and jewellery bought.

Tabanan is referred to as the 'rice bowl of Bali' for its infamous rice fields and agriculture industry that underpins much of Bali's rice production. The Subak Museum is dedicated to the famed subak system of unmechanised irrigation which has been in use in Bali since AD 600.

Other areas to explore in and around Tabanan include the Bali Butterfly Park, the Batukaru temple, the Mengwi water temple and the Sangeh Monkey Forest. 30 minutes outside of Tabanan is the Tanah Lot temple which is a great place to experience a truly picturesque evening sunset.

With arguably the island's best dive spots right off the shores of Amed and Candidasa, and the island's highest point, Gunung (Mount) Agung, looming authoritatively above them, east Bali is a place of literal highs and lows.

Make time for the floating palace of Puri Taman Ujung and seek out the quaint fishing village of Amed, home to the jam/tea/kombucha garden of Aiona, great villas (such as Bukit Segara), and restaurants offering every variation of mahi-mahi under the scorching Indonesian sun.

Sanur blends the best of the laid-back fishing village feel of the east and the great dining and lodging on offer in the south. Try your hand at kite surfing or learn the intricacies of Indonesia's culinary favourites at Bamboo Shoots cooking school (bambooshootsbali.com). Coincide your visit with the International Kite Festival to see Sanur in full swing.

In north Bali, days start with dolphin-watching trips from Lovina in traditional outrigger canoes, followed by long afternoons bathing in the mossy air terjun (waterfalls) of Sekumpul, Gitgit and Sambangan. Be prepared for a few stairs, but as a general rule, more stairs equal less crowds.

For a window into Bali's past, swing by the town of Singaraja, the administrative centre of Bali during Dutch colonial times and, until the boom of the south, the port of arrival for most visitors.

Requirements

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

What's Included

Accommodation (Volunteer House)

Meals (Breakfast & Dinner)

Airport Pickup

In-Country Orientation

In-Country Support

24h UK Based Support

Volunteer Handbook

Live Pre-Departure Webinars

Regular Program Inspection

You should arrive into Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar (airport code DPS) on the selected Sunday start date. You will be met at the airport by one of our local staff or an appointed driver who will be holding a named sign. They will take you to your accommodation where you will spend the rest of your day at leisure.

The program ends on the Saturday of your final week and you should depart the accommodation on this day.

During your time with PMGY you will live in our Volunteer House which is just a 5 minute walk from the centre of Tabanan where you will find local restaurants, convenience stores and ATMs. You'll be living with other PMGY volunteers from around the world, so you'll make plenty of friends along the way.

The accommodation is basic but comfortable with free Wi-Fi. Each room has bunk beds with up to 8 people per room in same-sex rooms. Volunteers are provided with fans in the room and their own mosquito net and bed linen. Bathrooms are shared, have a shower and western style toilet. The water is cold but this shouldn't be a problem as Bali is hot and humid all year-round!

We encourage you to bring some small padlocks and/or store any valuables with our local team in their private area. There will also be fridge space available for volunteers to store any items they need to keep chilled.

The Volunteer House is located right next to where our local team live and on the same site to where we run our afternoon community programme. Although volunteers have their own private space there is still the security of living next to our host family who can assist you if need be. It is also a great way to learn more about Balinese culture and practise your new-found language skills!

Some of our projects are within walking distance of our Volunteer House and some are not. PMGY will take you to and from the projects, not within walking distance, each day via Bemo or private car and the cost of this service is included in your Programme Fee.

During our busiest months (June to September) you may be placed at alternative accommodation. This could be a nearby guesthouse or one of our summer Volunteer Houses.

You will be provided with three freshly prepared meals per day. Most meals are traditional Indonesian dishes that can be typically quite spicy. Balinese cuisine consists of a lot of rice and the meat is mainly fish or chicken - vegetarian options are always available. A weekly menu has been introduced that so you will know in advance what is on the menu for that day.

There is a large choice of restaurants and local warungs (authentic, local food stalls) in Tabanan. The food on offer is traditional Balinese cuisine - typically amazing and mainly vegetarian! There may also be a western option served once or twice every week and there are restaurants serving western food available around a 20 minute walk from the Volunteer House.

