Teaching and Community Interaction. The primary project will be working with Newport youth who will earn academic credit in Social Studies through one-on-one learning about volunteers homelands and other topics in history and geography. Vols will be expanding the world vision of rural NH youth. Mornings will be semi-formal instruction with; afternoons will feature cooking, games, use of computer laboratory, etc. The school program ends with an evening cultural fair, presentations and dinner. STUDY THEME: World Culture and History, appreciation of diversity, tolerance of differences.
Accomodation & food:
In the local high school. Beds and linens provided.
Location & leisure:
The organizers are experienced workcamp hosts in rural western New Hampshire, town population 6000. There will be several opportunities to experience the beauty of New Hampshire s lakes and mountains plus one all-day field trip with the students. In addition Vols will meet with local Revitalization Committee, Rotary and other elements of the Newport community.
Requirements:
VFP MOTIVATION FORM REQUIRED. Good English. No smoking or alcohol at housing. Basic computer skills, including PowerPoint, are helpful. Must enjoy working with teens and be able to maintain appropriate teacher-student boundaries. PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE ON TIME AND REMAIN FOR THE ENTIRE WORKCAMP
Age:
18-99
Region:
New hampshire
Location:
Newport
Language(s):
English
Airport:
BOS: General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl (Boston, United States)
« When volunteering in Malawi and Tanzania while at school and during my year out I developed a love of East Africa and soon felt itchy to go back. On discovering VAP I found a number of workcamps in Kenya and at far more affordable prices than any 'volunteer abroad' organisations. I chose a 6 week workcamp based at a secondary school in western Kenya... »
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