The Namibia Summer Program is an incredible opportunity to acquire experience in the field in a developing country and be integral to the implementation of a national initiative.

The program is run in close coordination with the Ministry of Education’s nationwide plan to deploy Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all educational institutions. Volunteers will lead computer literacy trainings for learners and teachers at primary and secondary schools to develop their basic computers skills as required by the Ministry. You will be among the first to train teachers using the newly developed computer literacy curriculum developed by the Ministry.

Because ICT training is done primarily after school, you will have the chance to become involved with your school and community in a variety of areas. Many choose to teach HIV/AIDS awareness classes, subject classes (as based on the needs of the school), athletics, and work remedially with learners that need extra assistance in certain areas, like reading. Placements range from urban placements to small towns to fairly remote village schools spanning the entire country. The program runs from early June to early August. 

WorldTeach summer programs are open to qualified individuals over the age of 18 (including undergraduates). It is required that volunteers are native English speakers; basic competence and confidence using computers, email, and the Internet are recommended. Prior teaching experience and computer trouble-shooting ability is helpful but not required. Successful volunteers will be flexible, mature, resourceful, and have a genuine interest in teaching in Namibia.

"If you're enthusiastic about education and you believe in humanitarian work, then this is the program for you. It's satisfying to know that over 800 primary school learners have experienced computers for the first time because of my presence."  Amy LaGrone, Namibia Summer volunteer

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