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Volunteer High School Teacher - Caye Caulker, Belize
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Location:
Caye Caulker Island, Central America, Belize
Organization:
Volunteer Teacher Needed for Caye Caulker Ocean Academy
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Start date:
July 29, 2009
Sex:
All are welcome
Skill(s):
clerical, IT Training & Workshops, tutoring
Area of Focus:
Children and Youth, Education and Academia
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End date:
June 20, 2010
Age:
Adults (18-64)
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
July 28, 2009
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Description:
Ocean Academy is the very first high school on the small caribbean island of Caye Caulker, Belize, Central America. We opened our doors to 35 students in September 2008.
We are currently seeking volunteer teachers for a variety of subject areas TO BEGIN SEPT 2009: computers, business studies, math, marine biology, spanish, social studies, aquatics, the arts (drama, dance, choir, art).
We are also keen to welcome a volunteer fundraiser/grant writer, and a school receptionist and organizer.
In addition to traditional high school subjects, Ocean Academy offers the following enrichment areas: aquatic career development (scuba, kayak, windsurfing, sailing), marine biology, class businesses, yoga, guitar.
Prior to Ocean Academy, the island youth had few options: most quit school after gr.7/8; some moved to the mainland to live with relatives; others travelled daily by water taxi to study in the dangerous capital city. Ocean Academy is truly a community school, and making a difference in the opportunities available for island youth.
Our small community school operates entirely on donations and grant applications. The land and building were donated, as were the textbooks, school supplies and uniforms. Our teacher salaries are also fundraised.
Minimum volunteer stay is 2 months. We prefer someone available for at least one semester (September-December, or, January-June).
How to Apply:
Please check out our website, or contact Vice Principal and Co-Founder Joni Miller for more information (miller_joni@hotmail.com)
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/171160-158/c
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