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GYC2108 - Teaching English in Mombasa Country: Kenya Cost: £1075.00 Please note: £100.00 per week Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 4 weeks (4 - 12 weeks) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... someone who can show patience and initiative to cope with the large number of children in your classes. You will work closely with local teachers, but for those with more experience and confidence, there will be opportunities for independent teachers. Your resources will be limited so you will have the chance to use your imagination and creativity to get the most out of your time. Skills in any extra curricular activities will be welcomed at this project, with particular emphasis on sports coaching and environmental awareness. Volunteering is a great way to discover Kenya and share your skills with the world. We have opportunities across the country.Working with primary schools located in Mikindani, 7km west of Mombasa, you could share your English language skills as you soak up the Kenyan culture. As one of the poorer areas of the country, local youngsters struggle against the problems of child labour, alcoholism and abuse. You could play an important role in enriching their education and equipping the children with tools for better futures. Large class sizes and limited resources make for a challenging project, but one which is infinitely rewarding. Project details: i-to-i works with a number of schools located in Mikindani, 7km west of Mombasa, and at the south of Mombasa Island. Mikindani is a very poor suburb, which means the youths and orphans in the area struggle against the problems of child labour, alcoholism and abuse. The schools were founded in the 1990s, usually with sponsorship from the local church, NGOs and other well wishers. They have been set up as places where orphans and street children in the local area can be provided with an education. The schools are severely under-resourced and often have large class sizes due to staff shortages. As the schools cannot afford to pay its teachers a good salary it is hard for them to recruit staff and often the staff they do have are forced to take on other work so cannot be at the school regularly. Why the project needs volunteers: Education is seen as a privilege in Kenya and until recently was reserved for those who could afford to pay school fees. In recent years, primary education became free and (in theory) universally accessible. With very little funds the schools simply cannot afford to hire new teachers or purchase resources. The support of volunteers is critical in order to continue providing the most basic of education to children. Your role as a volunteer: When teaching in Kenya, your primary role will be to help teach English to the children. Extra curricular activities are encouraged and extremely popular at the school, in particular sports and activities to raise awareness of environmental issues in relation to the communities. Where the project is based: The schools are either based in Mikindani, just 7km west of Mombasa along the Nairobi-Mombasa road, or at the south of Mombasa Island. Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and is also the largest coastal port in East Africa. Mombasa has good transport connections and is well linked to the rest of the country. Facilities are good, with several banks, including Barclays, internet cafes, tour operators and most of the amenities you would expect from a city. Homestay accommodation is included in the project fee and is supplied with water and electricity, although both may be cut off from time to time. Please book your flight to arrive into Mombasa (airport code MBA) on the advertised arrival date to ensure your airport pickup. 0845 344 7592 i-to-i: We pride ourselves in a high level of service to ensure that all our gap year travellers get the most our of their meaningful travel. With Teaching, Community Development, Conservation, Sports, Media and Health placements in 24 countries, we can offer you the meaningful gap year that you want.