Early Childhood Development (ECD) Assistant
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.
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)
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)
Activities & Shift
Assist in daily classroom activities for young children (ages approx. 3–6)
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