Volunteer Role
Put to use your energy and creativity and lead conversational English language classes and help with the skills and pronunciation of both children and adults. The structure of the classes will largely be left open, so be as creative as you can! You could incorporate songs, role-plays, and games to help. Classes will be between 6 and 12 pupils, and children at the school are between the ages of 4 and 14. The younger children will be able to pick up English without an accent.
Although one of the main goals is for children to learn English, a valuable vocational skill, there is a wide range of other teaching opportunities available. Duties and activities 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
What’s Included in the Programme
- Transfer from Caracas International airport to bus terminal
- Bus from Caracas to Santa Elena
- Volunteer placement
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Full support and 24 hour back up from our local staff
- Orientation, continual supervision and regular briefings
- Certificate and/or written reference
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement
- All flights
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above the planned itinerary in Venezuela
Please note: The project cost only covers your one-way travel and hotel stay down to Santa Elena from Caracas. If you would like to add on a return package (which would cover your return bus ticket, transfers and hotel stay in Caracas), please contact us. This is an additional payment of £120 / 162€.
Prices & Durations
Venezuela Teaching Volunteers - 2 weeks £949
Venezuela Teaching Volunteers - 4 weeks £1,249
Venezuela Teaching Volunteers - 6 weeks £1,549
Venezuela Teaching Volunteers - 8 weeks £1,849
