English Teaching Assistent

location
4 - 12 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+

rating  Génial 4.7  · 
  Vérifié par Volunteer World
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Clou

  • Assist local teachers in kindergartens, pre-schools and centres in Ella, Sri Lanka
  • Spend the first week in Kandy on a cultural orientation
  • Teach English conversational skills, writing, reading, drawing, through fun activities

Clou

  • Assist local teachers in kindergartens, pre-schools and centres in Ella, Sri Lanka
  • Spend the first week in Kandy on a cultural orientation
  • Teach English conversational skills, writing, reading, drawing, through fun activities
  • Take the train or bus from Kandy to Ella - an incredible scenic journey!
  • Get the kids active by playing sports andBring your energy, enthusiasm and creativity! games


  • Particulièrement approprié pour

    Âge 18+
    Seul voyageur
    Couples
    Familles
    50+

    À propos du programme

    Spend a culture week in Kandy before heading through the beautiful mountains to Ella, where you will teach children English, from underprivileged families.

    Overview

    During the 1st week

    The first week of your program will include a week orientation in Kandy (this is compulsory). You will better learn about local culture, what to expect, do’s and don’ts, take part in cultural activities and see some local sights. This will better set you up and make it ...

    À propos du programme

    Overview

    During the 1st week

    The first week of your program will include a week orientation in Kandy (this is compulsory). You will better learn about local culture, what to expect, do’s and don’ts, take part in cultural activities and see some local sights. This will better set you up and make it easier to integrate into your volunteering program.

    During the 2nd week, onwards

    Participants will be taken to Ella at the end the 1st week (Sunday) by bus or by train, depending on the availability of the public transport (transportation cost is not included). On Monday, you will be starting the teaching project in Ella. 

    Support local teachers in educating young children aged between 2 and 5 years old. Your responsibilities will include teaching basic English and early childhood education, as well as assisting with school activities at pre-schools located in Ella during the day.

    Additionally, you will be teaching basic English, basic grammar, and spoken English to children aged 3 to 15 who reside in tea estates during the afternoons. These children’s parents work in the tea estates or have low-paying jobs, which can hinder their ability to provide their children with good education. This project aims to offer these children better educational opportunities and help them attain higher standards of living.

    Your duties will involve taking care of the children during the day at pre-school and educating them through activities such as songs, rhymes, poems, stories, alphabet, numbers, drawing, colouring, and games. Additionally, you will be assisting the teachers and performing daily tasks such as cleaning the rooms before and after class.

    As a participant in this project, you will have the opportunity to embark on one of the world’s most breath taking train journeys as you travel to Ella. The train ride from Kandy to Ella takes approximately 6-7 hours (not included in price) and offers stunning views of lush tea plantations, jungles, paddy fields, and endless mountain landscapes.

    As you ascend higher into the misty green highlands, you will witness sprawling tea estates and picturesque villages atop mountains. Along the way, you will also encounter magnificent waterfalls cascading down from the mountain peaks. This train ride is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a must-see for any traveller visiting Sri Lanka.

    Location

    Kandy, is an amazing destination high up in the hills approx 3 hours drive from Colombo with incredible views, dense forests and a buzzy atmosphere with locals and tourists. Kandy is the last royal capital of Sri Lanka and is famous for it’s culture and temples such as Temple of the Tooth and plenty of others. The city has bustling markets with all kinds of interesting and diverse goods and services from unique handicrafts, exotic foods, arts, music and dance. Kandy has a really cool vibe and is somewhere you can happily explore for an extended period of time.

    Ella is a charming hill country town located in Sri Lanka’s central province. It is a popular destination among tourists due to its stunning natural beauty, including lush tea plantations, waterfalls, and hiking trails. Visitors can also explore the town’s rich cultural heritage and sample delicious local cuisine.

    Project Tasks
    • Provide assist to local childcare staff
    • Engage in education activities with the children
    • Teach English to the older children and inspire them to learn

    Journée typique

    During the 1st week

    The first week of your program will include a week orientation in Kandy (this is compulsory). You will better learn about local culture, what to expect, do’s and don’ts, take part in cultural activities and see some local sights. This will better set you up and make it easier ...

    Journée typique

    During the 1st week

    The first week of your program will include a week orientation in Kandy (this is compulsory). You will better learn about local culture, what to expect, do’s and don’ts, take part in cultural activities and see some local sights. This will better set you up and make it easier to integrate into your volunteering program.

    During the 2nd week, onwards

    Participants will be taken to Ella at the end the 1st week (Sunday) by bus or by train, depending on the availability of the public transport (transportation cost is not included). On Monday, you will be starting the teaching project in Ella. You are required to be at the preschool by 7:30 a.m. till 11:30 am and you will be assisting the teachers during the lessons and helping to clean the classrooms before and after the classes as well as other daily classroom activities. You may also get the chance to teach older children in the afternoons.

