Project details:
This project is based at a public school in Bali where funding is not available to provide native English teachers. English classes are currently held, but these mostly cover grammar (not a favourite subject amongst the students!) and there is no resource for conversational practice. Volunteers are therefore needed to help teach the children English and motivate them through more fun methods and conversation. Other teachers in the school are also eager to learn English and to learn new teaching methods or you could teach English at the local women&rquo;s organisation. There would also be the possibility to get involved in sports classes for those interested.
As there are many great spots for surfing in this area, this is a perfect opportunity to combine teaching English with learning to surf! 3 surf lessons are included in your project, which will take place in Kuta during your first week. Following each 2.5 hour lesson you will have the afternoon free to practice. This should be sufficient to get you surfing on your own, so you&rquo;ll have a great way to spend your free time! Extra lessons are available at your own expense.
Why the project needs volunteers:
Although Bali has a booming tourist industry, many families do not receive any benefits from it and many struggle month by month to meet the basic needs of their family. The 2002 bombing in Bali worsened this economic situation, and as a result there are now hundreds of children and adults not benefiting from the education they deserve. By volunteering as an English teacher you will be helping to enhance the lives of Balinese children and adults through the provision of education. You will be opening up more opportunities to them - particularly as tourism is an important industry.
What kind of skills you need to go on this type of project:
Volunteers at this project should have a genuine love of children and an interest in education. Although you do not require any special skills, any experience working with children would be valuable. To give you a head start with your English Teaching you will be provided with an i-to-i online TEFL course included in the price of this project. Volunteers should be patient, hard-working, resourceful and imaginative and willing to join in a wide range of activities.
You do not need to be able to surf as 3 beginners lessons are included with your project. However, you must be a good swimmer to do this project. A fun and positive attitude will come in handy too!
Important: It is vital to follow bathing advice at the beaches. Some areas are subject to riptides and strong currents and you should exercise caution, particularly while learning to surf.
Your role as a volunteer:
You may become involved in teaching English to the children and the teachers through a variety of methods, including formal learning using textbooks, conversation classes, games, songs and story-telling. You could also get involved with teaching English at a local women&rquo;s organisation or try your hand at a little sports coaching if you wish.
Where the project is based:
This project is based in Canggu, with homestay or guesthouse accommodation within easy reach by foot (10 - 15 minutes walk) or bicycle (available for hire). The 3 surfing lessons will be held at a beach in Kuta, approximately 40 minutes away by car (equipment and transport there and back included, although if you wish to stay at the beach after your classes you will need to make your own way back). After three lessons most volunteers will be able to surf at the beach nearest to the homestay or guesthouse (5km away - you can arrange a car and driver for approximately ?5 to transport you). There are many surf-spots within 1 - 1.5hour drive of the homestay or guesthouse and extra lessons or escorted trips to different beaches can be easily arranged - your In Country Coordinator will explain the different options and prices. The homestay is in a quiet area, with a small shop and local restaurant nearby. More choice of shops and restaurants can be found at the beach.
There are the Galungan holidays from 18th March 2009 in which holidays may last for a week and may affect the project. Please note that this holiday is every 210 days and so will be at a different time each year and may affect your time at the project. The next expected date of Galungan will be October 13th 14th and 15th and may affect work at the school for the week. Volunteers can help work at the orphanage at this time.
Hari Nyepi is the Balinese New Year and occurs on the first new moon in March and is expected to fall on 27 March 2009, on this day no one leaves the house, there are no lights allowed, no noise, and no planes landing or taking off. This is so the Balinese people can enter the New Year with prayer. This day happens in March or April each year.
Please book your flight to arrive into Denpasar (airport code DPS) on the advertised arrival date to ensure your airport pickup.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- Accommodation: Shared room in homestay or guesthouse
- Food: Breakfast only provided (budget approximately US$70 per week)
- Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
- Training: In-country orientation and Online TEFL course
- Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support
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