This placement would suit... anyone with an enthusiasm for teaching and a desire to learn!
 Projects Abroad has connections with 16 schools in and around Kathmandu and volunteers can choose between teaching at a secondary or nursery school, an orphanage or a development centre. In the nursery schools volunteers work with children between the ages of 4 and 12. In secondary schools the children age between 13 and 18. And in the development centre there are students of all ages from 5 to 45. On average, a class has 30 pupils and a volunteer will normally be in charge of half a class, the other half being taken either by another volunteer or a local teacher.
Teaching Nepalese children is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. They are spirited and charming and eager to learn. The role of the volunteer is to improve their spoken English skills. Volunteers often find songs and games popular and useful in maintaining the children's attention and in encouraging them to speak or sing in English. You may be asked to teach some grammar and a good English grammar book can be a worthwhile investment.
It is also possible to get involved in extra curricular activities after school or while school is on. You can think of some exciting games which will be new to the school here. In some placements, volunteers not only teach English but also music and dance, nursing, crafts, sewing, cooking and the concept of "playing". Previous volunteers have created gardens, built chicken coops, cooked breakfast and done laundry. Volunteers always make a difference to the children and staff by sharing their own customs, language and lifestyles. In a country where only 70% of children have the opportunity to go to school and where most schools are understaffed and have overcrowded classrooms, Projects Abroad volunteers are always welcome and their help greatly appreciated. All volunteers are allocated a supervisor within their placement and also have the backup of our staff in the local office and the UK office. Accommodation is with local ‘host’ families; as well as providing support, advice and an insight into Nepalese family life, host families also provide three meals per day which tend to be traditional recipes and give volunteers a great opportunity to sample a range of Nepalese delights!
 Our users say..."The children I taught were absolutely adorable and the volunteers were great friends... I cannot stress how great the experience was. I believe it has made me a lot more independent and I have no problem in meeting new people and being in different situations" - Anna Thompson.
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