Image: Happy Bus [6 weeks]

Happy Bus [6 weeks]

Trường Mầm Non Ngôi nhà của Bé (Baby's Home)·Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to contribute to SDG #4.2 by providing and opening space for quality education for small children from smaller towns and villages, ensuring educational and social opportunities from introductory learning about different cultures to creating friendly ties with people from minorities and with foreigners.
This project contributes to,
Image: Quality Education - Target 4.7

Quality Education - Target 4.7

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Opportunity Search Tool: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uRyWmgiUrQBjvg2vxDYFHV4rHezPPBdqw3ixV8ewvt4/edit?gid=380944824#gid=380944824
Working Hours: 5 hours per day, 6 days per week (2 hours at each school and 1 hour teaching English to school teachers), from 8:00 - 10:30 AM and 2:30 - 5:00 PM; Day Off: Sunday. Please approach booklet for more details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9NSIQ-jieFKqGGfOdlwIopX2fWkPWs9/view?usp=sharing
Arrival, introduction to the team and integration with other volunteers.
Introduction to materials and detailed explanation of the order of work.
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Week 2
Visiting villages and children with a frequency of about 2 villages per week, taking care of buses and environment
Taking care of and playing with the beneficiaries (e.g. plays from different cultures), creating games (e.g. red light green light, musical chair) and friendly atmosphere, e.g. doing storytelling
Organizing English or own foreign language classes for the beneficiaries based on play
Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. creating artworks and crafts about different cultures, dancing traditional dances and cooking traditional food
Debrief meeting with the partner at the end of each week
Week 3
Practical introduction to the system of work in the project.
Visiting villages and children with a frequency of about 2 villages per week, taking care of buses and environment
Taking care of and playing with the beneficiaries (e.g. plays from different cultures), creating games (e.g. red light green light, musical chair) and friendly atmosphere, e.g. doing storytelling
Organizing English or own foreign language classes for the beneficiaries based on play
Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. creating artworks and crafts about different cultures, dancing traditional dances and cooking traditional food
Debrief meeting with the partner at the end of each week
Collection of beneficiaries data (from now on semi-weekly).
Week 4
Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. creating artworks and crafts about different cultures, dancing traditional dances and cooking traditional food
Organizing English or own foreign language classes for the beneficiaries based on play
Taking care of and playing with the beneficiaries (e.g. plays from different cultures), creating games (e.g. red light green light, musical chair) and friendly atmosphere, e.g. doing storytelling
Visiting villages and children with a frequency of about 2 villages per week, taking care of buses and environment
Possibility of exploring the area for volunteers.
Collect and analyse data from beneficiaries.
Debrief meeting with the partner at the end of each week
Week 5
Organizing foreign languages classes for children, e.g. about cooking and safety.
Visiting villages and children with a frequency of about 2 villages per week, taking care of buses and environment
Taking care of and playing with the beneficiaries (e.g. plays from different cultures), creating games (e.g. red light green light, musical chair) and friendly atmosphere, e.g. doing storytelling
Organizing English or own foreign language classes for the beneficiaries based on play
Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. creating artworks and crafts about different cultures, dancing traditional dances and cooking traditional food
Debrief meeting with the partner at the end of each week
Organizing and presenting sessions about foreign cultures, e.g. cooking or making specific food.
Possibility of exploring the area for volunteers.
Collect and analyse data from beneficiaries.
Week 6
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Closing day with beneficiaries (weekly)
Organization and participation in the goodbye party for volunteers.
Debrief the impact of the project, how the beneficiaries developed, discuss about what went well and even better if and include this in the report

Working hours

Monday to Saturday

7:00 am - 11:00 am

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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