The nearest airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar. We assist you to find cheap flights to Indonesia.

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Indonesia provides security and is a plus to have.

If you are intending to volunteer in Indonesia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Indonesia.

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Childcare Companion

Support a kindergarten in Bali and teach children important life skills to give them a headstart for school.

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1）What is marketed？

They are marketing childcare where you must volunteer for four weeks. It is for orphaned children from the ages 0-3 who have been left by their mothers. You are required to donate and pay for your own travel. Another requirement is a Visa for Humanitarian and Charity Activities which is another charge you will need to cover.

2）humanitarian gaze？

The website uses the orphaned children's stories to portray sadness cause people to have emotions on the topic. This would make people motivated to volunteer and help the children in the orphanage

3）gendered generosity？

This is geared towards females who want to be acting mothers, also to those who speak English who also seem to be mostly American.

Rebecca Brosch, Delaney Smart, Ayaka Shinde, Yingyi Zhang, Yixin Wang

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We are STEP Africa - Exchange for Change, a Tanzanian social enterprise that was founded in German-Tanzanian cooperation in 2014. We organize and supervise meaningful and ethical volunteer placements and internships in Arusha, Northern Tanzania. Till date we have hosted over 500 interns and volunteers from all over the world.

With our programs we aim to contribute towards international understanding and give our participants intercultural and global ability to act. With the support of our participants we are committed to worthy projects and initiatives in Tanzania. We believe that working together in intercultural teams by exchanging ideas and viewpoints will let everyone involved, Organizations such as volunteers and interns, benefit in the long run.

Our team combines relevant qualifications and many years of experience in project coordination, volunteer mediation and social work in Tanzania and abroad. Our supervisors are available as contact persons on site at any time for our volunteers and projects. We offer our volunteers the opportunity to use their knowledge in Tanzania to get involved in meaningful projects and to gain valuable professional experience in different fields such as Social Work, Women's Rights, Primary Schools, Daycare Center, Health Care, Animal Welfare and Environmental Protection.

We firmly believe in the power of change through intercultural exchange. With our programs we promote and demand equal rights and cultural tolerance. We place our volunteers exclusively in projects in which they can gain valuable experience for their future. Our volunteers do not replace local employees. Volunteers are assistants who offer support to local staff and, for example, perform tasks for which there is otherwise too little time. It is important to us that we only place our volunteers in projects that share our values towards international volunteering.

Our Volunteers are encouraged to start fundraisers for their respective institutions in Tanzania before, during or after their stay in Arusha. We have experienced great success with this in the past and present and saw our volunteers making great impacts in this area as well. We are connected to several European NGOs founded by our former volunteers that are continuing to support and promote their former work institutions here in Tanzania.

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Project Description
The Cradle of Love Baby Home is a children's home founded in 2004, which only cares for babies and toddlers aged 0 - 3 years. 34 children are currently being looked after in the children's home. Most of the children living there have either been rejected by their biological family or have lost their mothers to complications during childbirth or diseases such as HIV / AIDS and tuberculosis. Cradle of Love is a temporary place to stay for the kids. The aim of the children's home is either to reunite the children with living family members or to find responsible adoptive families for the children without family members. The children's home was founded by an American couple.

The need for care facilities for babies is very high in Tanzania. The maternal mortality rate is 1 in 39, which is why many children have to grow up without their mother. Since the care of newborns is very time-consuming and also expensive due to the milk powder, many children's homes only accept children from the age of 2 years. But the infant mortality rate is also very high in Tanzania, which means that many babies have little chance of surviving the first few months within their biological family without expert care and without breast milk. Cow's milk is often used as a well-meaning substitute for infant milk, but this is extremely harmful to newborns. As soon as the children have "grown out of the worst" in the children's home, they can be reunited with their family.

Many of the children who live in the Cradle of Love Baby Home were left as newborns in the hospital or abandoned on the side of the road, in fields and in front of houses. The reasons for this are varied and often go hand in hand with the boundless despair of mothers who are unable to raise their child due to poverty, illness or due to family pressure among underage girls.

