Teaching in Kampala

About the program

On this essential education program, volunteers are placed in a school in Uganda which has high levels of staff shortages as a result of limited funding and inadequate resourcing. These schools are also usually attended by orphaned and underprivileged children. For these reasons teaching volunteers in Uganda are desperately needed here. The teaching which volunteers in Uganda undertake is very varied and can cover one or more of a wide range of academic subjects, as well as practical vocational skills. The majority of these skills help students to improve their career prospects. Volunteers play an invaluable role in teaching children and supporting their educational needs, helping them to increase their chances of higher levels of education, and thus the chance for future employment and a brighter future. Volunteers can plan and teach lessons in subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Physical Education, Health, HIV awareness and any other subject that the volunteer has knowledge and interest in. Volunteers can also plan fun activities and sports programs for recess times and after schools.

Goals of this Project:

• Provide English language skills and teach other subjects to vulnerable children in Uganda
• Teach and interact with marginalized children in Africa
• Improve the future prospects of some of Uganda’s most impoverished children, and help them to break the poverty cycle
• Expose volunteers and children to different people and cultures

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Volunteer's role

Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and can expect to undertake the following tasks:

• Teaching English and other subjects to children attending the school
• Assisting teachers and volunteers in classes
• Teach subjects the volunteer has an interest in (i.e. sport, music, art)
• Create games in English for the students and spend time playing with students
• Help on sustainability-related projects, or ones volunteers devise

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Requirements

Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years and over who wish to help create a brighter future for children through the power of education. This project best suits those with experience and/or qualifications in the field of childhood development and education, though volunteers who simply wish to explore an interest in this field are also welcomed as there are many ways you can assist in the classroom. Whist not mandatory, completing a TEFL course prior to joining this project would prove to be highly beneficial. Importantly, all applicants must first and foremost have a genuine willingness to help, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude. If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!

Additionally, volunteers applying to join this program will be required to supply to following documentation:

• Emergency contact
• Police check
• Resume