📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Consistent with IGEEI commitment and vision in making “Global Education Accessible for All” we are passionate in allowing rural students to have access to global language IGEEI through our partnership with various universities, schools and academic institution we are encouraging students to enroll to our Global Education Language course. Starting with German language due to some interest to learn German but lack of easily accessible and affordable means. The project is in partnership with the local government of Tanay and University of Rizal System.
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteer will develop the curriculum consistent with the acceptable standards and assist the students to pass the formal language accreditation process. This is a formal teaching opportunity where classes in most cases be held and hosted by the university/school or academic institution we are working with. Volunteer will be responsible in implementing the language lessons, providing exercises, developing the language curriculum, gathering the right information on the schedules of formal exams/tests for accreditation process, guide and encourage the students to take formal accreditation for the exam.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodations will be in the IGEEI dorm with common kitchen and toilet. They can cook their food and buy the ingredients in the nearby market. Allowance of PhP 5,000 will be provided to volunteer every month to cover their daily food needs. Weekends are free and each month volunteer are given 2 vacation leaves subject to approval and discussion with the IGEEI management
📍 About the location
The airport of entry is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila. One of the IGEEI local volunteer will meet the participants in the airport once the travel details has been provided. Due to the location of the project, we strongly suggest that we meet the volunteers in the airport and travel together going to the project site. Public transportation is a challenge in the Philippines.The venue is in Tanay, Rizal Province approximately 3 hours away from Manila depending on traffic. Tanay is an upland rural area famous for hiking, caves and river natural wonders. To know more about places to visit in Tanay please visit this link: http://sheslouisse.com/8-must-visit-places-around-tanay-rizal-in-a-day-under-php-1000/
During weekends participants will have their free time, they may decide to travel together in some places within Tanay. The location being an upland means there are no near beaches in the area. We recommend that they do this after the workcamp proper.
Please take note that free time is not covered by the participation fee. This can be shouldered by the participants themselves, we recommend that the participants bring at least 10,000 Pesos (200 USD) as their pocket money.
⚠️ Requirements
a. Formal studies on specific language he/she will teach are not required but an asset.
b. German native speakers are preferred but not required
c. Flexible, team player and solution oriented. Since this project is a pilot stage, the volunteer is expected to develop everything from scratch.
d. Culturally sensitive with can-do attitude who has the ability to encourage the team and others to produce quality results.
e. At least University or College graduate. NO age limit necessary, we also encourage retirees to join as they bring deeper knowledge and wisdom.
f. Ability to communicate and write in English properly.
ℹ️ Additional information
1. You will be frequently asked to introduce yourself to local people especially in cultural exchanges settings. Please be prepared and enjoy that exposure. The area we work rarely meet foreigners so it is also a learning experience for them.
2. Philippine weather may vary from time to time. But do not worry we only have two season “Dry and Wet”. Prepare proper sunblock and comfortable clothing.
3. We asked participants to wear appropriately not showing too much skin. In most cases participants will work with students and meet the members of the community. We suggest and highly encourage everyone to wear close rubber shoes, t-shirt and pants. NO shorts, flip flops during actual activity and undershirts.
4. Drinking liquor and alcoholic beverages are extremely discourage.
5. Zero tolerance in illegal drugs and we remind participants that never risk yourselves or other participants on these addictions.
6. Zero tolerance to Sexual Harassments and soliciting illicit relationships with students. Please take note that these are criminal offence in the Philippines.
The participation fee is 300 for the first month and 200 for the succeeding month.