UMD-NEPAL’s Teaching
English at Community Schools program is an opportunity for volunteers
or interns to take an active role in the Nepali classroom.
Our volunteers help to teach English in community
schools and support the students to use their new skills. The acquisition
of the English Language is a vital skill for the Nepali people. It gives them a
voice and offers them a chance to change their future. Our teaching
volunteers will work with the school’s existing English teacher who
will provide classroom curricular and assistance with teaching methods and
language barriers. At the same time the volunteer will help
the English teacher to develop their own language skills. There
is no greater freedom than knowledge. This belief defines the philosophy at our
organization which offers English classes completely free of charge to people
of all ages in the hopes of creating an equal opportunity for everyone to
receive a quality education.
Volunteer
Roles/ Working Hours
Your
role will consist of leading the English classes, where possible this will be
done together with another volunteer. At present, the general level of English
of our learners across all schools and settings is basic, and it is important
that volunteers are prepared to be teaching students or learners who will more
than likely be at a beginner level. Generally, volunteers will work with
classes 3 times a week between 4 hours per day its flexible, and the length of
lessons is usually around an hour but can sometimes be shortened or extended
depending on other activities of schools and settings. The class teacher will
usually be there in the classroom with you but normally not participating.
Depending on which class you teach the assistance you will receive from the
teacher will vary. Specific tasks include a combination of the activities
listed below:
- Giving English lessons to
children (sometimes there is also a demand for Arts or Sports classes).
- Bringing new ideas to improve
the HELP English project.
- Preparing lesson plans or even
a syllabus or study programme for your subject, considering what’s been
done in the past and what can be improved now.
- Guaranteeing that all the
materials used during each session are stored and put back into place
afterwards. The school is open most of the year (from January to
December). Volunteers can get there from Monday to Friday – in the morning
(8:30 am until 11:30 am and 3 pm until 6 pm). However, it might vary
according to the subject(s) you will be teaching. Do not forget you’ll
need some time for planning activities and staff meetings!
Volunteer Requirements
- Age 20+ on arrival.
- Intermediate or Good English
language level when you start working; we can arrange Nepali Language
courses for you to start on arrival, which can boost your Nepali before
you start volunteering.
- Minimum commitment: normally 4
weeks – could be less in exceptional circumstances or for exceptional
candidate.
- Empathetic, responsible,
pro-active and strong enough personality to deal with unexpected situations
and ask for help when necessary.
- Relevant skills in English,
Arts/Crafts or Sports, ECA.
- Some experience teaching or
working with children in some way.
- Empathetic, responsible,
pro-active and strong enough personality to deal with unexpected
situations and ask for help when necessary.
- Good team player.
- Ability and/or confidence to
deal with streetwise children.
Volunteering
with UMD-Nepal will provide you a great and wonderful experience in your life,
you will never forget the children from the school as well as the community you
live in, this experience will give you a perspective of our world helping you
along your life and provide an understanding as to why it is important to help
and to collaborate in order to make the world better. In addition, we offer
many benefits that are included in your volunteering program:
- Nepali Language classes.
- Tours and Tourist activities
around the City.
- Camping's, Trekking, hiking and
more.
- Trips and Visits to other
cities in Nepal
- Accommodation and food will be
provided
- Certificate as an International
Volunteer.
- Many other activities the
organization prepare for the volunteers.
Who
we are looking for:
Anybody
is welcome to participate in our program, previous experience and
qualifications are not required. What is most important to us is that you bring
a positive attitude and the desire to help others. The people who work in our
program are passionate, patient, and enthusiastic about the work they do, love
children and animals. The following qualities are also helpful:
Desired
Qualities:
- Can speak English fluently.
- Is enthusiastic about teaching
children.
- Can be creative in the
classroom.
- To love animals.
- Loves traveling and adventures
as much as we do.
- Can commit to volunteering for
at least one month.
- Is open to experiencing a new
culture.
Helpful
But Not Essential:
- To speak some Nepali.
- Prior experience with teaching
children helps.
Open For All: All Regions are
Applicable
