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Outstanding 4.9rating (13)

After School Teaching

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer and have the chance of positively impacting the children's future life
  • Work closely together with local teachers as well as international volunteers
  • Discover the culture in Windhoek's City Centre or travel outside the city to see the amazing Namibian wildlife
  • Help and support locals with combating the very eroding effects of poverty
  • Enjoy weekend trips and either visit costal regions or the desert of Namibia

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Volunteers are welcome to teach English or maths, be tutors for individual students or small groups, coach sports, help to prepare lunch and play games with children.

Our Teaching Activities For The Local Children

The Bernhard Nordkamp Centre's after school classes are geared toward helping pupils in grades 1 to 7 in English and Maths. The teachers follow the Namibian curriculum and textbooks are provided for every child.  The  Bernhard Nordkamp Centre is ...

About the program

Our Teaching Activities For The Local Children

The Bernhard Nordkamp Centre's after school classes are geared toward helping pupils in grades 1 to 7 in English and Maths. The teachers follow the Namibian curriculum and textbooks are provided for every child.  The  Bernhard Nordkamp Centre is looking for permanent teachers and volunteers that like to teach English and Maths for two hours every afternoon, Monday to Thursday. 

Active or retired teachers or adults with good Maths and English skills and experience in leading groups of children and following a curriculum guide are most welcome. Colleges or Universities that offer a degree in Early Childhood or Primary School Education could find this an ideal internship opportunity. The director  MaryBeth Gallagher, can act as site supervisor or advisor if that is required for students who receive credit for their commitment in Namibia.

There are 170 children participating in the programme, enrolled in local public schools, grades 1 to 7. They go to school in the morning and then come to the centre for lunch and after school classes in English (reading and writing) and Maths. They are taught by local Namibian teachers as well as International Volunteers.

The success of the programme has been overwhelmingly positive. Children who were receiving marks in the 20’s and 30’s are now getting 70’s and 80’s. The grade 7 learners in our programme are getting accepted into some of the country’s top schools.

All the materials for the programme have come from international donations as well as local Namibian businesses. Each year the children receive school stationery and a backpack from funds donated through international charity organizations.

Our Freetime Activities For The Local Children

The BNC objectives are to provide children with a balanced programme of activities which will meet their individual needs, but above all, will equip them to be positive, well educated and contributing adult members of society. To achieve this, the Centre provides a formal learning programme as well as opportunities for sporting and cultural activities. There is a youth dance group, soccer, tennis, ping-pong, basketball, swimming and chess.

Our Mission

The BNC’s primary mission is to facilitate education as a means of combating the very eroding effects of poverty. That is the most solid foundation for developing healthy, positive and enthusiastic children firmly rooted in participation in quality education.



Typical day

The educational focus of our program means that you will be expected to teach either a class or remedial teaching with slower learners.  Volunteers who have fitted in best with us have prior teaching experience and are usually flexible and committed to helping the children. 

Volunteers are ...

Typical day

The educational focus of our program means that you will be expected to teach either a class or remedial teaching with slower learners.  Volunteers who have fitted in best with us have prior teaching experience and are usually flexible and committed to helping the children. 

Volunteers are needed at The BNC Centre from 1.30 am until 5.00 pm (we usually don’t get away until closer to 5.30 pm) five days a week.  The after school program begins with lunch at 2.00pm and you will be asked to teach from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.  Volunteers are also needed on Saturdays to help with the morning tutoring or the reading program.  During summer we visit the local swimming pool on Sundays.


Free-time activities

In their free time volunteers can enjoy the culture in Windhoek's City Centre and travel outside the city to see the amazing Namibian wildlife and the gorgeous scenery. Weekend trips can be made to the desert and the coastal regions.

Free-time activities

In their free time volunteers can enjoy the culture in Windhoek's City Centre and travel outside the city to see the amazing Namibian wildlife and the gorgeous scenery. Weekend trips can be made to the desert and the coastal regions.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

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.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Education Requirements

English and Maths at High School level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV and Passport

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Teaching, tutoring, counselling, coaching

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:00 - 18:00

What's Included

What's Included

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Hosea Kutako International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Accommodation

Please arrange your own accommodation.

