Come to help at our trilingual school and witness the growth of the school in central Rwanda in Muhanga, Rwanda

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Our school is a trilingual kindergarten and primary school with over 370 kids. It has been recognized as the first school in the whole district. We follow the active learning philosophy where children are placed at the center of their education. The school's mission is to form capable and motivated students. It is a non-confessional school and 25% of the kids come from low-income families and receive scholarships in order to promote social mobility.
    We are looking for volunteers who are familiar with Montessori philosophy or/and interactive learning and have experience working with children to bring them to the maximum of their capacity.

    The school also houses a multi-purpose hall where volunteers are welcome to organize cultural events, music and dance classes.

    We also run an eight acres farm where volunteers will be able to help harvesting. We are also opened to any projects which could help our organic farm growing; such as solar energy, water filtering and new ways of farming.

    Overall, we are really open to any types of projects or ideas that you think will add value to our school and farm.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The volunteers will be given the opportunity to live with Rwandans, exchange with them in French and English and to discover the beautiful country that Rwanda is. Volunteers will also witness the growth of the school and the farm and learn new teaching and farming skills.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for volunteers to help at our school.

    - Teaching kindergarten and primary
    - Montessori methodology
    - Good knowledge of English or French
    - Competent in computer
    - Library organization
    - Sports or arts
    - Fundraising experience

    Again we welcome any enthusiastic volunteers!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Kinyarwanda (Rwanda): Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Volunteers will be living at the farm together with the school teachers and other volunteers. The farm is located 20 minutes on foot away from the school and is guarded 24/7. It is located in the city centre close to the market, restaurants, shops and bus stations. Lunch will be provided at school. In the evening, volunteers are welcome to enjoy chapatis, sambusas, skewers and the famous Rwandan buffets at the restaurants in town.

    They can have lunch at school. Breakfast and dinner could eventually be provided on request.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Rwanda is a rather safe country with very welcoming inhabitants. It is very easy and convenient to travel around by bus.

    The school is located close to major tourist attractions, such as:

    - Kigali, the thriving and fast developing capital city
    - Virunga national park (perfect for gorilla and golden monkey tracking)
    - Lake Kivu
    -Akagera national park with the famous Big 5
    -Nyungwe forest, home to chimpanzees and the colombus monkeys

    We have enjoyed welcoming volunteers from different parts of the world, with new ideas and different perspectives.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 212484653269

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