For these children, the children's home is looking for foster and adoptive families who can offer the children a safe home. Unfortunately, the adoption law in Tanzania is very strict. According to this, only married couples who are at least 25 years old, at least 21 years older than the child and live in Tanzania for at least 3 years can legally adopt. Volunteers should be aware of these hurdles when working in the children's home, because you usually inevitably fall in love with a certain child.

The Baby Home is located out of the Arusha City Center in a suburb called Usa River. Usa is like a small town on its own and you can even find a german bakery and cafe to relax during your lunch break (when all the little ones are having a nap). The house where the children stay is modern and clean with green gardens all around. The staff is super friendly and well organized.
Baby Home Volunteer Policy
We are looking for people who are:

- Join in and organize activities for the toddlers, see what needs to be done for the other babies or to assist the staff.

- Things move slowly in Africa. Relax and enjoy the slow pace. Remember that life here is not as organized and predictable as life in America or Europe!

- Plans change and we need you to "go with the flow" so to speak. For instance, you may be working with the toddlers for the most part, but we may need to have you work with the babies, if a caregiver is not at work.

CONSIDERATE - We do not have a lot of rules and restrictions for our volunteers. However, we do ask that you respect the ones that we do have.

RESPECTFUL -There are times when you may not agree with, or understand our decisions or direction. Although your suggestions are welcome, your faith, respect and consideration for our long-term work and commitment will be appreciated.

-Tanzanians are warm and friendly people. Don't be afraid to make friends and learn some Kiswahili. You may learn more about Tanzanian life and culture than you ever thought possible.

- The food, culture, smells and sounds will be unfamiliar to you at first. We recommend that you experience Tanzanian life to it's fullest. You will be surprised at how quickly you will adapt.

SENSE OF HUMOR - Once again--Life here is NOT what you are used to! The electricity WILL go out. The water supply WILL cut off. You WILL have to take cold showers and use candles from time to time. Service WILL be slow in restaurants, banks, supermarkets... Keep cool and use your sense of humor while still being respectful. Learn to handle difficult situations with patience, tolerance and a SMILE.

- We trust that you are coming to volunteer to truly reach out and touch the lives of others. This is not a vacation (although you will have time to travel and see around), and this is not a way to escape issues that you may have with family or situations back home! Volunteering is about helping others and learning that when you do that, you will find happiness in your own life. "

The work at Cradle of Love Baby Home is very rewarding and volunteers can be assured to work in a clean and safe environment. It is especially touching to witness one of the Babies getting adopted or being reunited with the birth family.

Further important Information:

The Baby Home is a charity organization and does not receive additional public funds but solely relies on local and international sponsors and supporters. Running a baby home is far from cheap as many staff have to be paid, as well as expensive infant milk and high medical bills. Raising funds in addition to your volunteer work is of course not a must but we highly encourage our volunteers to start a little fundraiser before, during or after their stay in Arusha. We have experienced great success with this in the past and present and saw our volunteers making great impacts. Besides of this it is very rewarding to see with your own eyes how far even a little amount of money can go. Several of our former volunteers even started NGOs and associations in their home countries and are continuing to support and promote their former work institutions here in Tanzania

Preparing for a volunteering assignment abroad isn't always a simple task as there is a lot to keep in mind. Our team will be there for you along the way. We have our own STEP Africa preparation area. Once you apply and we confirm your application you will get online access to this area where you find a detailed 90 pages preparation handbook as well as many further updates & information and the contacts of other volunteers travelling at the same time as you. In case of any questions you will always be able to reach us via E-Mail or Phone / WhatsApp.
On the Ground Support and Emergency Availability
The whole STEP Africa Team is on the ground in Tanzania. We are like an extended family and you will always be able to talk to us in case of any problems, questions or if you simply want to have a chat. We are there for you! Of course we are available 24/7 in case of any emergency.