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. We assist you to find cheap flights to Namibia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

Availability
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Program fees

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Program fees

0€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Bernhard Nordcamp Center during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Bernhard Nordcamp Center

Outstanding 4.9 rating (13 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2006

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

MaryBeth

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

About the project

At the Bernard Nordkamp Centre locals and volunteers are working hand in hand to improve the life of the children through education.

Meet your organization

Our History

Bernhard Nordkamp, the founder of the Bernard Nordkamp Centre, came to Namibia in 1986 to focus on the plight of children – especially those in Windhoek’s northern Katutura settlement. It was his vision and drive that established the children’s centre now carrying his name: The Bernard Nordkamp Centre (BNC). The focus was on providing a safe place for orphans and vulnerable children as well as a soup kitchen, thereby guaranteeing them at least one meal a day. 

In 2005 Mary Beth Gallagher took over the lead at the Bernard Nordkamp Centre, starting a sport and activities program for the afternoons. As she looked at the needs of the kids in 2010 it became very obvious that the only way for them to really break the cycle of AIDS and poverty was going to be through education. Mary Beth is a volunteer herself and could not be more passionate about the children of Katutura and helping them through education.

Today the prime focus of the Bernard Nordkamp Centre Namibia is to provide a balanced educational programme with emphasis on Mathematics and English, which supports and supplements the Namibian school curriculum.

What we do

There are around 200 children participating in Bernard Nordkamp Centre's program, enrolled in local public schools, grades 1 to 10. They go to school in the morning and then come to the centre for lunch and after school classes in English and Maths. They are taught by local Namibian teachers as well as international volunteers.

The Bernard Nordkamp Centre objective's are to provide children with a balanced programme of activities which will meet their individual needs, but above all, will equip them to be positive, well educated and contributing adult members of society. To achieve this, the Centre provides a formal learning programme as well as opportunities for sporting and cultural activities. There is a youth choir, soccer, tennis, ping-pong, basketball, chess and even swimming.

Meanwhile the children are proud to say that they are going to the Bernard Nordkamp Centre and they found a new description for BNC: Best Namibian Children!

Our Mission & Goals

At the Bernard Nordkamp Centre the teachers, parents and caregivers, working together to create an environment that eliminates violence, hatred and ignorance and replaces it with knowledge, discipline, conflict resolution and teamwork.

Thanks to many donors, volunteers and sponsors those kids who regularly come to follow the classes are also supported with school uniforms, school equipment, clothes, toys, food and other things.

13 reviews · rating4.9

Janine Asmussen rating5

2024 at After School Teaching

I had a wonderful time at the BNC. Mary works with an incomparable passion, which is transmitted both to the children and to the volunteers. Mary's work makes a significant difference to the children in Katutura and anyone who is lucky enough to work there learns how charity and passion can lead to ...
Fiete Illgas rating5

2023 at After School Teaching

Being part of the teaching team at BNC in Windhoek was one of the best experiences of my life. I went there and I wasnt even sure if I would be able to be helpful, because I never teached before. But I learned that giving attention and offering help to the children, even with the smallest tasks, is ...
Quitterie DE LA SOURCE rating5

2023 at After School Teaching

I was very lucky to discover Namibia through my experience at BNC. I am 21 years old and I am currently studying at a business school in France. I went alone for 6 weeks as a mathematics and English teacher in Windhoek. I felt safe, I met many other volunteers who are now my friends. But most ...
Nick Walker rating5

2023 at After School Teaching

My stay at the BNC was incredibly meaningful and instructive. MaryBeth is an admirable woman who gives her life completely to the children of the BNC. I would recommend the BNC to anyone... without any ...
Matt McNab rating5

2023 at After School Teaching

However much time you have, you will not find a more worthwhile and beautiful cause than the BNC. You will find joy in every moment from teaching the kids, to feeding them, to playing games with them. I, for one, have been changed by this program and you will ...
Anna Helene Rier rating4.6

2023 at After School Teaching

Participating in the After School Teaching volunteer project in Namibia this February was undeniably one of the most enriching experiences of my life. As I reflect on the memories, I am overwhelmed with nostalgia for the wonderful moments spent with the children. The impact this project had on me is ...

Location

Africa > Southern Africa > Namibia > Windhoek

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