Crèche & Kindergarten Support

While working with younger children, you must be extremely energetic and adaptable. Together with teaching the fundamentals of numbers, letters, etc., you'll also need to provide the fundamentals of child care. assisting with feeding, having fun during playtime, winding down for naps, interacting with kids of all ages throughout the day, and generally ensuring that the kids are growing every day. Hugs, tears, and laughter will be plentiful.

Who will I be working with?

If the number permits, we try to put volunteers in groups at a certain project or school. When placed in the schools, you will work closely with a teacher and, if there are any problems, report to the headteacher. You will interact with our on-site coach in person when you visit the academy. A member of our team will also devote a portion of their day to the project in order to offer support in any form and if necessary. 

Majority of volunteers develop close relationships with the teachers and are treated like regular employees. Early on, as a way of saying thank you, it is not unusual to be invited to dinner at their homes.

What do we expect from a volunteer?

A teaching degree or prior experience is not required for this placement; instead, the team and you will discuss this during your initial meeting to determine what level of students would be most suited based on your expertise and confidence. The greatest traits of a volunteer are enthusiasm, empathy, and the ability to adjust to alternative cultures. You will get the most of 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.

What can you expect from us?

We will be available to help you with your placement and trip as a whole at any time of day. If you have any questions or need any assistance, from setting up and modifying your schedule to switching your placement, there will always be someone to speak to you. To help you quickly feel at home, our team members who live in the volunteer house will also provide advice on travel arrangements and the surrounding area.

What should I bring?

We suggest packing a lot of school supplies, arts and crafts supplies, and some lesson plans from teaching resource websites for your placement. Although there are few resources available for purchase in the area, these will come in very handy during your placement. If you want to bring activity sheets, you can get them inexpensively photocopied here for all students as well as basic pens, pencils, and paper.

Particularly for this placement you will find that items to entertain a group are useful. Bubbles, school parachute and toys are always a win and guaranteed to put a smile on the face!

What Happens During School Holidays?

During school holidays if a volunteer's placement falls within these dates then we can arrange either a holiday school depending on the number of volunteers or we can run sports clubs and competitions for the local children at one of the fields in town. 
The school holidays usually fall three times a year; few weeks around easter, few weeks around August and a few weeks during December.

• 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 is an example of a schedule. Times vary for different schools and term times. 

After school, volunteers are free to go shopping in the local markets, return to the volunteer house or visit the local swimming pools.