Vaccinations/ Medical Care in Tanzania

We recommend that you consult your trusted travel doctor for individual advice on travel vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis. There aren't any mandatory vaccinations for entering Tanzania and the risk of contracting malaria is considered very low in Arusha due to the altitude. If you plan a trip to the island of Zanzibar, you will need to get a yellow fever shot as it is mandatory there.

Arusha has some good private medical facilities, so in case you fall ill you will be in safe hands.
Booking of Flights and Insurances
Booking your flights and respective travel insurance is not included in our fees and will be your own responsibility. This however is an advantage for you, as you will be able to scan for the best and most affordable offers from your home country or country of residence. Of course we are always happy to help and offer advice in case you are unsure what is the best solution for you. Our arrival day is Thursday and our departure day is Wednesday. Please take this into account when booking your flights.

In order to volunteer in Tanzania you will need a Visa for Humanitarian and Charity Activities which costs $100 for US-citizens and $50 for citizens of all other countries. This visa is valid for 3 months. Those planning to stay for up to 6 months will need a visa extension which costs $300 ($250 for non US-citizens respectively)

Tanzania received the "Safe Travels Stamp" from the World Travel and Tourism Council. In order to enter the country you will need a valid negative COVID-19 PCR-RT Test or vaccination certificate. COVID Tests are available in Arusha as well. Tanzania has chosen a slightly different approach during the pandemic and decided to remain mostly open in order to allow economic activities to continue. Approaches such as lockdowns seem to be right for many western countries but in a developing country like Tanzania where there isn't any functioning social security system such measures can do more harm than good. Of course also in tanzania hygiene measures were raised and regular hand washing, sanitizing and checking of body temperature are conducted. You may choose to wear a mask in daily life. All our projects are open and grateful to receive volunteers, especially during these challenging times.

The Cradle of Love is our only project where volunteers work in shifts. These include day and night shifts all 7 days of the week, as helping hands are needed around the clock at the baby home. Volunteers who want to work full time attend 5-6 shifts a week, a part time assignment consists of 2-3 shifts respectively and can be combined with another of our projects. Day shifts typically start at 8am and end at 4pm.Night shifts go from 5pm until 7am the next day. It is mandatory for all volunteers to follow the shift plan in order to support the babies and staff in the most effective way.

Between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. there is usually a longer lunch break during which the children take their afternoon nap. This time can be used at leisure or to help employees with household chores, manage fundraisers etc. During the night the biggest need is in the nursery room, where the very young babies live and need their bottle and diaper change every other hour.

Upon arrival you will sign in at the baby home office and head to your allocated age group. You will there receive news and updates on the children from the nannies of the night shift / day shift.

Your routine varies depending on the age group that you are working with. In the Nursery your main task is to feed and change the little babies and carry them around until they sleep. There is also cleaning work involved. If you work for an older age group you will also spend a lot of time outside with the children and play age appropriate games and sing songs with them. There is a beautiful little playground nearby and you may take the older children there whenever time allows.

Further tasks also include assistance with the weekly market shopping, taking sick children to the hospital for check-ups and help the kitchen stuff to prepare food and clean the kitchen afterwards.

Cradle of Love welcomes volunteers from all countries and backgrounds with open arms.

The project is based in Arusha, Tanzania. There are several free time activities volunteers can engage in. We organize Safaris, mountain climbs and shorter tours like hiking, horse riding, visit to a nearby massai village, trip to the hotsprings and waterfalls, coffee tours, etc. to the nearer surroundings at affordable rates. We always make sure, that all guides and staffs are being paid fair wages. At the same time there are lots of things you can do during your free time or at the weekends in Arusha itself. There are different markets like second hand market, spice markets or massai market, as well as typical african restaurants and bars. Furthermore, the area you will live is very beautiful and you can either go to a lake and do canoeing or you can go to a lodge with a pool near to the hostel to relax for little money. Our other volunteers from the hostel will be happy to show you everything and if you join them at your free weekends!

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▷ Baby Safe Home - Child Care Worker | Volunteer in Tanzania 2023

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We are STEP Africa - Exchange for Change, a Tanzanian social enterprise that was founded in German-Tanzanian cooperation in 2014. We organize and supervise meaningful and ethical volunteer placements and internships in Arusha, Northern Tanzania. Till date we have hosted over 500 interns and volunteers from all over the world.