    *Schedule possible to change due to the project and community needs at the time. Volunteer flexibility and adaptability is important to a positive volunteering experience. 



    Activités de loisirs

    Here are a few things you can do in Sri Lanka!

    Royal Botanical Gardens
    The Botanic Gardens are situated around 5. km to the West of Kandy. Once being only for the Kandyan royalty, they are now open to the public to wander around at their leisure. There’s 60 hectares of beautiful garden to explore, ...

    Activités de loisirs

    Here are a few things you can do in Sri Lanka!

    Royal Botanical Gardens
    The Botanic Gardens are situated around 5. km to the West of Kandy. Once being only for the Kandyan royalty, they are now open to the public to wander around at their leisure. There’s 60 hectares of beautiful garden to explore, where you will see a huge Javan fig tree, pretty orchids and even monkeys!

    Knuckles mountain range
    This stunning mountain range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts many walking trails. You will find small villages, beautiful waterfalls, numerous native wildlife and rice fields. This is the perfect place for people who love the outdoors and adventurous hiking trails.

    Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
    Another UNESCO World Heritage site, this ancient rock is situated around 91km North from Kandy and is very popular with tourists, who can climb up to the top for some seriously stunning views. Along the way you will see antient rock carvings and paintings on the walls of this sacred rock. It will take roughly just over an hour to climb up.

    Yala National Park
    Located on the South coast of Sri Lanka, this stunning park hosts one of the highest leopard densities in the world. Not only that, you can also spot elephants, monkeys, birds, buffalo and more. There are numerous tours in Yala, from day tours to over several days of safari.

    Adam’s Peak
    Around 91km South of Kandy you can climb to the top of this sacred sight, just as the locals do for pilgrimage. It’s a bit of a trek up in the dark but totally worth it to see the sun coming up over the clouds, mountains and lush forest. You will be greeted by stunning views to reward your efforts!

    Hortons Plains National Park
    You can trek through this beautiful national park to ‘World’s End’, a 9.5km round loop trail, taking around 3 hours. This is a pretty easy walk, but you will be greeted with amazing views out over the countryside and above the clouds! It’s best to visit here early (before 10am) as the clouds can roll in after that and block the incredible views.

    Udawatta Kele Reserve
    Situated near the Kandy lake, this nature reserve is complete with monkeys and birds- fantastic for wildlife and nature lovers. Here you will find wooded forests, over 400 species of plants and 70 bird species. You can trek through the forest for a relaxing break away from the city.

    Tea Plantations
    Kandy and Nuwara Eliya are both popular places to visit a tea plantation, for a refreshing taste of some of Sri Lanka’s best fresh tea! Not only do they produce great tea, the landscape is stunningly green, with endless hills rolling off into the distance.

    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 18 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base)

    Exigences en matière de formation

    à niveau High School

    Vérification des Antécédents Criminels

    requis

    Documents Requis

    Police check or working with children check

    Restrictions de Nationalité

    Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

    Engagement horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services de Involvement Volunteers IVI

    Program fees include:
    • Accommodation
    • 3 meals p/day weekdays / 2 meals p/day weekends
    • Arrival airport transfer (Sun arrivals)
    • Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
    • 1 day orientation
    • Daily transportation to project
    • In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
    • Fundraising support
    • University course credits (where applicable)
    • Certificate of Completion

    Transfert de l'aéroport Bandaranaike International Airport

    Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.

    A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB). You must arrive between the hours 05:00 to 21:00 on Sunday.

    If you arrive outside the pickup times, you can book a private transfer for an extra fee.

    If you want to book any extra nights before or after your program, you can do this for an extra fee.

    Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).

    From the airport to the Kandy accommodation, it takes around 3-4 hours by road. 

    Logement

    The volunteer house is conveniently located around 2-4 km from Kandy and about a 15 min walk to the nearest supermarket and ATM. You’ll share rooms with 4-10 other volunteers of the same gender with a shared toilet per room. A fridge, safety deposit boxes, lockable rooms, hot showers, bed linen and fan are included with volunteers expected to bring their own towel. Laundry facilities are available at a small fee. The centres do not have Wi-Fi. Most volunteers will purchase a local data plan and connect this to their personal devices.

    Accommodation in Ella will be in a homestay or a small guest house, depending on how many volunteers there are at one time. There will be 4-6 people in shared, single-gender rooms, and hot showers, lockable rooms, ben linen and fans are provided. There is no wifi but you can buy a local SIM cheaply. All the projects in the area are within walking distance.

    *Accommodation may be in our local centre or in close proximity, depending on availability and time of year.



    Aliments & Boissons

    3 meals per day are provided during weekdays and 2 meals per day on weekends. Safe filtered drinking water is provided along with tea and coffee. You can expect meals with rice, coconut, spices, roti, lots of vegetables & sparing amounts of meat. 


