Teaching & Working with Children
Highlights
- Vibrant Kingston Arrival: Start your journey in Kingston, Jamaica's dynamic capital. Dive into the local culture with an optional excursion.
- Negril Bound: Travel to Negril, your destination for meaningful volunteering.
- Teaching Assistant Role: Collaborate with local teachers to bring the curriculum to life, supporting activities from special education to sports.
- Enhancing Literacy and Numeracy: Lead sessions in reading, math, and cultural exchange, actively boosting students' skills.
- Impact with Enthusiasm: Your background doesn't matter; your passion does. Contribute to children's education on a gap year, career break, research project, or for a fulfilling experience.
Overview
Embark on a meaningful volunteer journey starting in Kingston, Jamaica's capital. Upon arrival, you'll undergo orientation to prepare for the adventure ahead, including an option to explore Kingston's culture. Then, you'll travel to Negril to commence your project work.
As a dedicated teaching assistant in Negril, your passion for children and desire for change will shine. Collaborating with local educators, you'll help bring the daily curriculum to life. Your involvement may include special education, arts and crafts, IT, one-on-one sessions, and support for physical education and sports. You'll also facilitate sessions on reading, math, and cultural exchange, enhancing students' literacy and numeracy skills.
This volunteer project welcomes everyone, whether on a gap year, career break, conducting research, or seeking fulfillment. Your enthusiasm and willingness to make a positive impact matter more than previous experience. Join us in Negril and become a vital part of our local-led initiative supporting and empowering the community's children.
- Pre-departure support
- 24/7 in-country support
- Airport pick-up
- Welcome Dinner
- Orientation
- 2 Nights of shared accommodation in Kingston
- Single Room Accommodation in Negril
- Kitchen hub to prepare own meals
- Breakfast Monday–Friday
- Airfare
- Visa
- Any personal expenses
- Transfer to the Bus station to the project location
- Optional Excursions & tours
- Project transfers (Cheap local taxis are available)
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
- Daily lunch & dinner