About

The volunteers will be placed in elementary schools, where the students are aged 6 to 12 years old. The project has several aims, including assisting local staff and motivating students to make an effort in life and develop a passion for learning. It also seeks to stimulate intercultural learning and prepare elementary school students for the next level of education.

The activities will include preparing students for higher education levels, supporting teaching and learning activities, and organizing sports, art, and music activities. The project also aims to help develop students’ personal interests and talents.

Location

These projects are located in Java Island Terminal of arrival: Semarang Airport, railway station (Volunteer is NOT ALLOWED to buy flight ticket before getting the visa and get confirmation from the host organization)

Child Protection

Please note that you will be required to sign ICYE’s policy Care to Engage on Safeguarding Children.

Volunteer Tasks

• Supervising children during school hours.

• Assisting local teachers in conducting classes.

• Organizing class activities together with local teachers.

• Introducing basic English to children through interactive learning.

• Introducing volunteer culture through games, music, dance, and other creative activities.

Volunteer Requirements

The volunteer should love working with children and be open-minded, mature, respectful of local customs, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, confident, and independent, especially in motivating students to speak up and actively participate in conversations.

If you have a strictly vegan diet, disabilities or limitations of anykind, facial piercings, visible tattoos, colorful hair or a criminal offense in the past, please contact the host organization

Accommodation

The accommodation and food will be provided by a local host family or at a dormitory.