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| Funda English Project- Teach English in Africa |
Help us give the gift of English to pre-school, school children and adults. Though literacy classes these workshops aim to spread the undertanding of the English language in a South African township.
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Highlights
* Immerse yourself in a vibey, friendly and safe South African township
* Give the gift of English to under-privileged kids and adults in South Africa
* Work in a number of different environments along the Garden Route and experience the culturally diverse community
* Learn about African culture and customs from the local Xhosa and Zulu residents
Program Summary
South Africa has 11 official languages. Only 8.2% of the population’s first language is English. In the world today, having a good education and strong sense of English is so important.
Our aim, through the Funda English Project, is to create an appreciation and understanding of the English language across the board. From toddlers to working adults, our mobile workshop visits schools, libraries, NGO centres and homes touching as many lives as possible!
Who Should Apply
Fluent and clear English is a necessity. A TEFL qualification is an advantage. People who join this program should be patient, and able to deal with individuals with little to no English skills.
Skills Required
Apart from a positive, open minded enthusiasm…not much!. You should love working with childern and should have an interest in new cultures & the environment as well as working with communities in a third world country.
Useful Skills
TEFL qualification is a useful skill. However we do have worksheets and teaching aids which help through each workshop. Full training is provided before each workshop and until you are completely confident with your role.
Volunteer Role
Volunteers assist project managers with workshops for the following groups of people:
* Pre-school kids between 2 and 6
* Junior and High School children up to 18
* Unemployed and illiterate adults
Other duties include (reading and teaching):
* Home visits for sick/disabled people
* Children’s ward visits in the local hospitals
* Visits to other NGO centres (physically disabled, old age homes etc)
Teaching basic English, practising conversation and playing word games are all part of the workshop activities.
Location
Knysna is known as the Heart of the Garden Route. It is situated on the coast approximately 550 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The projects are in and around the Knysna area on the beaches and wetlands and in the forests, and in Kayelethu which is about a five minute drive from Knysna. Kayelethu is an informal township – alive with African culture!
OPTIONAL TRIP TO ADDO NATIONAL PARK, STORMS RIVER AND BLOUKRAANS BUNGEE
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