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Venezuela Teaching Project
With very little funding from the government and a limited number of staff, schools rely heavily on volunteers to help teach their classes. Each program offers a real insight into the diverse and rich culture of this incredible country, while also being very rewarding for the individual taking part. It will also boost your own confidence and improve your conversational skills while passing on your knowledge and skills to appreciative listeners!
Volunteer Role
You will be using your creativity and energy, and be expected to lead conversational English language classes, helping with comprehension skills and English pronunciation of both adults and children. You will be able to design the learning structures of each class and you can be as creative as you want to. You could feature role-playing, games and songs to help. Classes will be between six and twelve pupils. The children at the school are all aged between four and fourteen. The younger children normally are able to learn English without an accent.
Although one of the program’s main goals is for the children to learn English, an indispensable vocational skill, there are a number of teaching opportunities available. Activities and duties that you will be involved with include:
- Teaching conversational English classes
- Teaching music at the local music school or assist teaching arts, craft and ceramics
- Helping with computer classes for children and teenagers at the local computer centre with internet-connection
- Teaching sports
- Helping with homework
- Assisting with play therapy or recreational and developmental activities and help organise special events
Location
The area known as La Gran Sabana, "the Great Savannah" is located in the south-eastern corner of Venezuela, at the border with Guyana and Brazil. You will be based in the heart of the La Gran Sabana national park near to the town of Santa Elena de Uairén.
Accommodation and Meals
You will be staying at a shared house with other volunteers and project staff. You will share facilities, though can request a single room. You will have access to a laundry service and be fed three daily meals along with refreshments and snacks.
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Programme Overview
Duration & Prices:
2 weeks - $1239/€969,
4 weeks - $1809/€1409,
6 weeks - $2379/€1859,
8 weeks - $2849/€2229,
How to book & pay:
Pay $339/€259 deposit to book. Balance due 10 weeks prior to departure.
What is included?
Transfers to Santa Elena
Financial donation
Accommodation & meals
Full 24 hour support
Orientation
Certificate/Written reference |
What is not included?
Travel insurance
Flights
Personal Items
Email/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
visas
Any additional excursions |
Programme Summary:
The teaching programs are excellent for any compassionate and caring individuals wanting to experience the true Venezuelan culture. With its tremendous scenery and warm, friendly people, Venezuela should be one of the places in South America that you definitely visit.
Arrival dates: The first Monday of each month (arrive the day before)
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