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1) what is marketed? They are marketing a volunteer teaching position in Ghana that offers many different durations of time spent there, ranging from 4 - 50 weeks. The teaching position is for primary, junior high and secondary school allowing the volunteers to absorb the culture with plenty of free time and many different activities for you to enjoy.

2) humanitarian gaze?
Has the saved/savior aspect- it says "make life long friends across the globe"

3) gendered generosity? Not directly stated however, perceived as though more feminine people are inclined to volunteer. Those that are good with labour and childcare which as we discussed is feminized allowing those to believe this volunteer work to be mainly for women.

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Abetifi, Ghana show on map

Highlights Requirements What's Included Dates & Fees Reviews

Book with Flex Option! Choose new departure dates or change to a different volunteer program at no extra costs.

Highlights

Experience the rural Ghanaian way of life and it's laid back, friendly atmosphere.

Gain a new family, living in shared volunteer housing gives you the perfect chance to make life long friends across the globe.

If you're considering studying or a career in education this is the perfect placement to gain first hand experience.

Make unforgettabe memories travelling with your fellow volunteers at weekends to places such as Mole Safari Park, Cape Coast Castle & Boti Waterfall.

Primary, junior or secondary school - we personalise your placement and timetable to your areas of interest.

With total flexibility you will be able to choose from helping at a lower primary class up to secondary school. Provide support and assistance to struggling classes! This volunteer program is especially suitable for:

About The Placement
We offer placements among all classes of the Ghanaian education system, these are:

Primary School

Junior High School

Secondary School

Most volunteers will take placements in Primary and Junior High Schools which are based together therefore adding an extra level of flexibility to meet everyones needs. Secondary is usually reserved for qualified individuals as once students have completed this level they are university ready.

Within the schools the basic subjects are taught regularly such as English, Maths, Science, Local Language, Religious & Moral Education. Computing is taught with the best will however usually this is from a text book as most schools don't have access to a computer or laptop. Creative arts and music again are absolutely adored by the children however due to lack of materials these are mostly read and taught from textbooks.
Why This Placement?
Schools in Ghana not only need your help to cope with the growing size of classes, lack of a 'subsitute' teacher process but also to bring a fresh approach to lessons which are traditionally very dictation focused. Practicals are not experienced until secondary school and throughout primary schools there is a distinct lack of supplies especially for anything creative arts focused which is adored by the children.
We aim to improve the standard of education in our area by not only providing additional resources of staffing to seriously understaffed and deprived communities, introduction of new and fresh ideas to lessons and their planning but also supplying additional learning materials and books otherwise unavailable.

You should not come expecting for the school to be at a stand still until a volunteer arrives, we are here to enhance and assist not to replace teaching staff. Education is an important factor of Ghanaian life where families circumstances allow them to pursue this so more often than not teachers will be present in their classrooms. Volunteers usually agree to a mix of teaching various classes with their teachers or headmaster. When you are not directly teaching or if this is not where you wish to help, you can be focusing as a teaching assistant/support role helping children that are struggling to keep up and on a one on one basis. The teaching style in our rural area is often dictation focused so it's easy for children that struggle with english to be left behind.

What Is Included In This Placement?
Support Staff - Accommodation - House Utility Bills - Pre Departure Support

We charge cost price for this project just so we can cover your stay and employ local support staff to increase loyal employment. This placement includes accommodation in a modern style house for the semi rural area of which we are based with great views and surroundings of the local towns and rainforest. All house utilities are included for your time, you will have use of the kitchen, electricity throughout the house and running water which is a luxury among the area of Kwahu. You will have a member of our local support team living in house or close by depending on the volunteer numbers so there is always someone on hand for any questions or support you may need.
How Do I Get To The Placement?
Budget an additional 10 - 40 Ghana cedis per day for transport costs.

