Project Description: Volunteer Teaching Opportunity at West Bank Secondary School
Overview: West Bank Secondary School, one of the prestigious private secondary schools in Chikwawa, has partnered with the Sustainable Rural Community Development Organization (SURCOD) to become a hub of volunteerism. This volunteer teaching opportunity focuses on rethinking volunteer practices to ensure decolonized thinking. The project aims to address the Myth of the European Paradise by systematically combating this belief and addressing the root causes of migration through a multi-faceted approach.
Objectives:
Rethink Volunteer Practices: Ensure that volunteer activities are decolonized, empowering local communities and promoting sustainable development.
Combat the Myth of the European Paradise: Address the misconceptions that Europe is a paradise by providing accurate information and highlighting local opportunities.
Promote Sustainable Innovation and Economic Development: Motivate young people to invest in local industries and entrepreneurship, creating job opportunities and fostering economic growth.
Empower Youth through Education and Community Engagement: Provide vocational training and education aligned with local market needs, and engage youth in community development projects.
Key Components:
Education and Awareness:
Reality Check Campaigns:
Launch campaigns that provide a realistic picture of life in Europe, including the challenges faced by migrants.
Use multimedia presentations, guest speakers, and interactive discussions to convey these messages.
Success Stories at Home:
Highlight success stories of individuals who have thrived by creating opportunities within their own countries.
Share these stories through community events, school assemblies, and social media.
Economic Development:
Motivating Sustainable Innovation:
Encourage young people to prioritize sustainable innovation and invest in local industries and entrepreneurship.
Focus on permaculture, agroecology, and other sustainable farming practices.
Vocational Training and Education:
Develop and implement vocational training programs aligned with local market needs.
Empower youth with the skills required for employment and entrepreneurship.
Community Engagement:
Community Forums:
Hold discussions and forums to address misconceptions about migration and provide information about the risks of irregular migration.
Involve community members, local leaders, and experts to facilitate these sessions.
Youth Empowerment Programs:
Engage young people in community development projects that give them a sense of purpose and opportunities at home.
Offer mentorship, leadership training, and support for entrepreneurial ventures.
Expected Outcomes:
Increased awareness about the realities of migration and the challenges faced by migrants in Europe.
Empowered youth with skills and knowledge to create opportunities within their own communities.
Enhanced economic growth through sustainable innovation and local entrepreneurship.
Strengthened community engagement and reduced misconceptions about migration.
This project aims to foster a generation of young people who are not only job seekers but also job creators, contributing to sustainable development and reducing the pressure to migrate in search of a perceived paradise.
Job Description: Volunteer Teacher at West Bank Secondary School
Position Title: Volunteer Teacher
Location: West Bank Secondary School, Chikwawa, Malawi
Organization: Sustainable Rural Community Development Organization (SURCOD)
Objective: To rethink volunteer practices to ensure decolonized thinking and systematically combat the Myth of the European Paradise by addressing root causes of migration through education, awareness, economic development, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Education and Awareness:
Reality Check Campaigns: Organize and lead campaigns to provide a realistic picture of life in Europe, including the challenges faced by migrants.
Success Stories at Home: Highlight and share success stories of individuals who have thrived by creating opportunities within their own countries.
Curriculum Development: Develop and deliver educational content that challenges misconceptions about migration and promotes local opportunities.
Economic Development:
Motivation and Training: Motivate young people to prioritize sustainable innovation and invest in local industries and entrepreneurship.
Permaculture and Agroecology: Teach sustainable farming practices, including permaculture and agroecology, to create job opportunities and foster economic growth.
Vocational Training: Develop and implement vocational training programs aligned with local market needs, empowering youth with skills required for employment and entrepreneurship.
Community Engagement:
Community Forums: Hold discussions and forums to address misconceptions and provide information about the risks of irregular migration.
Youth Empowerment Programs: Engage young people in community development projects that give them a sense of purpose and opportunities at home.
Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to youth, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
Qualifications:
Passion for education, sustainable development, and community engagement.
Experience in teaching or training, particularly with youth.
Knowledge of sustainable farming practices, vocational training, and entrepreneurship.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Benefits:
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on youth education and community development in Malawi.
Hands-on experience in innovative volunteer practices and decolonized thinking.
Professional development and capacity-building opportunities.
A chance to be part of a transformative initiative that addresses the root causes of migration.
By joining this volunteer teaching opportunity at West Bank Secondary School, you will play a crucial role in empowering youth, promoting sustainable development, and fostering a sense of purpose and opportunities at home
Qualifications:
Passion for education, sustainable development, and community engagement.
Experience in teaching or training, particularly with youth.
Knowledge of sustainable farming practices, vocational training, and entrepreneurship.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Benefits:
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on youth education and community development in Malawi.
Hands-on experience in innovative volunteer practices and decolonized thinking.
Professional development and capacity-building opportunities.
A chance to be part of a transformative initiative that addresses the root causes of migration.
Depending on the accommodation chosen, the volunteer will share and cook meals with the family and prepare meals as a team.
Accommodation: Volunteers can stay in the Host House, Hostel, guest house depending on the Choice of Volunteer, The cost of hosting is 300 EUR three month
Transport to Office: Small Buses to the work will cost between 1 EUR going and back per day
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Volunteers will be able to pay fo an online visa and on arrival Visa however here is the link where volunteers will get visa information https://www.evisa.gov.mw/Not Specified
Check if you country require a visa in Malawi
There is need to have insurance as encouraged by SCI
The cost of hosting is 150 EUR per months, plus one-off payment of project admin fees of 100 EUR nonrefundable, all paid on arrival.
Aiport Pick up 25 EUR. and 25EUR Airport Drop
Fees is used for contribution towards Food and accomodation, and part of it project administration
West Bank Secondary School is one of the prestigious private Secondary School in Chikwawa which has partnered with Sustainable Rural Community Development organization to be the hub of volunteerism. This volunteer teaching opportunity will be focused on rethinking volunteer practices to ensure decolonized thinking. This project will also aim at addressing the Myth of the European Paradise. Through this project we would like to systematically combat this belief and address the root causes of migration, through investing in multi-faceted approach:
Education and Awareness:
The project will support in organizing Reality Check Campaigns: Launch campaigns that provide a realistic picture of life in Europe, including the challenges faced by migrants.
Success Stories at Home: Highlight success stories of individuals who have thrived by creating opportunities within their own countries.
Economic Development:
This volunteer assignment will also focus on motivating young people to prioritize sustainable innovation and invest in local industries and entrepreneurship, creating job opportunities and fostering economic growth. (Permaculture, agro ecology and all other sustainable farming practices)
To develop and implement volunteer assignment that provide vocational training and education aligned with the local market needs, empowering youth with the skills required for employment and entrepreneurship.
Community Engagement:
Community Forums: Hold discussions and forums to address misconceptions and provide information about the risks of irregular migration
Youth Empowerment Programs: Engage young people in community development projects that give them a sense of purpose and opportunities at home.
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