School for Computer Training - Abomey (Ages 18+)
Project Details
This private school focuses on computer training as essential to the education of its students. With 350 middle school youth attending classes there is a lot of teaching to be done. The school is faced with limited resources and few computers making it difficult to teach everyday lessons.
Program Costs
4 weeks: $1,630
6 weeks: $1,760
8 weeks: $1,950
Volunteer Abroad Program Fees
Fees may be paid by personal check, money order or credit card.
| Included | Not Included |
| Lodging/3 meals per day | Airfare |
| Arrival pick-up at airport | In-country transportation |
| Medical/accident insurance | Phone cards |
| 24 hour emergency staff | Internet |
| Predeparture and Arrival Orientation | |
Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers are needed to help assist teachers in the classroom and especially to work with the students in computer training. Emphasis is placed on teaching and improving fundamental computer skills according to the student’s age and skill level. There is also the ability to organize recreational and arts activities.
Location
The center is located in Abomey, about 65 miles from Cotonou. All volunteers will be taken to a host family upon arrival and will participate in a three day orientation to Beninois culture and their project.
Accommodations and Meals
Volunteers will stay with carefully screened host families for the duration of the program. Two meals during the week and three on weekends with your host family are included in your stay.
Transportation and Travel Arrangements
All travel arrangements must be booked according to Greenheart Travel instructions. Booking travel is your responsibility, but we are more than happy to help you as needed. A volunteer coordinator will meet you at the airport in Cotonou upon your arrival and arrange your transportation to your host family. Upon arrival in Cotonou you will have an orientation for about two days before arriving on the volunteer site.
Depending on the location of your host family you may be within walking distance to your work site or a short bus ride away. Greenheart Travel does not cover any bus fare used in transit to the work site.
Local Support
Greenheart Travel always provides you with a thorough network of support before departure and during your time abroad. You will be provided with pre-departure orientation materials that will walk you through every step of your program. Your local coordinator, host family, and volunteer site supervisor are more than happy to address questions or difficulties that you may have at anytime during your program.
Dates, Duration and Application Deadlines
Volunteers may join the program at any time throughout the year. Projects run 2-12 weeks in length.
2010 Start Dates:
March 8, March 29, April 12, April 26, May 10, May 23, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, September 6, September 20, October 4, October 17
Applications are due at least 8 weeks before your intended date of departure.
Requirements
Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required. Any volunteers with experience or study in computers and computer training are encouraged to apply. An intermediate level of French is required. French lessons are available prior to the volunteer project for an additional fee.