We work with a number of schools within the local community and slightly further out. Volunteers will usually take taxis back and forth to their placement site. It is very easy to take shared taxis in town and they are very reasonably priced. Most of our schools will require volunteers to pay transport between 5 cedis and 40 cedis a day, with the average being about 10cedis. The more remote village schools are usually located down tracks and therefore cost a little bit more to reach. Our team will be able to assist volunteers group together for transport and where to find taxis etc. Volunteers are usually able to head off into the town after school easily to shop for food supplies, grab a cold drink or meet up with friends before heading home and the ease of taxis offer a really flexible experience for the volunteers.
What Will I Be Doing?
Depending on the school that you select after your introduction and what you will feel comfortable with, you may be paired up with a teacher to primarily start supporting as a teaching assistant or you may be given a class yourself depending on your experience and confidence. Although the thought of your own class may seem overwhelming at first, the sheer enthusiasm and eagerness to learn of children will be a strong push to spur you on the way. Where you feel that your teacher is a 'really good example' and you don't think you can bring anything to help, this is simply not the case. As we're sure you're aware even in developed countries there are teaching assistants and learning support departments to be able to offer an extra hand to those children that struggle especially in Ghana where it can be extremely difficuly for children to learn advanced topics in English which is their second language and a lot of them are not comfortable in using it constantly.

For the younger children basic reading, writing and creative arts lessons are usually required whereas for the older children we advise not only developing the previous skills but breathing new ideas and life into their textbooks. We have a wide range of teaching books and lesson plans within the store room of the volunteer house and we advise volunteers to make use of their free evening and weekend time to plan the following days lessons.

A good example that we seen recently was for a Primary 4 class, aged between 10 - 14 learning the topic of solid, liquid and gas in science. Usually this topic will just be dictated on the board and occasional notes made or exercises completed. However a volunteer seen this upcoming topic in a textbook and planned a cheap and effective practical lesson followed by a poster produced by each child to take home and a board display to not only brighten and improve the classroom but provide continuous learning even for the next class to have use of the room.
Who Will I Be Working With?
If the number permits we aim to group volunteers together at a particular school or project. You will work closely with a teacher and report to the Headteacher should you have any issues. A member of our team will also spend a portion of their day at the project to assist in anyway and offer any guidance should it be needed. Most volunteers strike up a strong bond with the teachers and are treat as another member of staff as if you were always there. It is not uncommon to be invited round their homes for dinner at an early stage as a way of saying thank you.
What Do We Expect From The Volunteers?
A teaching qualification or experience is not compulsory for this placement, your level of experience and confidence will gauge what level of students would best suit and will be discussed between the team and yourself on your first day introduction. The greatest traits of a volunteer are enthusiasm, empathetic and the ability to adjust to alternative cultures. You will get the most of our your trip by opening your mind to new experiences and beliefs whilst also bringing your own to the table.
We expect volunteers to visit their placements Monday - Friday, exceptions can be made for long weekends of travel etc but we hope for the children and yourselves to get the most of your placement this is kept to a minimum.
What Can You Expect From Us?
We will be on hand any time of any day to support you in your placement and trip as a whole. There will always be someone you can speak to or get a hold of should you want to discuss anything or require any guidance, from organising after school clubs to changing your placement. Our team living in the volunteer house will also be able to offer advice regarding travel plans and the local area so you will soon feel at home.
What Should I Bring?
Regarding your placement we advise bringing plenty of school materials, arts & crafts items and some ideas from teaching resource websites. These will prove invaluable throughout your placement as there is a lack of materials able to purchase in the local area. Basic pens, pencils and cheap paper are available as well as moderate priced photocopying should you wish to bring activity sheets.
What Happens During School Holidays?
During school holidays if a volunteers placement falls within these dates then we will organise a holiday school. Usually in a remote village where the children are more than willing to join in, these days usually are more focused to arts and sports from lunchtime onwards.
The school holidays usually fall three times a year; few weeks around easter, few weeks around August and a few weeks during December.

Typical day

07:30am - Volunteer transport leaves the volunteer house to project sites

08:00am - School starts

10:30am - 11:00am - Morning Break

12:30pm - 01:00pm - Lunch Break

03:00pm - School closes

03:30pm - Return to volunteer house

03:30pm onwards - Free time

Please note this an example of a schedule. Times vary on different schools and term time. After school, volunteers are free to go shopping in the local markets, return to the volunteer house or visit the local swimming pools.

