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GYC0408 - Teaching Sports, Arts, English, Music, Drama Country: Kenya Cost: £2890.00, Wage is £50+ per month Cost Includes: The price includes insurance, accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, kit or visas       Duration: 4 months (You can extend your ticket and insurance for up to 12 months but the scheme ends after 4 months. However, AV are always there for you, even when the scheme has ended.) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7508 or

 

	This placement would suit... motivated and adventurous school leavers, students and graduates aged 18- 24 years old who want to put something back and make a difference in the developing world whilst enjoying a total adventure experience. The placement at a glance Accommodation in pairs with food and allowances provided. Four-day in-county orientation followed by 3 months at your school. Then one month extensive travel including the amazing AV group safari. Country knowledge Kenya has a multi-racial society of some 32 million. It straddles the Equator and its climate ranges from arid semi-dessert to temperate conditions. With its tropical coastline few areas of the world can boast such dramatic scenery and welcoming friendly peoples. Orientation and Training Our 4-day orientation course is held on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley and, whilst getting to know your fellow AVs, you are introduced to the local language, culture and customs, health and hygiene, TEFL teaching practices and all you need to ensure your precious time in East Africa is the best it can be. "AV do a fantastic job, combining a very professional service with a real friendly touch; a sense of achievement and independence but never letting you feel cut off. To anyone still wavering and unsure - Go for it! You wont regret choosing AV" School Selection AV has built up incredible relationships worldwide and selects suitable rural primary and secondary schools in which volunteers can be placed in pairs. Pupils have a huge desire to learn and, with class sizes from 40 upwards, there will be lots of smiling faces to get to know! Schools are selected within areas that allow you to meet up with other AVs most weekends, though we do encourage you to contribute in full to festivals and ceremonies in your village as well as the extra-mural activities in your school. School Location In Kenya several of the schools are in the Rift Valley region, near Lake Nakuru or overlooking the spectacular Kerio Valley. Others are in the farming regions of the Western Plateau or in the tea plantations of the Nandi Hills. English is the official language and you will teach in English, but an effort to learn some Kiswahili would be both useful to you and appreciated by the Kenyans. Teaching You will work as an Assistant Teacher and we will place you, where possible, in schools to enable you to teach your preferred subjects. You will undoubtedly be in demand within the schools and will be expected to help in a wide variety of activities- especially teaching music, drama and arts. Sports coaching and PE are also particularly popular. The school year starts in January and ends in November. The school terms are January to April, May to August and September to November and AVs will arrive at their schools for the beginning of term. Adventure, Travel and Safari Following your teaching attachment you have a period of independent travel for nearly 3 weeks until departure from Nairobi in our specially equipped trucks to view the magnificent range of game living around the shores of Lake Nakuru and into the Masai Mara or Samburu to find the Big Five. Culture shock and Security Many AVs have walked this path before you, but this is not a scheme for the faint hearted. There will be periods of frustration and, initially, a considerable culture shock. The safety and security of our volunteers is our utmost concern. We provide a comprehensive medical and general travel policy arranged by Endsleigh Insurance, including 24 hour medical cover and air repatriation, in-country medical back up and air rescue with the Flying Doctors society of East Africa. Apply below for free brochure.There is no application fee. 0845 344 7508 Africa and Asia Venture is for motivated people aged 18-24 who want to spend four months+ teaching - especially English and sports - in Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Malawi), China, Thailand, Nepal, the Indian Himalayas and Mexico. Training in TEFL, local language, religion, culture and history is provided, plus accommodation, food and a local living allowance. Community and conservation projects are available in Kenya and Uganda. Three weeks of travel are included in all our Ventures and a safari is part of the scheme. Shorter Ventures of five weeks that include building projects, adventure and safaris are also available in Kenya, Uganda, Mexico and Thailand. Full support provided.