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    Accès à Internet

    Désolé, aucun accès sur le site du projet

    Billets d'avion

    L'aéroport le plus proche est Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) à Colombo. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Sri Lanka. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    Assurance Voyage

    Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Sri Lanka te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    Vaccins

    Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Sri Lanka, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Sri Lanka. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

    Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.

    Disponibilité
    janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

    Frais de Programme

    4 semaines (durée min.) 1 655€
    8 semaines 2 992€
    12 semaines (durée max.) 4 219€
    Prix moyen 382€/semaine

    Frais de Programme

    382€ par semaine 4 - 12 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

    Méthodes de payement

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    Durée

    4 - 12 semaines

    Acompte

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    Paiement final

    Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Involvement Volunteers IVI durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


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    Involvement Volunteers IVI

    Génial 4.7 rating (204 avis)

    Non lucratif - fondée en 1989

    Vérifié par Volunteer World

      Taux de réponse excellent

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    Langues parlées: Anglais

    Sur le projet

    IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities

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    Involvement Volunteers International delivers positive social change to developing communities and vulnerable populations through local, national & international volunteering.  Our projects empower the skilled & un-skilled to catalyse the efforts of local partners in creating a better world.


    WHO WE ARE

    Founded in 1989, IVI is a pioneer of overseas volunteering.  Back when there was no internet and phones were a luxury in many parts of the world, we traveled to developing countries in search of credible NGO's in need of manpower and global volunteer resources.  Some of the many relationships we forged are utilized to this day. 

    We are passionate about volunteering and giving back to society and in particular developing communities which are less fortunate than us.  In this way, we combine travelling with volunteering to help people make a positive impact overseas.

    SOCIAL EXPERIENCES
    All of IVI’s projects have a strong social element at the core.  With more manpower (& womanpower!) we can truly catalyse the efforts of our local partners.  This means you're sure to meet loads of like-minded people from all parts of the world.   This type of experience truly broadens your understanding of the world and yourself, opening your heart to new enlightened ways of thinking .   With your new found travel companions, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore and have fun!  

    Our projects create a unique platform to experience the true heart and soul of a destination rather than simply the tourist areas.   We'll involve you in meaningful & responsible volunteer work that really benefits the local communities.

    AFFORDABLE VOLUNTEER TRAVEL
    As a non profit org, we are not motivated by shareholder profits.  Our fee structure is fully transparent to ensure volunteers hard earned money is going directly to the areas where it is most needed.  It is vitally important to us that the presence of volunteers has a positive and sustainable impact on the local communities we work with.   

    We charge a one off US$275 application fee per volunteer to cover the running of IVI including administration overheads, project inspection costs, marketing, and salaries.

    The program fee starts at $150 p/week and goes straight to the in country management to cover arrival airport transfers, on the ground coordination, orientation, accommodation, meals, in country 24/7 project support, project development, donations and related administration costs.   

    In comparison to many of our competitors, our programs are incredible value.

    SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMS
    With approx 80-90% of our volunteers being single young female travelers, volunteer safety is of the utmost importance.  All of our projects include a dedicated 24/7 in-country management support contact as well as a dedicated placement manager pre/post journey.  This ensures you will be cared for every step of the way.    The local teams are highly experienced and qualified to manage emergency situations.

    All IVI projects have been personally inspected to ensure the standards meet necessary guidelines for quality and safety.  In addition, we monitor and maintain communication with local embassies to oversee potential issues in order to notify volunteers and their families accordingly.   

    Our Australian team are available 24/7 and only a phone call away.

    Our responsibility also extends to the local people which is why volunteers working in childcare related fields must provide a criminal background check before they travel.   Our ultimate goal is the long term development of the communities we work with, hence we work closely with our local partners to ensure that projects are needs driven and sustainable. 

    SUPPORT

    From your very first inquiry, right through to your welcome home, you'll have the same dedicated volunteer manager at every stage.  We are experts in the field and will provide you in depth insights about what to expect and how to prepare to ensure you have an amazing experience overseas.  Every project includes a detailed welcome pack which provides all aspects needed such as in country contacts, what to pack, cultural values, basic language guides and much much more.   

    On arrival at your destination, you'll be greeted by one of our in-country team and in many cases 1 week orientation is provided to help ease you into the way of life and ensure you're equipped with the right customs to ensure a successful volunteer abroad experience.  

    FUN!
    Volunteering abroad is quite possibly the most rewarding experience you will have in your life!   We know this not only through our own experiences, but through the testimonies from thousands of volunteers we have successfully placed worldwide over 27+ years in operation.  Volunteering overseas is not only rewarding.   It's fun!   You're meeting new people, you're seeing new sights, and you're expanding your understanding of yourself and the world.  You're experiencing something real and life changing in many ways...  

    GET INVOLVED WITH IVI TODAY!

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