23.04.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX / Tips & things worth knowing

Tips for volunteering in schools

The time has come. The flight is booked, the suitcase packed, maybe you even learned a few words of Swahili or Afrikaans. But what is it like, in one volunteer project to work? What will you face in the first few days and what is the best way to behave? So that you can get through your first days on site well, we have them for you Daily routines compiled using the example of a volunteer project in a primary school.

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1. Day in your project
2. Day in the project
3rd and 4th day in the project
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1. Day in your project

On your first day you will be introduced to your new job, for example an elementary school. Even if it goes without saying: Arrive on time and well rested - that makes a good impression. First you get to know the principal. Here you will get some rough information about the school, he will probably ask you about your preferences, in which class you would like to teach. After that you will be sent to your:n Class teacher: in passed on.

This: r is happy about your support and your students: inside even more! Introduce yourself and be open and friendly. Today your:e teacher:in gives you an introduction to the daily routine: Listen carefully to what you are told and ask questions if you don't understand something! Try to integrate as quickly as possible. You won't remember everything right away and you'll probably have to ask a few times, but don't be afraid to ask for names, places and processes.

Tip: Bring your students a few introductory gifts, such as stickers, crayons or pencils, erasers, balloons, balls or sweets. The children will be happy about the souvenirs and will immediately take you to their hearts. Important: Please discuss with your class teacher when you will distribute the gifts.

2. Day in the project

Everything will be easier for you on the second day. You know your workplace, your class teacher and maybe one or the other name of your students. Today you become yours first real tasks to get! In your school class you practice reading with the slow learners, explain them arithmetic problems or help them if they don't understand something. Your class teacher is happy, if you her or him actively supported, Own initiative is required! If you do not have a fixed task today, ask where and how you can help, If it comes to understanding problems, the other volunteers also help you.

3rd and 4th day in the project

Over the next few days you will become yourself always feel better. By now you know your class teacher, your students and the area. Your daily tasks also crystallize, because of course it is clear: different teachers have different requirements. It's not a problem if you don't speak the local language perfectly. If you do not understand something, ask! You will notice, soon your language skills, your soft skills and your lessons will improve.

We hope these tips for School Volunteers will get you started on a new one school abroad can facilitate.

Very important: Stay motivated and enjoy the time!

Author

Steffen Mayer

World traveler and passionate supporter of volunteer projects worldwide since 1999.

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