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English is the official language of Ghana but it’s not the first language of most people. Young children mostly learn to speak English in schools. Therefore, the schools they attend become an important place for them to learn and develop their ability to read and write in English. The schools in poorer area however lack skilled and experienced English teachers to groom the children. As a result, the young children often become incapable of developing the skills required to secure places in good universities.
Recognizing this reality, RCDP has partnered with local schools to offer Teaching English volunteer opportunity for you. Join the program and help young Ghanaians develop skills required to succeed in life. You’ll find the children well behaved and eager to learn from a foreign volunteer.
Ghana has 3 academic semesters a year: January-March, May-July and September-December. During the School holidays, holiday classes are organized for the School children.
Note: volunteers are requested to join orphanage projects during school holidays
You will not require previous teaching experience to volunteer in Teaching English project. You should however possess good command of both written and spoken English. Even non-native English speakers can participate in this program.
You will mostly work as an English teacher. You can start teaching straight away if you are confident of teaching, or you can assist the local at first and start on your own when you’ve gained the necessary confidence. You’ll mostly follow the official curriculum; however, you can bring in your teaching methods also. You’re also encouraged to hold debates and discussions also as this can increase children’s ability to comprehend English better.
The children are aged between 5-10 years old in the primary school, and between 11 and 16 years old for junior secondary. If you want, you can participate or organize extra curricular activities like games and plays
RCDP will manage your entire accommodation, meal and supervision during your stay. You will stay with a warm and welcoming host family. We have chosen our host family carefully and they will provide a safe and secure location for you to stay. They will have experience of hosting foreign volunteers before. You will have a room for yourself and at least one member of the host family will be able to communicate with you in English. You will also be served hygienically prepared Ghanaian meals like Fufu, Banku and Yam, three times a day. You will be provided a separate room but you’ll share bathroom facilities. RCDP In-Country coordinator and staffs will keep in touch with you by either visiting you every week or will contact with via phone. You will be provided with all the contact details of our office in Ghana. If you have anything you want to discuss about, please feel free to contact our In-Country coordinator.
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The mission of RCDP-Nepal is to encourage international volunteers to contribute in sustainable community development that benefits the underprivileged and extremely poor. By developing the places and the communities, the volunteers are also developing themselves and learning new perspectives and ideas that will ultimately change their lives.
