None. This is a voluntary position, all your costs will be covered (flights, accommodation, vaccinations etc).

Each volunteer has a responsibility to fundraise to meet a group target of £54,000 towards the further development of the Warwick in Africa programme.

• To provide assistance in the classroom with the teaching of Mathematics or English in secondary level schools in Ghana, South Africa or Tanzania for a period of up to 6 weeks during Summer 2022.
• To embrace a learning mindset - the cornerstone of effective volunteering. As a volunteer you should try to become aware of – and to challenge – assumptions and stereotypes, seeing every difficulty as a learning opportunity, and being open to new ideas and ways of doing things. Volunteers who cultivate this mindset will be more willing to take humble and mindful action and to listen and to adjust what they are doing accordingly.
• To observe and learn from your professional teaching colleagues whilst contributing your own ideas. You will be working in collaboration with local teachers to deliver classes using participatory teaching techniques.
• To bring energy and enthusiasm to the classroom in order to inspire learners to think differently about their education and their potential.
• To build personal resilience and self-reliance.
• To gain a whole host of new skills, including self-awareness, intercultural awareness, problem-solving and teamwork.

To apply for this programme you must;

• be a student currently registered on a University of Warwick degree course (undergraduate or postgraduate course, you can be in any year of study)
• be confident to teach Maths or English up to A level standard and have an A level (or equivalent qualification) in either Maths or English, depending on the subject you are applying to teach
• be fluent in spoken and written English

• To participate fully in the organisation of the trip and to provide promptly any information requested by trip organisers. This will include obtaining advice on vaccinations from your local doctor and evidence thereof to fulfil any country entry requirements.
• To attend the compulsory recruitment and training days and complete a WiA Moodle course.
• Take the initiative to work with members of your group in preparation for your time in Africa.
• Develop and implement fundraising ideas to meet the £54,000 group fundraising target before you travel. This target is equivalent to £1,000 per student volunteer.
• Work alongside existing teaching staff in nominated schools in South Africa, Tanzania or Ghana to deliver the Maths or English curriculum, often with few resources.
• Work a full working week teaching around 5 to 6 different classes of as many as 75 children for normally 7 hours a day plus some Saturdays and extra-curricular and revision activities. Duties will also include lesson planning, lesson preparation and marking.
• Coach small groups of children on specific topics.
• Identify opportunities for and initiate extra-curricular clubs (e.g. Sports, Language, Maths, Arts activities), giving a framework, motivation and possibly resources for continuation after your departure.
• Develop course materials appropriate to the target group and use them to deliver chosen topics. Share any materials you develop with your school.
• To encourage teachers in your placement school to observe your lessons and share ideas through team teaching.
• Participate fully in the life of the school
• To recognise your responsibility as an Ambassador of the University and ensure appropriate conduct to fulfil this role as set out in the Code of Conduct.
• Collect photos, stories and quotes to be used in communications about the programme.
• To fully complete all information required as part of the evaluation within the specified time period.
• You will be expected to participate periodically in a range of volunteer recruitment and fundraising activities, which may, for example include SU fairs; donor meeting; and receptions held with potential sponsors or alumni.
• On occasion, it may be necessary for the University to request your presence in meetings with donors, to help further our fundraising efforts. Requests will always be made in advance.

• Some teaching experience or classroom exposure. Enough to know you will enjoy spending six weeks in a teaching role
• Motivation to teach and help learners achieve their potential
• Confidence to teach Maths or related subjects or English to secondary school pupils up to A level standard
• Ability to devise and implement fundraising ideas to raise around £1,000 towards the continuation and further development of the Warwick in Africa programme
• Adaptability and resilience. Able to cope with last minute changes to plans, and working with sometimes limited information
• Previous experience of volunteering activity or participation in extracurricular activities (e.g. a sports team / orchestra or other/participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Challenge or similar)
• Self-motivation, flexibility and drive. Ability to work from own initiative to research educational, cultural and historical background in destination country
• Proven ability to work in a team and independently, to build relationships with a wide variety of people and conduct yourself with tact and sensitivity
• Determination. Ability to think laterally and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and presentational. Confident communicating with a wide variety of people of all ages and backgrounds.
• An understanding of the objectives of the project and education challenges in destination countries.
• Previous experience of successfully undertaking challenges.

Selected volunteers should remember that at all times while in Africa you will be representing the University. Your own personal safety and that of the group during your time on the programme are of paramount importance. We expect all involved to take these considerations very seriously and we therefore require all programme participants to sign up and adhere to a Code of Conduct. Any breach of that Code will be taken very seriously and will be subject to the University’s disciplinary procedures.

Travel arrangements are made centrally from a UK airport (normally London Heathrow), with prior agreement international students may be able to travel from their home airport but all arrangements must be made and paid for individually, Warwick in Africa will reimburse reasonable costs.

Warwick in Africa volunteers have access to the full range of support services available through Wellbeing Support ServicesLink opens in a new window before, during and after their placement. If you have been engaging with any of these services at any time it is likely you will need to talk to them about your plans to go overseas. You should discuss your plans with whoever has been supporting you.

Any students with ongoing health considerations should discuss their fitness to travel with their doctor and will be responsible for giving full consideration to the impact that travelling to Africa could have on their health. You should discuss your plans to go overseas with your doctor and let the programme team and your team leader know of any adjustments that may need to be made.

Due to the uncertainty around international travel in December and January, the Warwick in Africa team is working to a tight deadline to recruit students for 2022. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 6th March. You will be notified by Tuesday 8th March if you have reached the next stage of the application process which is to attend a compulsory selection event.

Selection events for shortlisted candidates will take place on Wednesday 9th March from 14:00 to 17:00, a number of sessions will be available and successful candidates will be asked to sign up online for a slot. You must be available to attend a selection event in person during this period for you application to be considered further so make a note of this date now.

• Application deadline is midnight on Sunday 6th March. Final stage of application process is to take part in a selection event on the afternoon of Wednesday 9th March. You will be given very short notice that you need to attend the selection event so save this date now!
• Students who are chosen to take part are required to attend compulsory training sessions. You will be notified of this by email by Wednesday 23rd March.
• Successful applicants will be required to attend a compulsory initial briefing and training session during the Easter vacation period on Monday 28th March from 18:00 to 20:00. Please keep this date free.
• All day online briefing session on Tuesday 5th April. Please keep this date free.
• Final training will take place between Monday 20^th - Friday 24^th June, all volunteers are required to attend this training on campus.
• School placements will take place for a 6 week period sometime between Sunday 3rd July and Sunday 11th September. Please include any dates that you cannot do during this time in case that placements can be arranged around other commitments (of course, this may not be possible).