Free-time activities

Mid Week Free Time

Hiking / Trekking

Swimming

Sightseeing (Waterfalls and breathtaking scenery)

After school & Homework Clubs

Sports facilities

Live Music

Plenty of Nightlife

Restaurants & Hotels providing western cuisine

Weekend Free Time
After school and evenings offer these local opportunities around the local area:

Safari

Museums

Slave Castles

Canopy Walk

Waterfalls

Malls and Cinemas (Showing latest films)

Beautiful Beaches

Surfing

Most volunteers will travel at weekends, across Ghana we have many amazing experiences which you can discover. Here are just a few ideas:

We are on hand to offer any advice that you might need.

Requirements

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

What's Included

Atlas Volunteers was setup to remove the business element out of volunteering so rest assured your fees are simply to cover the expense of your stay with us. Expenditure varies depending on the amount of volunteers and exchange rates, however please see a brief breakdown below of how your fees are used by us:

Accommodation & Maintenance - 34.5%

Local Support Staff - 27.6%

Electricity Utility Bill - 10.3%

Water Utility Bill - 17.2%

Gas Utility Bill - 6.9%

Admin Fees - 3.4%

The support you receive from our UK and Ghana based management teams is provided free of charge and on a voluntary basis to ensure the cheapest fees possible for you.

We currently have 2 x three bedroom volunteer houses located in the peaceful town of Pepease overlooking the rainforest. Later in the year we aim to move to a larger 13 bedroom house in a nearby town.

Bedrooms -
Bedrooms are shared usually between 2 - 4 people. Most bedrooms are a medium size and come with a mix of single, double or bunk beds. All doors and windows in the house are covered by mosquito netting or covered completely however you are more than welcome to bring a mosquito net for your bed although usually not necessary.

Bathrooms -
There are 3 shared bathrooms in the house so offer plenty of space and privacy during your stay. Most of the time we have the benfit of running water which is a local luxury so showers and toilets will work as usual. We ask to consider others when using the water as it's a valuable commodity in Ghana.

Kitchen -
We have one large kitchen with modern facilties such as gas stove, fridge freezer and a range of utensils. It is a self catered placement however plenty of food stuffs can be bought from the market such as bread, rice, pasta and many fresh ingredients. We also have connections with local people in the town who will be able to prepare your meals or teach you how to cook local dishes.

Living Room -
There is a large living room with sofas, TV and a dining set for use by the volunteers. Evenings are often spent in here and volunteers are welcome to bring DVDs or memory drives with movies to watch although local television channels are provided.

Garden -
Surrounding the house is a fenced garden, this offers privacy for relaxing in the sun or sitting out in the evenings. There is also a washing line space for volunteers to use.

Store Room -
We have a small store room where we keep left over teaching materials and resources for new volunteers to use. You are invited to leave any items you may not use here for the next person to continue the flow. Master copies of activity sheets or lesson plans are a key item we hope to see keep growing in the store.

Bedroom (Double) Bedroom (Single) Dorm Room

The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana.

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have.

If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana.

Details on arrival

How Do I Get From The Airport to Volunteer House On Arrival?

We can arrange for one of our vehicles to collect you from the airport and bring you directly to the volunteer house although fuel, airport parking and toll fees must be covered by yourself - payable in US dollars or Ghana cedi on the day. ( As of June 2022 this is around 500 cedi | You will be shown the costs for transparency as it's completely not for profit).

We will arrange this as standard procedure unless you choose to OPT OUT as we would feel much more comfortable with you arriving into a new country that the team are on hand to greet and reliable vehicles made available for you and your luggage.

Upon arrival our Volunteer Support and Driver (Frank & Eben) will meet you outside the arrivals hall at Kotoka Intl. Airport. They will be holding a sign with your name on so they should be easy to spot!

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Program fees

Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated. Atlas Volunteers will let you know about the final price during your application process.

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