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Volunteer opportunity

Semester-Long Volunteer Teaching Positions in Namibia

Posted on: March 6, 2013

Posted by: WorldTeach

Description

WorldTeach volunteers in Namibia will teach English, math, science, computers, and HIV/AIDS education in primary and secondary schools in rural locations, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Volunteers will also help in integrating technology into classroom projects. Volunteers will live in housing provided by the school or with a host family. Volunteers assigned to teach English as a Second or Foreign Language in Namibia will be eligible to receive WorldTeach TEFL certification. click here for more info!

The semester program requires volunteers to be between the ages of 18 and 65 by the departure date and demonstrate a desire to teach.

Volunteers depart in early June 2014 for orientation and they must commit to 6 months of volunteering. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis until April 1st, 2014.

The volunteer commitment covers roundtrip airfare, health and evacuation insurance, housing, and monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses. Volunteers must also have a Bachelor's degree (in any subject) and demonstrate a desire to teach. Volunteers need not be a US citizen, but must be a native English speaker.

Please visit www.worldteach.org for more information.

How to apply

All application materials and instructions can be found online at www.worldteach.org/apply.

Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis until April 1st, 2014.

Location

Throughout the country, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Details

Extra details
Stipend provided
Training provided
International volunteer options
International volunteers welcome
Housing available
Language/cultural support available
Keywords
Namibia Africa, internship, volunteer, international, teaching, education, teach overseas, teach abroad, volunteer overseas, volunteer abroad, work abroad, Education & Cultural Exchange
Owner's areas of focus
Youth, Education, Volunteering

Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer
Time commitment
Full time (30-40 hours/week)
Start and end dates
June 2013

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