Program at a glance:
Project: Youth and Children's Development
Program: Computer Technology
Start Dates: 1st and 15th of each month
Language Requirements: English (Basic Nepali is provided)
Food and Accommodation: Nepali Standard at host family in the working community
Key Activities: teaching computer skills including email / internet, to local youth,children and teachers
Beneficiaries: children age 9 to 15, youth age 16 to 30, local volunteers, teachers and VIN staff
Working Hours: 3 to 5 hours a day / 5 to 6 days a week
Required Qualifications and Skills: Competent in computer application, email and internet, basic hardware knowledge
From the 15th of July through August 1st , 2009 I volunteered with VIN in Technology Education. My goal was to give students, teachers and VIN staff tools to access knowledge, communicate, and work enhancement tools through Internet based programs. Having five computers to work with (one of which was my own), a good wireless connection and refreshing enthusiasm made for a successful experience all around!
On the agenda was setting up and learning how to use email, Google, Youtube, blogging, Wikis and social networking sites. Teachers learned how to create a blog, and students developed their own Youth Club Wiki: click here Facebook accounts were set up, and email addresses exchanged. VIN staff learned about Google Docs and how to use social networking sites to communicate and connect with future volunteers / donors. Our two weeks together were spent well, we connected and learned...Learn more
Susan Zoë Greenwald, Computer Techonology Volunteer, July 15 to Aug 1, 2009
Majority (more than 90%) of the public schools do not have access to computer. Very few public schools have newly introduced Information Technology (IT) with limited computers. This access is only in the cities; not in the village due to lack of electricity. The schools that have computers they don't have experienced and qualified IT teachers as Nepal has just began to provide IT education.
IT volunteers will teach information technology to school children age 9 to 15, local community youth 16 to 30 and teachers. They are very keen to learn these technology so that they are better connected to the people of other part of the world.
Volunteer will assists schools children with theoretical and practical classes. Generally a class last for 45 minutes and you should be teaching 3 to 4 classes a day. Public schools are closed for Saturdays. If you are experienced you can also conduct IT classes to the teaching staffs and our partner Organizations .
Basically volunteer conducts from basic level of computer knowledge to advanced level. If is possible you can provide some basic hardware maintenance training as well. Please contact us if you desire to serve backward school children disseminating the knowledge you have.
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Introduction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb-eBrGBU3k
Womens Empowerment:
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Children Development:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJqYFPvVKI
Youth Development:
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Teachers Development:
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• Complete on-line application form (
http://www.volunteeringnepal.org/registrationform.php ),
• send with CV and 2 contact details for 2 referees;
• Await confirmation from VIN for acceptance on to volunteer / Internship program;
• Pay $100 program booking fee (non-refundable);
• VIN will confirm payment and send pre-departure pack;
• Full payment for the volunteer placement will be paid during your induction.
