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Early Childhood Development (ECD) Assistant ‎

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The experience

The Early Childhood Development Assistant supports SYI’s early learning program for young children in the Soweto community. Volunteers help create a safe, engaging, and educational environment where children can develop basic literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills through structured and play-based learning.
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What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 18 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: For sustainability purposes


What you get

3 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner English

Between 20 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Kenya


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Assist in daily classroom activities for young children (ages approx. 3–6)
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‎Support the lead teacher during lessons, games, and creative activities
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‎Help with storytelling, songs, drawing, and interactive play
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‎Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction, and confidence building
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‎Assist in preparing learning materials (flashcards, crafts, learning aids)


Activities & Shift

Assist in daily classroom activities for young children (ages approx. 3–6)
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‎Support the lead teacher during lessons, games, and creative activities
‎
‎Help with storytelling, songs, drawing, and interactive play
‎
‎Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction, and confidence building
‎
‎Assist in preparing learning materials (flashcards, crafts, learning aids)


Rules

None