Description
The volunteer will work in a centre for children that provides 24-hour care for 52 disadvantaged children (HIV positive, orphans and half-orphans),pre-school eductation for 120 children from poor rural environmnets and runs a sponsorship program for more than 700 children supporting them in the primary and secondary education. The main focus of the volunteer will be as follows: • Field work for the sponsorship program (selection of new children, family assessment, paying of school fees, providing scholastic material, monitoring of children’s progress at school as well as family situation) in cooperation with the local social worker • Formal and informal education of children (assistance with preparation for school, organizing after-school and weekend activities) • Cooperation with the nursery teachers, preparation and implementation of creative learning • Assistance with the administrative work in cooperation with local staff • Contribution to the publication and PR work of SKCH – story writing, taking of pictures, social media contributions • In case of a specific talent of the volunteer there is a possibility to assist also in the tailoring or carpentry workshop as well as to lead specific music or art club for children The project contributes to the improved educational level of local population and as such contributes to reaching the sustainable development goals of Agenda 2030.